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Faith leaders go door to door in Congo preaching peace amid renewed war
Faith leaders go door to door in Congo preaching peace amid renewed war
The families of victims mourn at the funeral service for civilians killed in a drone strike in Goma, Congo, Jan. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa)
GOMA, Congo (RNS) — With conflict escalating in eastern Congo, faith leaders are going into homes and displacement camps to promote peace, heal trauma and keep grief from turning into revenge.