Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo of Kinshasa faces sedition charges in DRC for incitement during an Easter Mass.

Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo of Kinshasa, a critic of the Congolese government, faces sedition charges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The inquiry accuses him of incitement for speaking out against insecurity during an Easter Mass. His seditious comments are claimed to discourage soldiers and encourage mistreatment by rebels. The investigation could elevate Ambongo's global profile and make his fate a matter of global Catholic concern, potentially positioning him as a papal candidate in the future.

May 05, 2024
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