Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV has called on Catholic educators across Africa to help young people regain trust in their future and to encourage them to build their lives with confidence at home. His message was sent to the African Congress on Catholic Education, held in Nairobi from December 4 to 7, and was conveyed through Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin to Archbishop Gabriel Sayaogo.

The gathering, which carried the theme Catholic education and the promotion of signs of hope in the African context, focused on strengthening formation rooted in Christ. Pope expressed gratitude for the efforts underway to promote the Global Compact on Education, a vision championed by Pope Francis to renew educational systems around the world.

Pope reminded educators that Catholic education is

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