By Deborah Madeya:
Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops Vice-President Adrian Chifukwa has attributed the country’s persistent poverty to corruption and greed among leaders.
Chifukwa, who is Bishop of Dedza Diocese, said this in Mzuzu during celebrations marking 100 years of World Mission Sunday.
He said Malawi lacked leaders willing to make sacrifices for the country’s development, adding that corruption and selfishness continued to undermine progress.
“Poverty in the country is not really because we do not work hard but because of a lack of financial sacrifice, as many leaders are stingy and selfish. God cannot bless a country with such leaders,” Chifukwa said.
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He called for the equitable distribution of national resources, saying this was essential for meaningful development.
Chifukwa said the commemoration of World Mission Sunday marked a century of financial sacrifice by people towards the growth of the Catholic Church.
Meanwhile, Second Vice-President Enoch Chihana said collaboration among political leaders was essential for national development.
Chihana said the government would continue working with churches to promote development across the country.
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“The Catholic Church has played a vital role in developing the country, especially in the health and education sectors. I agree that peace and solidarity are drivers of development, but peace will only exist if there is unity,” Chihana said.
The celebrations were held under the theme ‘One in Christ, United in Mission’.
During the commemoration, the church also launched a five-year strategic plan for the Association of Diocesan Catholic Clergy of Malawi, which focuses on sustainable economic empowerment and building self-reliant local churches.
