CARDINAL SAYS AFRICAN LEADERS IGNORE MORALITY THEY LEARNED IN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

By Edwin -

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a well-known Catholic figure is Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu. He recently attacked African leaders for disregarding the moral principles taught to them in Catholic schools. He thinks that a large number of the leaders who have brought suffering and hopelessness to their nations received their education in Catholic institutions. This is a powerful statement that emphasizes the significance of moral principles in leadership.

Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu

On January 24, 1960, Cardinal Ambongo was born in Boto, Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1988, he received his priestly ordination, and in 2004, he was made a bishop. He was named Archbishop of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's capital, Kinshasa, in 2018. He is renowned for being vocal and dedicated to social justice.

Cardinal Ambongo's statement contains several lessons that African leaders can apply. They should first acknowledge the significance of moral principles in leadership. Leaders ought to be driven by a strong moral compass that places the welfare of their constituents first. They should answer to their constituents. Leaders ought to be frank and receptive to feedback. They ought to be prepared to hear the worries of their constituents and respond accordingly. Thirdly, they ought to put the interests of their constituents before their own. Leaders ought to put the interests of their nation above their own.

For many years, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been beset by instability and conflict. The nation has suffered greatly due to political unrest, economic downturns, and wars. Cardinal Ambongo has been a strong opponent of the administration and a proponent of ending the nation's problems with violence and corruption. In addition, he has been a vocal opponent of the nation's natural resource exploitation and a strong supporter of social justice.

The words of Cardinal Ambongo serve as a reminder that moral principles are crucial for effective leadership. African leaders ought to be aware of this and make an effort to lead in an accountable, open, and selfless manner. They can improve both their nations' and their citizens' futures by doing this.

 

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