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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…
Some people in society tend to establish a connection between integrity and religion. They believe that only religion can transform people or teach and transmit good morals to humanity.Others, however, object to this perspective and think that good morals have nothing to do with attending church or being known as a member of one religion…
When a public figure, rebel, leader, or even an ordinary citizen dies, society often reacts strongly. Some mourn, others celebrate, and many rush to pronounce final judgments: “May their soul never rest.” “They paid for their treason.” “They deserved their fate.” These reactions raise an essential question: Do we, as human beings, have the authority…
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…
