Congo

Pope reminded them that the Congolese people are more precious than the diamonds found abundantly in their soil and reminded them that peace and development comes from ‘spiritual wealth’ ad not from natural resources.

Pope Francis sent his condolences on the attack on the Pentecostal church in DR Congo in a telegram message on January 17. He offered compassion and closeness to all the families affected by the tragedy.

Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu of Kinshasa Archdiocese encouraged the citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to register for the elections to vote. “It is an opportunity for each citizen to use his or her right to choose his or her government at the time of the elections,” says the cardinal.