CARDINAL SAYS AFRICAN LEADERS IGNORE MORALITY THEY LEARNED IN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
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 ...