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Young women were inspired to learn professions traditionally reserved for men at a conference held by the Salesian Tuwe Wafundi School of Trades in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Credit: Salesian Missions

On International Women’s Day, Salesians Review Women Empowerment Programs in Africa

Mar 8, 2022

On the annual event of the International Women’s Day (IWD) marked March 8, officials of a development entity of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have reviewed their programs that seek to empower “young women and girls” across the globe, including Africa.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) during their 59th Plenary Assembly. Credit: CENCO

Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Urge “works of mercy, peace building” Ahead of Papal Visit

Mar 7, 2022

Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have, in a collective statement at the end of their 59th Plenary Assembly, urged the people of God to carry out works of mercy, reconciliation, and peacebuilding ahead of Pope Francis’ July pastoral visit.

Pope Francis meets with leaders of South Sudan on a spiritual retreat in the Vatican in April 2019. Credit: Vatican Media

Catholic Leaders in South Sudan, DR Congo Express “great joy” Over Planned Papal Visit

Mar 4, 2022

Catholic Bishops in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) say they have received with “great joy” the news of the planned pastoral visit of Pope Francis to their respective countries.

Pope Francis greets South Sudanese president Salva Kiir at the Vatican, April 11, 2019. | Vatican Media.

Pope Francis to Visit Two African Countries in July, Vatican Official Says

Mar 3, 2022

Pope Francis is expected to visit two African nations in a July trip that is to begin in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and then to South Sudan, an official at the Vatican has announced.