Bishop George Nkuo Calls for Love and Forgiveness During Eucharistic Celebration in Kumba
Kumba, January 8, 2026 – In a heartfelt message during the Eucharistic celebration at St. John the Evangelist Parish, His Lordship Bishop George Nkuo, Bishop of the Diocese of Kumbo, urged Christians to embody love and forgiveness in their daily lives.
Bishop George Nkuo, Bishop of Kumbo
This significant event is part of the Day 6 activities of the 49th National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC).
Christians during Eucharistic celebration.
Delivering a powerful homily, Bishop Nkuo emphasized the Church’s mission to serve humanity through justice, love, peace, solidarity, and communion. Drawing on his early experiences as a priest in Kumba, he referred to the town as his home and reinforced the call for Christians to practice love and forgiveness, echoing the profound biblical truth that God loved humanity first.
Bishops after holy mass
“You cannot love God and hate your brother,” he passionately declared, reminding the congregation of the essential connection between love for God and love for others. Bishop Nkuo highlighted the importance of taking the initiative to forgive, reflecting the divine nature of God.
Choir during Eucharistic celebration
His message underscored that by maintaining Christian values, believers become spiritual conquerors and that staying close to Christ represents the greatest victory in their lives. He challenged the faithful to reflect on whether their love liberates others and to embrace practices that resonate with the immense love God has for humanity.
