“Here, in the heart of this University, where the minds and hearts of new generations are being shaped, I appeal in a special way to the young people of the nation”. This is the core of Pope Francis’ homily at the Mass he celebrated in Nairobi, in which, as he did as soon as he landed in Africa, he appealed to the new generations, saying: “Let the great values of Africa’s traditions, the wisdom and truth of God’s word, and the generous idealism of your youth guide you in working to shape a society which is ever more just, inclusive and respectful of human dignity”. And he added: “May you always be concerned for the needs of the poor, and reject everything that leads to prejudice and discrimination, for these things, we know, are not of God”. “God is the rock on which we are called to build”, the Pope said, alluding to the well-known parable: “There is none besides him. As the one Saviour of mankind, he wishes to draw men and women of every time and place to himself, so that he can bring them to the Father. He wants all of us to build our lives on the firm foundation of his word”.