Mozambican Parliament Members speak about Archbishop Jaime Gonçalves, “who still had much to give”

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Mozambican Parliament Members speak about Archbishop Jaime Gonçalves, “who still had much to give”

11:40 CAT | 08 Apr 2016

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Mozambican Parliament members on Wednesday marked the passing of Archbishop Jaime Gonçalves, with representatives of all three main parties making statements.

The first to express his sentiments on the archbishop’s death was Frelimo deputy Eneas Comiche, who said Jaime Gonçalves still had much to give.

A great loss to all Mozambicans – Eneas Comiche

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“The death of Dom Jaime is a great loss to all Mozambicans. Not only for his role in the Catholic church, but above all for his role in the process that culminated in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement.,” said Eneas Comiche.

“I think Dom Jaime still had a lot to give to the Mozambican reconciliation process, especially in the present circumstances,” he added.

A fearless man, who would have given his life for his country – Samo Gudo

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Speaking for Renamo, Samo Gudo said he cherished a personal image of a man who would have died for his country if need be.

“At a time when we are struggling to find any possible way for peace to return to our country, the passing of Dom Jaime Gonçalves is undoubtedly an irreparable loss which we will deeply affect us in the coming days and months. It is a great pity that we face this loss, which we deeply regret. Dom Jaime was a person with a great interest in peace. The image I have of him is of a fearless man, someone who would give life for this country,” Gudo said.

The path of freedom, the gift of not remaining silent – Lutero Simango

Speaking for the MDM, Lutero Simango said he believed the best way for Mozambicans to value Dom Jaime’s legacy was to heed the call of freedom.

“No Mozambican should fail to cherish the gift we have from Dom Jaime – the gift of not knowing how to keep quiet. We should not keep quiet, because keeping quiet kills us, destroys us. Every Mozambican should be prepared to speak up and say “No” whenever justified. The best way to honour this man is to follow his path, the path of religious and spiritual freedom,” Simango said.

Source: O País