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Renewed violence in the Eastern parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that have resulted in the killing of civilians is a cause of concern, Catholic Bishops in the Central African nation have said and appealed for an end to the bloodshed.
Following an attack on a Catholic Priest of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Bunia diocese in the region of Ituri, the Diocesan Curia has condemned the incident, calling on the authorities to hasten the investigation process and bring the perpetrators to book.
As Christians prepare for the yearly celebration of Christ’s nativity, Bishop Placide Lubamba Ndjibu of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Kasongo diocese has, in his message addressed to Catholic faithful and people of good will, appealed for unity and peace especially in the eastern part of the country, which has been experiencing insecurity.