Catholic Bishop Condemns Deadly Attack on Hospital in DR Congo, Challenges Government to “wake up from slumber”

He also laments the “consequences of this tragedy, which has led to the displacement of populations fleeing the horror of the killings, the closure of schools, and the complete paralysis of economic and agricultural activities, not to mention the trauma inflicted on the people.”

“To all the families affected by this latest horrific carnage—following that of Ntoyo, perpetrated on 10 September 2025 in Saint Joseph Parish of Manguredjipa—as well as to all the faithful and the entire population of Biambwe, we express our spiritual closeness,” Bishop Paluku says.

While commending the souls of the victims to divine mercy, he prays that “God, the Lord of Life, may strengthen us through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Consoler of the afflicted.”

Bishop Paluku goes on to fault the Congolese government for its failure to protect civilians in the conflict-torn region.

“Given the magnitude of this tragedy, we call on the Congolese State to wake up from its slumber,” the Catholic Bishop says.

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He queries, “How many deaths will it take for our State to assume its responsibility by effectively protecting its population and their property? Enough is enough!”

Jude Atemanke is a Cameroonian journalist with a passion for Catholic Church communication. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Buea in Cameroon. Currently, Jude serves as a journalist for ACI Africa.