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Catholic Church in DR Congo

Bishop Melchisédech Sikuli Paluku of DR Congo's Butembo-Beni Diocese. Credit: Butembo-Beni Diocese

Catholic Bishop in DRC Urges Clergy, Faithful to “massively participate” in Papal Visit

Apr 3, 2022

The Bishop of Butembo-Beni Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called on members of the Clergy, women and men Religious and the Laity in the Central African nation to actively participate in their numbers in the planned pastoral visit of Pope Francis in July.

Mass burial for victims of violence in DR Congo's Ituri Province. Credit: Radio Okapi/Facebook

Clergy, Laity in Kisangani, DR Congo, Plan March in Solidarity with Victims of Violence

Mar 27, 2022

The people of God in the Archdiocese of Kisangani in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have planned to hold “a peaceful march” to show their solidarity with victims of violence in the country’s Ituri Province. 

Mons. Sebastien Kenda Ntumba, appointed first Bishop of the newly erected Tshilomba Diocese by Pope Francis on 25 March 2022. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Pope Francis Erects New Diocese in DR Congo, Appoints First Bishop

Mar 25, 2022

Pope Francis has erected a new Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and appointed Mons. Sebastien Kenda Ntumba, a member of the Clergy of Luiza Diocese, as the first Bishop of the Episcopal See.

Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Kisangani. Credit: CENCO

Catholic Bishops in DR Congo’s Kisangani Province Decry Violence, Urge “frank dialogue”

Mar 21, 2022

The Catholic Bishops in the Kisangani Ecclesiastical Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have bemoaned heightened insecurity in their respective Episcopal Sees and call on parties in conflict to engage in “frank dialogue”. 

The Official of logo and motto of Pope Francis’ Apostolic visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in July 2022.

Vatican Unveils Logo, Motto of Pope Francis’ July Apostolic Visit to DR Congo

Mar 14, 2022

Officials of the Holy See Press have unveiled the logo and motto of Pope Francis’ Apostolic visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in July.

Archbishop François-Xavier Maroy Rusengo, addressing journalists after a meeting with the Governor of North Kivu on 9 March 2022. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Pope Francis “is coming as the father of a big family”: Catholic Archbishop in DR Congo

Mar 10, 2022

Pope Francis will be visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) “as the father of a big family”, the Catholic Archbishop of the country’s Bukavu Archdiocese has said.

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.