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KING LAUDS UNSELECTIVE CATHOLICS

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MANZINI – His Majesty King Mswati III has commended the Roman Catholic Church’s schools for not being selective when admitting pupils.


Speaking through Prince Simelane during the church’s centenary celebrations and the official installation of Bishop Jose Luis Ponce de Leon last Sunday, he said the church, which has at least 64 schools countrywide, has contributed extensively to the country’s education, because a majority of the education centres provide inclusive education.


“The church’s assistance is very commendable. Swazis are very happy with the contribution the church has made in the education system. You have built schools and admit even those living with disabilities. You also admit pupils without selection, unlike other schools that only admit those who have attained second, first class passes and merits only,” His Majesty said provoking reverberating screams of appreciation from the masses. He said Catholic schools admitted pupils who scored the lowest pass rate. He said such was commendable because it helped a lot of people to be able to read the Bible.


He quoted from Joshua 1:8 which reads thus, “Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it.” He said if one had not accessed education, they would be worthless and not be able to read the Bible to keep God’s commands. 
He further commended the church for establishing health centres and feeding Orphans and Vulnerable children.


“You also welcome refugees with open hands. The King has welcomed you with the words in the Bible read, “I was hungry, you never fed me, I was thirsty you did not provide me with water to drink, I was incarcerated, but you never visited me. When Jesus was asked where he was when all this happened, he said ‘whatever you did to the next person you did on Him.” Prince Simelane said.
He said all the Catholic Church has done for Swazis was commended by God. He said the church would receive its reward in Heaven.

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