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Bishop Vicente Carlos Kiaziku of the Catholic Diocese of Mbanza Congo in Angola. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Mbanza Congo

Catholic Bishop in Angola Concerned About Consequences of Conflict in Eastern DR Congo, Calls for Peace

Mar 31, 2025

Bishop Vicente Carlos Kiaziku of the Catholic Diocese of Mbanza Congo in Angola has expressed concern about the ongoing armed conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning that it could have direct or indirect consequences for Angola.

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