Fatshimetrie: The Urgency of Social Action Rather Than Constitutional Controversies
During the diocesan days of young Catholics in Kinshasa, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo stressed the crucial importance of social action in the face of the major challenges facing Congolese youth. In a speech marked by wisdom and firmness, the Catholic prelate vehemently denounced the propensity of politicians to focus on sterile debates around constitutional revision, to the detriment of the real needs of the population.
Cardinal Ambongo launched a poignant appeal to the country’s leaders, urging them to devote their energies and resources to solving the concrete problems affecting Congolese youth. He rightly underlined the absurdity of spending colossal sums and considerable efforts in discussions on the modification of the Constitution, while the youth find themselves abandoned and deprived of the opportunities necessary for their development.
“How can we justify wasting time and money debating constitutional changes, when so many young people are left behind, abandoned to their fate?” Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo protested.
In a world where the future of future generations is at stake, the Cardinal’s message resonates like a cry of alarm. He reminds young Congolese people that they must not let anyone steal their destiny and encourages them to stand up and demand a better future.
Through his words full of compassion and urgency, Cardinal Ambongo highlights the urgent need to put an end to sterile political quarrels and to focus on concrete actions to break the vicious circle of poverty and social exclusion.
In conclusion, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo’s appeal resonates like a cry from the heart for solidarity, social justice and collective responsibility. He reminds all actors in Congolese society that the time has come for action, mobilization and solidarity with young people, the true driving force for development and hope for tomorrow.