Léon Kalenga Badikebele

Léon Kalenga Badikebele (17 July 1956 – 12 June 2019) was a Congolese prelate of the Catholic Church who worked in the diplomatic service of the Holy See.

Quotes

• The sad problem of Africa is that it abounds with many resources and yet is seen as the poorest continent with women and children seen as the most vulnerable in society.
  • Amid explosive Church growth, African bishops meet (28 July 2010) Catholic Culture

Quotes about Léon Kalenga Badikebele

• Perhaps our brother Léon will tell us, and will tell his people, his people of Argentina, of Salvador, in many places where he went: "Now I commit you to God."
  • Pope Francis, Celebration of the funeral of Archbishop Léon Kalenga Badikebele (15 June 2019) Press Office of the Holy See