The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Hon. Bernard Kamilius Membe (MP), speaking at the ceremony, hosted by the latter in Dar es Salaam on Friday evening to mark the first anniversary of the pontificate of Pope Francis. Hon. Membe praised Pope Francis for his "focused direction on world peace and harmony." He said the word of GOD upheld by all faiths preached love, which was the cornerstone for world peace, stability and development. "I believe that the voice of the Pope will remain strong and continue to be heard and provide guidance to us and to the people of the world," he said. |
Bishops and invited guests listen to the speech by Hon. Membe |
Hon. Bernard Membe listens to the speech by the Apostolic Nuncio in Tanzania, Archbishop Francisco Montecillo Padilla. |