Une Eglise par temps de crise : Que peut être le rôle de l’Eglise Catholique aujourd’hui au Burundi ?

Abstract

After more than a decade of war, Burundi is living one of his most important historical moments as it is engaged on the way of reconstruction and reconciliation. This has to do with the economic, social and political infrastructures, but also the psychological and spiritual healing. In such an endeavour, what can be the role of the Catholic Church in Burundi? « Une Eglise par temps de crise. Que peut être le rôle de l’église catholique aujourd’hui au Burundi ? » is a tentative to answer this question, through three main parts. The first is a quick historical sketch in order to set the scene, while the second examines what the Catholic Church has done in the past (especially from 1993). The third then reaches the core of the matter, suggesting some main areas where the Church, drawing from her tradition and wisdom, can contribute to the present task of reconstruction and reconciliation in Burundi.