“Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo calls for prayer after the assassination of deputy Chérubin Okende”
The Metropolitan Archbishop of Kinshasa, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo delivered a moving homily during the celebration of 35 years of the Sacred Heart of Jesus movement in the Archdiocese of Kinshasa. He took this opportunity to talk about the tragic assassination of national deputy Chérubin Okende, a devout Catholic.
In his speech, Cardinal Ambongo appealed to the Catholic faithful to pray for the repose of the soul of Chérubin Okende, as well as for the DRC which is going through a difficult period. He also asked believers to pray for those who threaten the lives of others, pointing out that death, doomsday, heaven and hell are unavoidable truths for all human beings.
The cardinal condemned violence in all its forms, emphasizing that it destroys human dignity and is rejected by the sacred heart of Jesus. He recalled that violence comes from the devil and that it is everyone’s duty to fight against this repulsive ugliness.
The assassination of Chérubin Okende has aroused strong reactions within public opinion and the political class, who are calling for in-depth investigations to shed light on this affair.
With the tragic disappearance of a committed politician and a devout Catholic, the DRC faces many challenges. This event recalls the importance of justice, security and respect for human dignity. Congolese society as a whole must remain mobilized to fight against violence and guarantee a peaceful and prosperous future for all.
In these difficult times, it is essential that citizens come together around their common values and faith to overcome hardship and build a better future. Everyone’s prayers and actions are needed so that the DRC can move forward on the path of peace, justice and progress.