Congolese President Joseph Kabila has expressed support for Catholic bishops' efforts to mediate a constitutional crisis after he extended his term in office.
On December 5, Kabila met with Archbishop Marcel Utembi Tapa of Kisangani, the bishops' conference president, and Bishop Fridolin Ambongo Besungu of Bokungu-Ikela, conference vice president. Kabila reiterated his respect for the constitution, urged calm among all groups and told the bishops to be sure to have authenticated working documents from all political and social parties involved in any negotiations.
