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CAR’s Cardinal Nzapalainga: Hopes and challenges of peacemaking.
In a recently published book, Cardinal Nzapalainga reflects on his life as a Spiritan priest, Archbishop of Bangui, Cardinal, peacemaker, hopes and challenges of life in CAR.
Paul Samasumo – Vatican City.
Cardinal Dieudonné Nzapalainga, the Archbishop of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR), has just published a book with the French journalist Laurence Desjoyaux titled
Je suis venu vous apporter la Paix (roughly translated as
I come to bring peace).
Vatican News’ Cyprien Viet caught up with the Cardinal to talk about the book.
A complex conflict
As Archbishop of Bangui, Cardinal Nzapalainga has worked tirelessly to promote peace and reconciliation among the warring factions of CAR and a people fractured by civil war and constant insecurity.
(RNS) For years, the Central African Republic has been caught in an on-again, off-again civil war that has caused mass displacement and a dire humanitarian crisis. At the end of last year, the violence resumed, as armed groups, angered by the outcome of the December elections, seized nearly two-thirds of the country.
More than 200,000 refugees have fled to the bush or escaped to neighboring countries. Meanwhile, rebel groups have blockaded the road to Cameroon, cutting off humanitarian organizations’ ability to deliver lifesaving supplies, food and medical necessities.
In a country of 4.5 million people who receive 70% of their health services from these outside groups, a dangerous situation threatens to become a full-blown catastrophe.