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DR Congo’s Electoral Commission Head “not the right choice”: Congolese Cardinal
Denis Kadima who was confirmed as the head of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) “is not the right choice”, a Cardinal in the Central African nation has said.
Catholic Scholarship Beneficiary Hopes Medical Project Will Reduce Cancer Mortality in DRC
Women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are dying in large numbers from cervical cancer for lack of early detection of a virus that results in the cancer, a female scientist researching the deadly disease has said.
Seek to Understand Factors Behind Low COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in Africa: Catholic Agency
There is need to understand the factors and circumstances behind low COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Africa, the leadership of the Rome-based Catholic lay Religious Sovereign Order of Malta, Malteser International (MI), has said.
Confirmation of DR Congo’s Electoral Commission Head “endorsement of irregularity”: Bishop
The decision by President Félix Tshisekedi to confirm Denis Kadima as the head of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) despite opposition from the Catholic and Protestant churches amounts to endorsing an “irregularity”, a Catholic Bishop in the Central African nation has said.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Want President to Reject “endorsed” Electoral Chairman
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are calling on President Félix Tshisekedi to reject the candidate that members of the National Assembly have endorsed to head the country’s Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI).
Catholic Church in DR Congo Says Persecution Still on 25 Years after Murder of Archbishop
The Catholic Archdiocese of Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is still experiencing persecution years after the gruesome murder of Archbishop Christophe Munzihirwa Mwene Ngabo, the Local Ordinary of the Archdiocese has said.
Catholic Church in DR Congo Ready to Resume Talks on Electoral Commission Head: Archbishop
The Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is ready to return to the “negotiating table” and complete the process of having the head of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) appointed, the President of the Catholic Bishops’ conference has said.
Catholic Church Wants “inclusive, credible, peaceful elections in 2023”: DR Congo Nuncio
The Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) seeks to support democracy by ensuring an inclusive, credible and peaceful general elections in 2023, the Apostolic Nuncio in the Central African nation has said.
Religious Leaders in DR Congo Yet to “reach a consensus” Over Electoral Commission Head
Religious leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are yet to reach a consensus over the person to head the country’s Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), a Catholic Bishop has said.
Catholic Pastoral Charity Facilitates Formation of Dozens of Seminarians in DR Congo
Dozens of Major Seminarians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are set to benefit from a financial “contribution” from the Catholic Pastoral Charity, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, the leadership of the Pontifical entity has said in a report.
Salesians in DR Congo Empowering Young Ex-Combatants with Education, Life Skills
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) serving in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are empowering young ex-combatants in the Central African nation with life and vocational skills.
Bishop of DR Congo’s Kabinda Diocese Condemns Church Desecration in “the strongest terms”
The Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Kabinda in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has condemned the desecration of a Parish church in his pastoral jurisdiction.
Catholic Politicians in DR Congo Condemn Attacks on Church Leaders, Appeal for Serenity
Catholic politicians in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have condemned the recent attacks targeting the Catholic Church and her leaders and have called for serenity in the Central African nation.
Newly Ordained Bishop in Uganda Says Faith Saved Him During DR Congo’s Deadly Conflict
For a moment, Bishop Rapheal p'Mony Wokorach who ascended to the helm of Uganda’s Catholic Diocese of Nebbi over the weekend thought of abandoning Religious Life when he found himself exposed in one of the deadliest conflicts in Africa.
Congolese Cardinal Criticizes Attack on His Residence, Thanks Faithful for Solidarity
The Archbishop of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has criticized the recent storming of his residence and thanked the Catholic faithful for standing with him in prayer.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo "strongly condemn" Series of Attacks on Church
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have condemned the recent attacks targeting the Catholic Church and her leaders.
Sunday Storming of Congolese Cardinal’s Residence, Derogatory Remarks, Strongly Condemned
The storming of the Congolese Cardinal’s residence by a group of “unidentified persons” on Sunday morning and their uttering of inappropriate words have been strongly condemned.
Salesians in DR Congo Resettling Children Evacuated following May Volcanic Eruption
Members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are resettling hundreds of children who had been evacuated from their Centre following the May Nyiragongo volcanic eruption in Goma.
Religious Leaders in DR Congo “divided” Over Choice of Electoral Commission Chairperson
There is yet to be consensus among religious leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over the person to head the country’s Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), days after the faith-based leaders hinted to concluding the vetting process.
Religious Leaders in DR Congo Set to Announce New Head of Electoral Commission
Religious leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are expected to announce the person to be at the helm of the country’s Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) anytime from Tuesday, July 27.
