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Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga during the launch of the new pastoral year in Bangui Archdiocese in the Central African Republic (CAR). Credit: Primature RCA Officiel

Cardinal in CAR Calls for Renewed Commitment to Mission at Launch of Pastoral Year in Bangui Archdiocese

Sep 26, 2024

The Archbishop of Bangui Archdiocese in the Central African Republic (CAR) has urged the people of God in his Metropolitan See to recommit to the Church's mission, emphasizing the importance of proclaiming the Good News in challenging times.

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“You don’t become a Priest on your own”: Cardinal in CAR Urges Newly Ordained Priests to Serve, Share Joy, Hope

Sep 24, 2024

The Archbishop of Bangui Archdiocese in the Central African Republic (CAR) has urged the three Deacons he ordained to Priests to embody Christ’s love through service and closeness to their communities. 

Bishop Aurelio Gazzero, Coadjutor Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bangassou in the Central African Republic (CAR). Credit: Lanoca

Cardinal in CAR Urges New Bishop to be Attentive to Needs of Impoverished Community

Jun 11, 2024

The Archbishop of Bangui Archdiocese in the Central African Republic (CAR) has urged the new Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bangassou to be a source of hope for the impoverished community he has been called to serve.

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga. Credit: Bangui Archdiocese

Security in CAR has Improved, Cardinal Says, Calls for Just Distribution of Country’s Wealth

Jun 2, 2024

The security situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) has improved and since the arrival of  the Wagner Group from Russia, violence has “drastically decreased”, the Archbishop of Bangui Archdiocese has said.    

Archbishop Dieudonné Nzapalainga blessing an elderly man. Credit: ACN

Cardinal Touring War-Torn Communities in CAR to Instil Hope among “abandoned” Villagers

Dec 15, 2023

The Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has been going around the country, engaging with members of communities, who have been abandoned, assuring them of his closeness.

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga during the Wednesday, October 25 press briefing by Synod delegates. Credit: Vatican Media

Women at Core of Church Governance in CAR: Cardinal

Oct 26, 2023

Though not officially constituted in the ranks of the Catholic Church, women in the Central African Republic (CAR) play a significant role in the affairs of the Church in the country, Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga, the Archbishop of Bangui has said.

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga during the launch of the new pastoral year in the Archdiocese of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR). Credit: LANOCA

New Pastoral Year Launched in CAR Archdiocese, Cardinal Urges Faithful to “get involved”

Sep 26, 2023

The Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has urged the people of God under his pastoral care to “get involved” in the Church’s pastoral mission of evangelization as he presided over the launching of the Pastoral Year in his Metropolitan See.

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World Day for Migrants: Cardinal in CAR Urges Demolition of “walls of selfish comfort”

Sep 25, 2023

On the occasion of the 109th World Day for Migration and Refugees (WDMR), marked Sunday, September 24, the Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has called on the people of God under his pastoral care to work towards ending attitudes of selfishness and indifference. 

The mortal remains of late Archbishop Joachim N’Dayen, the first African Catholic Archbishop of Bangui Archdiocese in the Central Africa Republic (CAR). Credit: Courtesy Photo

First African Archbishop of Bangui Archdiocese in CAR Eulogized as “a man of peace”

Jul 7, 2023

Archbishop Joachim N’Dayen, the first African Catholic Archbishop of Bangui Archdiocese in the Central Africa Republic (CAR), who was laid to rest on Friday, July 7 has been remembered as “a man of peace”.

Late Archbishop Joachim N’Dayen, first African Catholic Archbishop of Bangui Archdiocese in the Central Africa Republic (CAR) who passed on 13 June 2023 in Paris, France. Credit: Courtesy Photo

First African Catholic Archbishop of CAR’s Bangui Archdiocese Dies in France at 88

Jun 13, 2023

Archbishop Joachim N’Dayen, the first African Catholic Archbishop of Bangui Archdiocese in the Central Africa Republic (CAR), has passed on in Paris, France after a protracted illness. He was aged 88.

Cardinal Dieudonné Nzapalainga with IDPs. Credit: ACN

Church in CAR Encouraging Catholic Couples to Evangelize in Country’s Troubled Areas

Apr 24, 2023

The Catholic Church in the Central African Republic (CAR) is risking to access volatile areas troubled by violence, the country’s Cardinal has said.  

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“There was no kidnapping”: Catholic Bishop on Reported Abduction of CAR Cardinal

Mar 20, 2023

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga of the Central African Republic (CAR) was not abducted, a Catholic Bishop in the country has said, and faulted media reports that a ransom has been paid to secure the release of the Archbishop of CAR’s Bangui Archdiocese.

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga during Holy Mass organized to officially launch the new pastoral year of Bangui Archdiocese on October 2. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Walking Together “an emergency, an imperative necessity for the world”: Cardinal in CAR

Oct 6, 2022

Walking together is an “emergency and an imperative necessity” for the people of God in the world as they participate in the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality, the Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has said.

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Cardinal in Central Africa Calls for Peace at Start of Country’s Constitutional Amendment

Sep 15, 2022

The Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has called for peace as the country embarks on a constitutional review process that was propelled by protesters who wanted changes made to the country’s constitution.

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga addressing participants at the 43rd Meeting of Friendship Among Peoples (Rimini Meeting) in Italy. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Cardinal in CAR Cautions against “logic of war, supremacy” at Rimini Meeting in Italy

Aug 23, 2022

The Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has decried the numerous ongoing violent conflicts in the world and cautioned against the “logic of war and supremacy”, describing them as real threats to humanity. 

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga at the 65th anniversary of the Catholic University of Congo (UCC), in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Credit: UCC

Cardinal in CAR Advocates for Interreligious Dialogue, Says “indispensable path to peace”

Apr 28, 2022

At an international colloquium marking the 65th anniversary of the Catholic University of Congo (UCC), in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has underscored the importance of interreligious dialogue in peace building.

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga during the press conference in CAR's capital Bangui 5 October 2021. Credit: Archdiocese of Bangui

Start of War Crime Trials to Mark “an end to impunity”: Cardinal in CAR

Apr 27, 2022

The Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has said that trials of individuals accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed since 2003 by the country’s Special Criminal Court (SCC) is expected to mark an end to impunity.

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga visited the president of the Supreme Islamic Council of the Central African Republic (CSISCA), Imam Mahamat Deleris, and donated some basic food items. Credit: Archdiocese of Bangui

CAR Cardinal Reaches Out to Muslims Observing Ramadan, Says “we must always be together”

Apr 8, 2022

The Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has reached out to Muslims observing the Holy month of Ramadan with assistance as a sign of solidarity and said, “we must always be together”.

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga during the concluding Eucharistic celebration for CAR’s Annual National Pilgrimage 5 December 2020. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Cardinal in CAR Urges Mutual Respect, Says All People “certainly have something to say”

Dec 16, 2021

The Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has called upon the people of God in the country to foster mutual respect and an attitude of free speech even those deemed “social monsters … certainly have something to say.”

“Je suis venu vous apporter la Paix” (I come to bring you peace) published by Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga, Archbishop of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR)

In New Book, African Cardinal Appeals for Peace in CAR, Expresses Gratitude to Holy Father

May 11, 2021

The Archbishop of Bangui, Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga is, in a new book, appealing for peace in the Central African Republic (CAR) and expressing gratitude to Pope Francis for his peace efforts.