Joseph Malula

Key Points

• Malula engaged in practices of inculturation, adapting the Roman Catholic Church to African contexts.
• His efforts occurred during Mobutu's authenticité, a movement against the colonial mindset in Congo.
• By reinterpreting Catholicism, he aimed to foster a more genuine connection to African culture.
• Malula's vision laid foundational work for future African Catholic leaders addressing cultural identity.

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