DRC: Goma Christians celebrate Easter under rebel rule

Goma’s Christians thronged church buildings on Sunday to celebrate Easter, the principle since their metropolis grow to be as soon as overran by M23 rebels in January.

At Goma’s Holy Spirit Parish, heaps of of devoted gathered no matter the ambiance of effort and stress. Thru song and prayer, they expressed a profound craving for peace.

Corneille Nangaa, really appropriate one of many leaders of M23 grow to be as soon as additionally within the congregation.

In his homily, Goma bishop Willy Ngumbi Ngengele made a passionate plea for peace.

“Right here’s a day after we must always always all be ladies and men folk of peace. Let us space aside all the pieces that divides us. Let us work for peace, now no longer for imperfect, now no longer for loss of life, now no longer for insecurity. Let us work for peace, for security, for brotherhood, and for love,” acknowledged Ngengele.

Malaika Elysée experiences from Goma