The Archdiocese of Kinshasa has recently come under discussion following the appointment of two auxiliary bishops by Pope Francis. Some have suggested the move was a response to Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo’s lack of material time, which would make it difficult to attend to Church business. However, it is important to note that this information is false and constitutes hoax misinformation.
A social media post claimed that Pope Francis appointed the auxiliary bishops in a bid to make up for Cardinal Ambongo’s lack of availability. This publication, although shared and commented on by many users, is not based on any reality and shows a lack of knowledge of the functioning of the Catholic Church.
It should be noted that the Archdiocese of Kinshasa, due to its size, has always benefited from the appointment of auxiliary bishops to support the archbishop in his pastoral mission. This practice is not linked to Cardinal Ambongo’s availability or time problems, but is a tradition specific to the Catholic Church.
It is unfortunate that erroneous information circulates on social networks and is relayed without verification. It is important to always verify the source of information and not to be influenced by sensationalist or misleading publications.
In conclusion, the appointment of the auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Kinshasa is in no way linked to a supposed lack of material time of Cardinal Ambongo. It is essential to exercise good judgment and not to spread false information which could harm the reputation of the persons concerned.