The Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana, Archbishop Julien Kabore, has conveyed the Holy Father’s closeness to the people of Yendi, expressing the Pope’s concern for their struggles and his prayers for their wellbeing.
Archbishop Kabore made the remarks when he paid a courtesy call on the Overlord of Dagbon, His Royal Majesty Ya-Na Mahama Abubakari Gariba II, at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi on Thursday. The visit formed part of his ongoing five-day pastoral visit to the Diocese of Yendi, which began earlier this week.
Apostolic Nuncio begins five-day pastoral visit to Yendi Diocese
In his address, Archbishop Kabore said, “The Holy Father expresses his closeness to the people of Yendi. He shares in the struggles, pain and frustration of the people. I know how heavy your responsibilities are and I will keep you in my prayers so that you are able to lead in harmony, justice and peace. I ask the Lord to bless you and your counsellors, for you to have wisdom from God.”
The Nuncio, who was accompanied by the Bishop of Yendi, Most Rev. Matthew Yitiereh, his Vicar General, Fr. Micheal Labre, his Secretary, Fr. Joseph Nweyada, and the Director of Social Communications, Fr. Isaac Anim-Addo, SVD, also spoke fondly of his personal connection to the Dagbon.
“I am happy to be here because I am from Zorogo and one of the first things we learnt in school growing up is that our ancestors are Dagomba people so that is why I am happy to be here. I will tell my people that I have come to see my fathers,” the Nuncio said.
Welcoming the Papal representative, Ya-Na Mahama Abubakari Gariba II expressed delight at the visit and extended fraternal warmth to Archbishop Kabore.
“I am happy to see you. Do not consider yourself a stranger because you have come home. Dagombas and Mossis are one people so you are home. All I need is prayers for peace for Dagbon and Ghana. Bishop Yittiereh and his priests have been praying for me. Continue to pray for absolute peace,” the Ya-Na said.
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