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Catholic Church in DR Congo
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo “strongly condemn” Murder of Opposition Party Spokesman
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have “strongly condemned” the murder in “unclear circumstances” of Chérubin Okende, the spokesman of Together for the Republic, one of the main opposition parties in the Central African nation.
“We seem to think we're not governed”: Catholic Bishop on Challenges in DR Congo
The myriad and regularity of life-threatening challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) give the impression that there is no functional government, Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni has lamented.
Let’s Work Together for “a Congo more beautiful than before”: Cardinal to Congolese
The Cardinal in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is calling on the people of God in the Central African nation to join hands and facilitate the realization of a “beautiful” country, that goes beyond its negative history.
Archbishop in DR Congo Faults President, Underscores Neutrality of Catholic Church
Archbishop Fulgence Muteba Mugalu of Lubumbashi Archdiocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has faulted the President of the Central African nation for describing the Catholic Church as partisan and divisive.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Encourage “strong sense of Eucharistic worship, devotion”
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are encouraging the people of God in the Central African nation to develop a “strong sense” of worship and devotion to the Blessed Sacrament.
Prioritize Candidates’ “competence, moral integrity”: Bishops in DR Congo to Electorate
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are calling on the country’s electorate to prioritize the “competence and moral integrity” of political candidates they are to elect during the December general elections.
Protracted Violence, Emergence of New Militia among DR Congo Catholic Bishops’ Concerns
Persistent violence in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the emergence of new groups of militia are key concerns of Catholic Bishops in the Central African nation.
Apostolic Nuncio in DR Congo Appointed Holy See Permanent Observer to UN in Geneva
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, the Apostolic Nuncio in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the representative of the Holy See to the United Nations and Specialized Institutions in Geneva.
“There is sometimes a terrifying silence”: Catholic Priest on Abortions in Africa
A Catholic Priest serving in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has expressed concern about the “general silence” on matters of terminating pregnancies in Africa, and underscored the need to counter the culture of death and promote the dignity of life as explained in the Encyclical Letter of St. Pope Paul VI, Humanae Vitae.
Catholic Diocese of Goma, DR Congo “constantly” in Pope Francis’ Prayers: Vatican Cardinal
Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle has assured the people of God in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Catholic Diocese of Goma of Pope Francis’ spiritual closeness amid the region’s protracted violent conflict and the resultant humanitarian crisis.
DR Congo’s Immense Wealth “does not sufficiently benefit” Natives: Catholic Archbishop
The natives of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) do not “sufficiently benefit” from the country’s immense wealth, the Catholic Archbishop of Lubumbashi in the Central African nation has said.
“A decisive turning point”: Catholic Archbishop on DR Congo’s Third Eucharistic Congress
The third National Eucharistic Congress in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that concluded on Sunday, June 11 marked “a decisive turning point” for the followers of Jesus Christ in the Central African nation, the President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops in the country has said.
Eucharistic Congress in DR Congo: Archbishop Presents “perfect love” of Trinity as Model
The “perfect love” that exists between the three persons of the Most Holy Trinity is a model of communion and relationship that the people of God can emulate, the President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has said.
Four Issues of Concern Catholic Bishops in Congolese Province Want Addressed for Peace
Catholic Bishops of the Ecclesiastical Province of Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have, at the end of their ordinary assembly, highlighted four challenges the people of God in their province are facing, which they want addressed for peace to reign.
“Despicable, violent”: Catholic Bishops in DR Congo on Crackdown on Protesters
The reported use of force on peaceful protesters demanding better living conditions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has caught the attention of Catholic Bishops who have described the May 20 police excesses as “despicable and violent”.
“Take your bloodstained hands off our Province”: Bishops of Kinshasa Metropolitan, DRC
Catholic Bishops of the Ecclesiastical Province of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have urged those behind persistent clashes between members of the Yaka and Teke communities in Kwamouth territory to save the Metropolitan See from bloodshed.
Transparency in Funding among Electoral Reforms Church Leaders in DRC Want Implemented
Transparency in the disbursement of funds is one of the electoral reforms that church leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) want implemented ahead of general elections scheduled to take place in December this year.
Comboni Provincial Superior in DR Congo, Ivorian Priest, Appointed Bishops
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Lénard Ndjadi Ndjate who has been serving as the Provincial Superior of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as the Auxiliary Bishop for Kisangani Archdiocese.
DRC’s Catholic Bishops Want “independent body with experienced” to Audit Voter Register
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are calling on the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) to seek the expertise of “an independent body with experience” alongside “a few national experts” to audit the country’s voter register.
Gang Leader in DR Congo Releases Abducted Catholic Nun to Avoid “Problems with the Pope”
A gang leader in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has freed a Catholic Nun a few hours after her kidnapping in the region covered by the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Lubumbashi, saying he did not want to have “problems with the Pope, the Archbishop, and especially with the Catholic Church”.
