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In 1979, Pope John Paul II made significant pastoral visits to the Democratic Republic of Congo (then known as Zaire) as part of his global mission to strengthen the Catholic faith and promote peace and human dignity.
In May 1980, during his visit to Zaire, the Pope addressed the importance of unity and reconciliation in a country that was under the authoritarian rule of Mobutu Sese Seko. He spoke to large crowds, emphasizing social justice, peace, and the role of the Church in advocating for the oppressed. His visit was seen as a message of hope amid political and social challenges in Zaire at the time.
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Depicts an official emblem of the Laurent Kabila regime: a mature male lion standing to the left amid the grass, symbolizing strength and authority. Above the lion is the country’s name in French, and the denomination of the issue is placed below. REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO |
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Depicts a portrait of Pope John Paul II facing blessing the crowd, wearing a cassock, and mitre and holding a papal ferula surrounded by the inscription of the occasion in French, the inscription meaning "Holy Year" below with the date of issue. 20,ème ANNIVERSAIRE DE LA VISITE DU PAPE JEAN PAUL II. AU CONGO |
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Pope John Paul II's Visit to Congo
20th Anniversary
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Pope John Paul II's Visit to Congo
20th Anniversary