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On February 1, 2026, the African Observatory for Positive Sanction (OASP), an international organization dedicated to the promotion of peace, development, and human values, awarded Prophet Dr. Mulindwa Jules with the World Grand Peace Prize. The distinction elevates the founder of City of Refuge Church to the rank of Great Ambassador for Peace. The award…
The African Observatory for Positive Recognition (AOPR/OASP), an international organization dedicated to the promotion of peace, human values, and positive leadership across Africa, has announced that Prophet Dr. Mulindwa Jules will be awarded an International Peace Prize on February 1, 2026. The award ceremony will take place at City of Refuge Church in Kinshasa, Democratic…
On January 6, 2026, Prophet Dr. Mulindwa Jules, founder and leader of the City of Refuge Church (Mboka ya Ekimelo), delivered a powerful and patriotic message to Congolese people living abroad in Europe, Asia, America, and other parts of the world. During his interview with independent journalist Professor Kalonji Wa Mulumba, the spiritual leader began…
The City of Refuge Church (Mboka ya Ekimelo), founded and led by Prophet Mulindwa Jules, held a major religious gathering on January 4, 2026, in Kinshasa. The event took place at the Esplanade of the Palais du Peuple, where more than 135,000 worshippers attended a Holy Communion service combined with the celebration of the peace…
A major spiritual event was held at City of Refuge Church in the city of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, on January 4, 2026, during the celebration of the Holy Communion. The same event was organized simultaneously across the country and beyond national borders, including Burundi, Uganda, Congo-Brazzaville, Angola, and several other countries where City…
City of Refuge Church, founded and led by Prophet Mulindwa Jules, is experiencing remarkable growth in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In the city of Lubumbashi alone, the church has expanded from just 40 people to more than 17,000 members, a growth that many describe as miraculous. Founded in June 2009 in Goma, North Kivu…
Duties between men and women are generally decided differently from one society to another. When it comes to deciding who does what, culture and region play an important role. The way household chores are shared in one society may be completely different from how they are divided in another. But one question remains a dilemma…
The concept of money has always sparked passionate debates around the world. People see it differently, some value it as the key to success, while others question its true power to bring happiness. On November 8, 2025, the students of Poetic English with Luc Mulindwa (PEL Family) took on this age-old topic, using it as…
The Ministry of Defense has received a significant donation from the City of Refuge Church in support of the Congolese army. On November 6, 2025, the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Congo hosted the official handover of 200 million Congolese Francs (approximately 71,000 US dollars) donated by the City of Refuge Church, led…
Recently, Prophet Mulindwa Jules, the visionary and spiritual leader of the City of Refuge Church, addressed a controversial topic among believers, the use of the cross. In many religions, such as the Catholic Church, members wear small crosses with the image of Jesus as a sign of salvation. However, many Pentecostal churches have also adopted…
