The Catholic Bishops’ Conference in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has expressed disagreement with the government’s plan to revise the Constitution, stating that this is not the country’s priority at the moment.
This position was announced at the end of a three-day meeting, which concluded with a statement criticizing the constitutional reform agenda reportedly supported by President Félix Tshisekedi.
The bishops emphasized that the country is currently facing serious challenges, including insecurity and ongoing armed conflicts in the eastern region, various epidemics, and widespread poverty affecting the population.
The extraordinary assembly of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) was held in Kinshasa from June 18 to June 20, 2026.
In their statement, they stressed that constitutional change should not be treated as an urgent priority for the government under the current circumstances.
Instead, they urged national authorities to focus on addressing pressing issues affecting citizens, such as poor living conditions, insecurity, and economic development, rather than prioritizing legal reforms deemed unnecessary at this stage.
These remarks from the bishops are likely to intensify ongoing debates between supporters and opponents of the government regarding the future of governance and constitutional change in the DRC.
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