Vatican City, Apr 29, 2010 / 13:02 pm
Addressing the the new ambassador to the Holy See from the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday, Pope Benedict called for an end to war in the country. He also took the opportunity to invite national reconciliation, especially through the education of children.
As the Congo celebrates its 50th year of independence, Jean-Pierre Hamuli Mupenda presented the Pope with his credentials as the country's new ambassador to the Holy See on Thursday.
Referring to the "particularly difficult and tragic moments" in the country's recent history, the Holy Father stated that in the Congo the Catholic Church, "herself wounded in many of her members and structures," has the desire to contribute to the process of interior healing and fraternity.
Foundations for the implementation of initiatives regarding security, stability and development must be laid, he urged.