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Church Opposes DR Congo Constitutional Change

The Catholic Church has joined the bandwagon calling for respect of the current Constitution and has expressed its rejection of all attempts to amendment Article 220 that provides for alternation in the presidency after two terms of office. But the government says the church is answering questions that do not exist.

Radio Okapi/Ph. John Bompengo

Catholic Bishops in the DRC

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