In Aside – Focus on the political and social role of the Church in DR Congo

In this new episode of En Aparté: spotlight on the political role And social of the Church in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), considered “the largest Catholic Church in Africa”. It attempts to fill the gaps in the State with regard to respect for human rights, the deployment of public services and even protection of the environment.

Patrick Balemba, research and animation officer for Justice & Peace, talks to us about the history of this former Belgian colony and theevolution of religious movements, to better understand the current situation. What is their legitimacy for intervention in the public space in view of the secular constitution? ? How the CENCO (National Episcopal Conference of Congo) can she take on the role of “dialogue partner” ?

Listen to it on the RCF website.