Kinshasa (Fides Service) - "Our network of Catholic journalists is a melting pot where members can better identify the demands and professional ethics of journalism and communications" Guy Matundu first co-ordinator adjunct of the International Union of Catholic Press UCIP, for Democratic Congo told Fides Service. " At the heart of its ethics the network places respect for human life, honesty and objectivity. Our members are able to keep themselves informed and up to date on various matters thanks to a number of formation centres." The network's thirty members contribute personally to running expenses; funds are scarce and there are logistic problems, the association has still no stable office, but the greatest support is the enthusiasm and hope of its members. The local Church follows the new initiative with interest making available its own documentation on various questions. Among the members there are also members of the clergy. LM (Fides Service 17/2/2003 EM lines 10 Words: 155)