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Catholic Bishops in Africa Eulogize Pope Emeritus as Servant with “great self-sacrifice”
Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) have paid glowing tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI who passed on in Rome on December 31, eulogizing him as a Catholic Church leader who served with “great self-sacrifice”.
Cardinal in DR Congo Expresses “compassion” for Victims of Destructive Floods in Kinshasa
The Cardinal in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has expressed his “compassion” for and “spiritual closeness” with those affected by destructive floods that reportedly left at least 120 people dead in the country’s capital, Kinshasa.
Congolese Cardinal Urges Youth to “show solidarity” with the Displaced amid Insecurity
The Archbishop of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has urged young people in his Episcopal See to be in solidarity with the displaced persons amid insecurity in the Eastern part of the country.
Climate Change is “structural sin”, Bishops in Africa Say, Demand World Leaders’ Action
Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) have joined other faith-based and civil society actors in demanding that world “decision makers” act fast to address the climate change crisis, which they say is a “striking example of structural sin.”
“Absence of state authority” Behind Persistent Inter-tribal Conflict in DR Congo: Cardinal
The persistent violent clashes between members of the Yaka and Teke communities in Kwamouth territory in Western Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been occasioned by the “absence of state authority”, the Cardinal in the Central African nation has said.
SECAM Plenary Assembly Ends with Appeal to Political Stakeholders to End Insecurity
Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM)) have, in their communiqué at the end of their 19th Plenary Assembly, appealed to “social and political stakeholders and decision-makers … to do their utmost” to end insecurity on the African continent.
New SECAM Leadership Reaches Out to Regional Conferences for Support to Realize Mission
The newly elected officials of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) have called upon members of the eight regional associations to support them realize the mission the continental symposium.
Ghanaian Cardinal-designate to Head Symposium of Catholic Bishops in Africa and Madagascar
The Ghanaian Cardinal-designate, Bishop Richard Kuuia Baawobr, has been elected President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM).
Pope Francis “confirmed that he is coming” Despite Knee Pain: Cardinal in DR Congo
Pope Francis is expected to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in July despite his health challenges, especially the pain in his knee, the Cardinal in the Central African nation has said.
Congolese Cardinal Urges Pastoral Agents to “support those in precarious situations”
The Archbishop of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has urged pastoral agents under his jurisdiction to do more to support their fellow brothers and sisters in difficult situations.
“Culture of lies gaining ground” in DR Congo, Cardinal Says, Urges Testimony of Faith
The Archbishop of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has cautioned against the culture of lies, which he says is “gaining ground” in the Central African nation.
Church, Government in DR Congo Have “no problem”: Lawmaker Says amid Media Speculations
There is “no problem” between the State and the leadership of the Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a lawmaker in the Central African country has said amid media speculations of tensions between the two entities.
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.
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 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.
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.
Congolese Cardinal Urges Bishops to Participate in Safeguarding the Congo Basin
The Archbishop of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo has, at the ongoing workshop on the environment, called on his brother Bishops to seek ways of protecting the world’s second largest river basin, the Congo Basin.
DR Congo Government Engages Religious Leaders in Coordinated Efforts against COVID-19
As governments across the globe put in place measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached out to religious leaders in the Central African nation to support initiatives being undertaken in fight against the pandemic.
