Churches call on Australia to note impact of climate change
The Pacific Conference of Churches has called on the Government of Australia to take note that climate change is not just real, but it is affecting them in a serious way.
The call was made by Pacific Conference of Churches general secretary, Reverend James Bhagwan, who organised a prayer virgil on Sunday with members of different faiths to remember those suffering from the devastating bushfires that hit Australia.
At least eight faith-based communities took part in the prayer vigil held at the Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral in Suva.
Reverend Bhagwan said they were sending their sympathy to their brothers and sisters who were affected by the fire.
“At the same time we call on a strong and better reconciliation to our indigenous people in Australia.”
The Vicar General of Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral, Father Orisi Vuki, said the main purpose of the prayer vigil was to pray for the Australian people affected by the bushfires.
He said the vigil also focused on Fijians
in Australia and those who lost their homes to bushfires.
“Millions of animals have died, houses have been destroyed whereas many of lost their lives,” Father Vuki said.
“Australia has always stood up for us and now it is our time to do something for the people of Australia.
“We cannot forget that Fijian troops from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces are already there to assist the bushfire crisis in Australia.
“We have delivered our message and definitely our prayers will be heard by the almighty.”