- Pierre Marini Bodho
Pierre Marini Bodho (born
30 March ,1938 , inZeu , Ituri), is the Presiding Bishop of theChurch of Christ in Congo .Marini holds a doctorate in
theology from the "Faculté Libre de Théologie Protestante de Paris", and other degrees in theology, comparative law, and secondary education.National role
Following the end of the
Second Congo War , transitional institutions were established, comprising of the former warring parties, as well as representatives of the non-belligerent opposition, and representatives of thecivil society . Consequently, from 2003 to 2007, as a reasonably neutral and consensual figure, and as a representative of the organized religion section of the civil society, Marini also served as the President of the Senate, the upper house of the Congolese Parliament.
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