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Congo, Belgian

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

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Former dependency of Belgium in Central Africa; estimated area, 918,000 square miles. Formerly the Congo Free State founded by Leopold II, King of the Belgians, the colony was annexed by Belgium in 1908. The natives practised a low form of fetichism, but missionary work was widespread.

Archdioceses, past and present, include

Dioceses, past and present, include:

Prefectures Apostolic:

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Entry for 'Congo, Belgian'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​c/congo-belgian.html. 1910.
 
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