During the meeting celebrated at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Bamenda, the choir performed a hymn for peace associated with St. Francis of Assisi. Its message, centered on reconciliation, forgiveness, and the ability to build harmony amid conflict, has transcended the religious sphere to become a universal song of peace.
The choice of this hymn was not accidental—the region has been marked by years of violence and conflict. The hymn stood as an invitation to overcome divisions by means of negotiation and dialogue.
Its performance also coincides with the special year of St. Francis of Assisi, whose death 800 years ago is commemorated as part of his spiritual legacy. His life, marked by simplicity and the pursuit of peace, continues today to be a reference point for the Church and for those who see in his message a path toward reconciliation.
