On the 1st November 2022 the Holy Father spoke to the university students of Africa about building bridges across Africa. Nine young people from nine different countries representing more than 30 universities had a chance to each comment and ask a question to Pope Francis. At the beginning of his conversation the Holy Father said young people are nothing new, and they are the roots. He said the stronger they are, the stronger their roots will be. He urged them not be individual roots and that their roots must turn into a tree which in turn can lead to fruits.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Pope Francis on Nov. 1 participated in a virtual online dialogue with students from across Africa, telling them that while colonizing nations and multinational companies have long exploited the continent, African youth should be unafraid to organize together to fight for their future. <o:p></o:p></p>