Roman Catholic’s Pope Francis has prayed for the victims of insecurity and for peace in troubled parts of Nigeria.
The Pope said in his Angelus address broadcast via his official Twitter handle @Pontifex.
He said, “Let us also seek intercession for all the situations in the world that are most in need of hope: hope for peace, for justice, hope for a dignified life.
“Today I would like to pray in particular for the population of the northern region of Nigeria, victims of violence and terrorist attacks.”
Pope Francis said that he is also paying particular attention to the negotiations between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan regarding the Nile River.
He invited the three African countries to continue the path of dialogue.
“Let dialogue, dear brothers and sisters of Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan, let dialogue be your only choice, for the good of your dear populations and of the entire world,” the pope said.
