*Fatshimetrie* – Cardinal Ambongo supported by the Catholic Church Congo 2024
In this tumultuous year of 2024, the Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo finds itself at the heart of a storm caused by the political and social issues in the country. The Metropolitan Archbishop of Kinshasa, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, finds himself in the limelight of Congolese justice. Despite this delicate situation, he can nevertheless count on the unwavering support of the entire Congolese Catholic Church.
In an unwavering gesture of solidarity, the Catholic faithful of Kinshasa and the presbyterate of the Archdiocese of Lubumbashi expressed their unwavering support for Cardinal Ambongo. In Kinshasa, the faithful sent a strong statement warning against any attempt to muzzle the cardinal, while calling for presidential wisdom to avoid any unjust humiliation. For their part, the members of the presbyterate of Lubumbashi disapproved of the relentlessness of which Bishop Ambongo is the victim and reiterated their full support.
Faced with the multi-sectoral crisis plaguing the DRC, the presbyterium of Lubumbashi encourages Cardinal Ambongo to persevere in his mission of proclaiming the word of God and intervening in the affairs of the country. They underline the importance for the cardinal to remain a moral and religious guide in a nation beset by multiple difficulties. In a call for unity and peace, the Catholic faithful commit to continuing actions promoting national cohesion and the construction of a more just and equitable society.
At this crucial time for the Democratic Republic of Congo, supporting Cardinal Ambongo also means supporting the values of integrity, truth and justice. The Catholic Church stands as a bulwark against attempts at muzzling and intimidation, reminding the world of the need to protect freedom of expression and the dignity of every individual, even at the highest levels of responsibility. In a country seeking stability and progress, the role of the Catholic Church and its members is more crucial than ever to build a better future for all Congolese.
In conclusion, the massive support given to Cardinal Ambongo testifies to the strength and determination of the Congolese Catholic Church to defend the values of truth, justice and solidarity. Faced with headwinds of political, religious and social adversity, the Church remains a bastion of courage and hope, ready to accompany its people on the path to reconciliation and peace.