Catholic Church Opposes Constitutional Change in Congo.
In June 2026, the Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo opposed a proposed constitutional change. The Church said the change was unnecessary. The government called this ‘subversion’.
The Catholic Church, through CENCO, expressed concerns that the constitutional reform would make the country’s security problems worse. Monsignor Donatien Nshole, representing CENCO, stated that the current situation was already a crisis. The debate about changing the constitution is ongoing in the DRC. The ruling coalition reacted negatively to the Church’s position. They described the Church’s stance as ‘subversion’.
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Highlights
Catholic Church Opposes Change
The Catholic Church in the DRC publicly opposed a constitutional change in June 2026.
Church Calls it Subversion
The ruling coalition called the Church’s stance ‘subversion’.
Constitution Change Risks Security
The Catholic Church says the change could make the security situation worse.
CENCO Issues Warning
Monsignor Donatien Nshole spoke for the Conference Episcopale Nationale du Congo (CENCO).
Reform Debate Continues
Constitutional reform is still being discussed in the DRC.