The would-be saint murdered 'mafia-style' for refusing bribes
Published: 7/26/2025
Floribert Bwana Chui Bin Kositi, a Congolese man on the path to sainthood, was murdered in a mafia-style killing in 2007 for refusing bribes as a customs official in Goma, DR Congo. Despite challenges, Kositi dedicated his life to fighting corruption and helping street children through his faith and values. Declared a martyr by the Catholic Church, he has been beatified, and his legacy continues to inspire hope for peace and justice in the region. Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV have praised Kositi's integrity and urged young people to resist corruption, emphasizing the importance of his example in building a better future for Africa.
