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Catholics Worldwide Commemorate Holy Week Through Processions and Crucifixion Rites

As Catholics around the globe enter Holy Week, they engage in poignant processions and reenactments that reflect on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, a powerful ritual that brings communities together in reflection and reverence. In Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Poland, thousands gather each year for the beloved reenactment of the Way of the Cross. This event features actors portraying key figures, including Jesus and Roman soldiers, guiding participants through a solemn journey. Attendees carry a wooden cross, stopping to pray at…

The Holy Union received more votes than expected

The inauguration of the first government of the Holy Union took place on Monday, April 26th. Full box and even more for the new Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, 410 deputies voted in favor, out of 412 present. These are more deputies than the new majority claimed. By the time the new majority was identified, there were 391 deputies, making it already the largest coalition Congo has ever known. We find within that presidential coalition, of course, the UDPS, the UNC, but also the former FCC of Joseph Kabila. and…

in the church the holy union knows its

About a hundred deputies, mostly from Joseph Kabila's political family, criticize the new government, which they consider representative. They would have liked to be better rewarded after participating in the dismissal of the former Office of the National Assembly and the confiscation of the former Prime Minister. They call their movement the Collective of Revolutionaries of the Sacred Union and hope…

What is the scope for Felix Tshisekedi to form his “holy union”?

On Friday night, October 23, the Congolese head of state condemned the blockade of institutions and the ruling coalition formed with his predecessor Joseph Kabila. To remedy this, he promised to organize consultations during the week to establish a national union. Since his speech, political groups and civil society organizations have continued internal discussions.…

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