The church in 2023.

The Basilica of Sainte-Anne-du-Congo (French: Basilique Sainte-Anne-du-Congo) is a monumental catholic church in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo.[1]

Construction

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The church was completed in 1943. The architect was Roger Erell.

History

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Denis Sassou Nguesso, President of the Republic of the Congo, attended a Requiem Mass at the church on 25 April 2025 rather than attending the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican. Other officials in attendance at the mass included First Lady Antoinette Sassou Nguesso, Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso, President of the Senate Pierre Ngolo, the President of the National Assembly Isidore Mvouba.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Christophe Aya-Yombo : " La vision de la chorale "Les Piroguiers" 65 ans après, c'est d'aller vers un acte concret " | adiac-congo.com : toute l'actualité du Bassin du Congo". www.adiac-congo.com. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
  2. ^ Ngouma, Aristide Ghislain (2025-04-30). "Messe de Suffrage en Memoire du Pape Francois: Les chrétiens du Congo ont prié pour le repos du Saint-Père". La Semaine Africaine de Brazzaville. Archived from the original on 2025-05-04. Retrieved 2025-05-04.

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