Prophet of the Diaspora · Proposed visit to the United States
A Servant of Peace Arrives in America
Prophète Dominique Mpolo Khonde, founder of Église Liloba na Nzambe (“Word of God”), Kinshasa — a visit of faith, peace and reconciliation for the DRC and the Congolese diaspora.
- January 2027 — dates to be announced
- Proposed base: New York
About the Prophet
Dominique Mpolo Khonde was born in 1956 in Mbata Luango, in the Kongo-Central province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
He is the founder and spiritual leader of Église Liloba na Nzambe in Kinshasa, a church known for its large annual Holy Communion (Sainte Cène) services at Kinshasa’s Stade des Martyrs, with attendance reported by organisers at more than 100,000 for the 2024 edition.
In October 2023 he took part in a peace and human-rights event at the European Parliament in Brussels, at the invitation of MEP Maxette Pirbakas.
In His Words
“As a servant of peace, I will pray that we love one another, for we are one people, bound to unite ever more closely to build our beautiful and great country, the DRC, together in peace.”
“Let us keep hope, for peace is very precious and a necessity for the life of humanity.”
“My mission is not political, but humanitarian.”
Mission of the visit
Religious engagement
Worship gatherings and pastoral encounters with churches and congregations.
Interfaith dialogue
Conversations with leaders of other faith communities around shared values of peace.
Peace & humanitarian dialogue
Raising awareness of peace and humanitarian needs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Diaspora connection
Meeting and encouraging Congolese and African diaspora communities across the United States.
Cities of the Visit
Proposed cities for the January 2027 visit. All locations are proposals, subject to confirmation.
New York
Proposed base
Proposed — subject to confirmationPhoto: Lower Manhattan from Governors Island — King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped and resized)
Washington, D.C.
Proposed dialogue on peace
Proposed — subject to confirmationPhoto: United States Capitol at dusk — Martin Falbisoner, CC BY-SA 3.0 (cropped and resized)
Las Vegas
Diaspora gathering — proposed
Proposed — subject to confirmationPhoto: Las Vegas Strip from Resorts World — King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped and resized)Delegation
The proposed delegation includes:
- Prophète Dominique Mpolo KhondeHead of delegation
- Marceline Mpilingi SafalaDelegation member
- Ilondo Bomboka NazaDelegation member
- Roger Isso BulamboDelegation member
Proposed program
Proposed — subject to confirmationArrival in New York
Welcome and orientation for the delegation at the proposed New York base.
Worship & prayer gathering
A service of faith, peace and reconciliation open to churches and the diaspora.
Interfaith & peace dialogue
A round-table conversation on peace and humanitarian dialogue for the DRC.
Diaspora community encounters
Meetings with Congolese diaspora communities; additional cities to be determined.
Media & closing
Press availability and a closing message to the diaspora.
All elements, venues and dates are proposals only and have not been confirmed. Final details will be announced.
Media
Selected videos from the official Église Liloba na Nzambe YouTube channel. Videos load from YouTube only when you press play.
More official videos
In the press
Independent coverage (headlines in original French). Links open external sites.
- VOA AfriqueUne église de réveil en RDC propose une alimentation végane (external) ↗
- MediaCongo« Liloba na Nzambe » : l’église adepte du végétalisme (external) ↗
- 7sur7.cdLe centre de recherche théologique Liloba na Nzambe agréé (external) ↗
- Adiac-CongoDominique Khonde au Parlement européen (external) ↗
- Cumulard.cdLe festival de la sainte Cène de l’église Liloba célébré (external) ↗
Press kit
Short biography (approved facts)
Dominique Mpolo Khonde was born in 1956 in Mbata Luango, in the Kongo-Central province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
He is the founder and spiritual leader of Église Liloba na Nzambe in Kinshasa, a church known for its large annual Holy Communion (Sainte Cène) services at Kinshasa’s Stade des Martyrs, with attendance reported by organisers at more than 100,000 for the 2024 edition.
In October 2023 he took part in a peace and human-rights event at the European Parliament in Brussels, at the invitation of MEP Maxette Pirbakas.
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Get involved
Churches, community organisations, universities and media are warmly invited to express interest.
Host an event
Propose a venue or gathering for worship, dialogue or a diaspora encounter.
Partner with us
Community, faith and humanitarian organisations interested in collaborating.
Media inquiries
Interview and press requests regarding the proposed visit.
Contact the coordinators
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