ABUJA – The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has tasked Christians across the country to pray for peace, free and fair polls ahead of the 2019 general elections.
He made the call on Saturday in his homily at the stage two of the new Cathedral building of the Twelve Apostles, St. Pope Johnpaul II (Papal Ground) Karsana District, Kubwa Expressway, Abuja.
The Cardinal pointed out that there was the need for peace in Nigeria, before, during and after 2019 general elections.
“Let us pray for the grace to see every human being as a child of God, regardless of race, language or culture.
“Let us pray to the Lord for the strength to teach our children how to resolve differences non-violently and respectfully, and the courage to model it in our own behavior, let us pray to the Lord.”
“Let us pray for the grace to see every human being as a child of God, regardless of race, language or culture.
“Let us pray to the Lord for the strength to teach our children how to resolve differences non-violently and respectfully, and the courage to model it in our own behavior, let us pray to the Lord.”