Re-launch Exchange Platform Between Church and State, Bishops in Congo Tell Prime Minister

“Churches have a vital role to play in the fight against this pandemic. The government wants the Church to help sensitize the population on the threats posed by this disease,” the President of CEC, Bishop Daniel Mizonzo told journalists June 2 after meeting with the then Prime Minister, Clement Mouamba.

“How can we effectively sensitize the population if places of worship remain closed?” Bishop Mizonzo posed.

He disclosed that the Bishops have drawn up a document containing proposals for an organized reopening of places of worship.

In his November 22 address to the Prime Minister, Archbishop Mossa said, “The Church has a great role to play in raising awareness on the COVID-19 pandemic.”

“We are also doing the work of sensitization against COVID-19, especially for the respect of preventive measures and encouraging vaccination,” the Local Ordinary of Congo’s Owando Archdiocese said.

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He noted that the Catholic Church is not “against the COVID-19 vaccine” and that the Church leadership will help Christians to get the jab.

On his part, Prime Minister Makosso congratulated Archbishop Bienvenu Manamika Bafouakouahou on his appointment as Archbishop of Brazzaville.

He also expressed gratitude to the Archbishop emeritus, Anatole Milandou, for his fruitful ministry in the Archdiocese of Brazzaville.

Jude Atemanke is a Cameroonian journalist with a passion for Catholic Church communication. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Buea in Cameroon. Currently, Jude serves as a journalist for ACI Africa.