Congregants celebrate Easter in the Democratic Republic of the Congo using the Zairean Rite. This liturgy is unique because it is the only Vatican-approved rite influenced by local cultural practices, marked by vibrant songs and dances.

Easter in the Democratic Republic of the Congo—where congregants celebrate with the Zairean Rite, the only Vatican-approved liturgy shaped by local culture, alive with song, dance, and striking ritual. <p>Easter in the Democratic Republic of the Congo—where congregants celebrate with the Zairean Rite, the only Vatican-approved liturgy shaped by local culture, alive with song, dance, and striking ritual.</p><img src="https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5769...