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Catholic Church in DR Congo
Search for “suspects” in Murder of Catholic Priest in DR Congo Ongoing, Cousin Arrested
The search for those behind the shooting and killing of Fr. Godefroid Pembele Mandon in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is ongoing, a security official in the country has said, and announced the arrest of some suspects who include a cousin of the late Catholic Priest.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo “strongly condemn” Violent Protests against UN Peacekeepers
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have “strongly” condemned the recent protests targeting the United Nations (UN) peacekeepers in the country’s cities of Goma and Butembo.
Catholic Bishops in Burundi, DRC, Rwanda “deeply concerned” about Violence, Urge Dialogue
Catholic Bishops in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Rwanda have, in a collective statement, expressed concern about violence in the African Great Lakes region of Central-Eastern Africa and urged parties in conflict to dialogue.
Signed Church-State Pacts in DRC Start of “more intense collaboration”: Vatican Cardinal
The Vatican Secretary of State has described the signing of new agreements between the Catholic Church and the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo as the beginning of “a new, more intense, and orderly collaboration”.
“Do not let yourselves be robbed of hope”: Pope Francis to Congolese, South Sudanese
Pope Francis has urged the people of God in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan not to let themselves “be robbed of hope” despite his decision to postpone his pastoral trip to the two African nations.
Don’t “fall into trap of enemies of peace”: Catholic Bishop in DR Congo to Goma Citizens
The Catholic Bishop of Goma Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called on the people of God in his Episcopal See “not to fall into the trap of the enemies of peace” amid insecurity in the Eastern part of the county.
Catholic Bishop in DR Congo Says Papal Visit to Goma “announces love of God for community”
The scheduled Papal visit to city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is an event that “announces the love of God for the entire community”, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Goma has said.
Nuncio in DR Congo “encourages everyone to prepare their hearts” to Welcome Pope Francis
The representative of the Holy Father in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has encouraged the people of God in the Central African nation to prepare their hearts to welcome Pope Francis next month.
Pope Francis Wishes to Touch Reality of Suffering in DRC “with own hands”: Catholic Priest
A Catholic Missionary Priest in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has exuded confidence that Pope Francis, who has always spoken passionately about the suffering in the central African nation, wishes to know the reality of the country better.
Insecurity in North Kivu Province Cause for Concern for Catholic Bishops in DR Congo
The situation of insecurity in North Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a cause for concern for the Catholic Bishops in the Central African country who are calling on those involved in the violent conflict to come “to their senses and seek dialogue”.
Vatican Unveils Itinerary of Pope Francis’ July Apostolic Visit to DR Congo, South Sudan
Officials of the Holy See Press have unveiled the program and itinerary of Pope Francis’ Apostolic visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and what they have described an “Ecumenical Peace Pilgrimage to the South Sudanese Land and People”.
Catholic Bishop in DR Congo Calls for Prayers, Unity in Preparation for Papal Visit
The Catholic Bishop of Goma Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called on the people of God in his Episcopal See to intensify prayers and remain united as the Central African nation prepares for the pastoral visit of Pope Francis.
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.
Pope Francis Coming to “comfort all victims of insecurity”: Catholic Bishop in DR Congo
The Bishop of Butembo-Beni Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has said the planned pastoral visit to the country will “comfort all victims of insecurity”.
Pope Francis “is St. Peter coming to us, to confirm us in the faith”: Bishop in DR Congo
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kikwit in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has expressed joy as the Central African nation awaits the visit of Pope Francis, noting that the visit signifies the coming of St. Peter “to confirm us in the faith”.
Congolese Priest’s New Books Detail Religious Leaders’ Role in Illegal Immigration
Religious leaders are using their influence to entice young people into travelling abroad in search of “greener pastures” unaware of the dangers of illegal immigration, a Congolese Catholic Priest has said in his two books that detail the experiences of African migrants.
Apostolic Administrator of DR Congo’s Matadi Diocese Appointed Diocesan Bishop
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. André Giraud Pindi Muanza the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Matadi in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC). The Bishop-elect has been serving as the Apostolic Administrator of the Congolese Diocese since March 2021.
Easter Sunday Invasion of Catholic Parish in DR Congo “more than a sacrilege”, Bishop Says
The Bishop of Butembo-Beni Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has “strongly” condemned the invasion of the Catholic Parish in his Episcopal See that occurred on Easter Sunday.
Hundreds in Lubumbashi Archdiocese in DR Congo Benefit from Salesian Food Project
Close to 500 youth in Kansebula, a village in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Lubumbashi Archdiocese, can have a decent meal thanks to a food project started at a 44-hectare farm that belongs to the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB).
Pope Francis Coming “not only for Catholics”, Apostolic Nuncio in DR Congo Says
The representative of the Holy Father in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has said the planned Papal visit is for everyone in the Central African nation, and not just for Catholics.
