In Africa we accompanied the emerging of a fully African hierarchy. I myself ordained two of the continent's great bishops. These bishops are leaders for the African people, in their ability to dialogue with the rest of the world while maintaining their dignity of their culture. With the Great Jubilee the African hierarchy became the most authoritative and precise voice in proclaiming Christ and denouncing violation of human rights. In many African countries for centuries a tolerant Islam has existed, and this facilitates peaceful coexistence.
Fundamentalism is a limited slice of religions often exploited for political ends.
At the world level Propaganda works hard to defend the rights of Christians, and also religious freedom for all believers, calling for reciprocity. There is a new fervour around the person of Jesus Christ not as a sacred hero of the past, but as a living person. I will never forget the impressive gathering of 2 million young people in Rome for the Youth Jubilee, many of whom came from our young Churches. Mission is today younger than ever. The Good News never leads to religious conflict, indeed it brings religions together against all that which conspires against the absolute dignity of human life and religious freedom.