Pacific Conference of Churches turns 50 but needs to do more for Fiji

The Pacific Conference of Churches  gathered for its 50th anniversary at the Malua Theological College where it all began.

Delivering a pointed keynote address, Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi restated the PCC’s role in the region and its people.

“The focus of the Christian churches around the world and in our region is to strengthen and invigorate the religious and spiritual lives of our people.”

With the commemoration of its 50 years in existence, the Prime Minister challenged, “it is obviously also the time to reflect on the achievements of the PCC around the Pacific.”

The Prime Minister also added that the Conference “should also play a vocal role in the political turmoil in Fiji.

“The military regime still rule by decree and the Public Emergency Regulations which continue to restrict human rights may have also impacted on representation from Fiji to your own gathering here today.”

Full story: Savali News

 

 

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