Zimbabwe: Bishop urges Catholics to bring Christian values to politics
Source: Jesuit Communications/ZCBC
As Zimbabwe prepares for a general election next year, Archbishop Robert Ndlovu of Harare has challenged Catholics to be active in politics and to bring the mind of Christ to the process.
Addressing the congregation at St Canisius Parish, Marlborough on Sunday 2 July during a pastoral visit, Archbishop Ndlovu said Catholics should take a lead in being peace ambassadors and avoid all shameful acts.
“As Christians we shouldn’t be seen, talking or conducting acts that put the Church or the name of God into disrepute,” he said
He said Christians, led by the Holy Spirit, should promote love and peace in politics. He said being active in politics is everyone’s right and duty. He went on to explain that lay Catholics can actively participate in politics.
“I encourage you, be part of politics that is your role. It is your duty. It is your right. But when you choose to be in it, don’t lose your saltiness as a Christian, don’t lose your light. Bring the mind of Christ and take your Christian values with you.”
The Archbishop, who is also a signatory to the recent Zimbabwe Catholic Bishop’s Conference (ZCBC) pastoral letter on elections, spurned political violence and equated Christians who condone it to the people who supported the crucifixion of Christ.
Read the Zimbabwean Bishops Pastoral Letter here:
Recently, about ten Christian organisations including the Zimbabwe Council of Churches and the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace convened in Harare to launch a Christian vote campaign. The campaign shuns political violence during elections.ZCBC
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