Twelve voodoo spiritual leaders take an oath before the justice system in Pòtoprens

The origin of the legal proceedings

The acts alleged against these practitioners reportedly stem from a prohibition measure dating back to April 4, 2003. The newspaper indicates that the summoning of these spiritual leaders by judicial authorities is reigniting discussions about the status of Vodou in the country.

Traditional rites and administrative procedures

The press outlet points out the need to distinguish between spiritual ceremonies and official registration. While religious acts accompany the major milestones of family life, only procedures carried out with the civil registry confer legal status on marriages, births, and deaths.