Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Nilotic
Language: Alur - (alz)
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Primary Religion: Christianity - Roman Catholicism
Country: Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Also found in: Uganda
Population: 1,350,000
Global Population: 2,590,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Alur of Congo, Democratic Republic of the, numbering 1,350,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Nilotic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,590,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Alur. The primary religion practiced by the Alur is Roman Catholicism, the largest branch of the Christian church and one of the oldest religious institutions in the world. Roman Catholicism teaches that it is the one true Church founded by Jesus Christ and that its bishops are the successors of Christ.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available