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Catholic Church in DR Congo

Sr. Rita Yamba Tadi. Credit: ACI Africa

Pope Francis’ Presence in DR Congo “a blessing, opportunity to renew faith”: Catholic Nun

Feb 1, 2023

The presence of Pope Francis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is “a blessing” for the people of God in the Central African nation and an opportunity for them to renew their faith, a Catholic Nun has told ACI Africa.

Students at the Ndjili Airport to welcome Pope Francis to DR Congo. Credit: ACI Africa

Pope Francis’ Visit to “strengthen faith, hope, charity” of Congolese: Catholic Archbishop

Jan 31, 2023

The Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is to “strengthen the faith, hope and charity” of the people of God in the Central African nation, the President of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) has told ACI Africa.

Fr. Rigobert Kyungu Musenge. Credit: ACI Africa

Dozens of Central Africa Province Jesuits to Meet Pope Francis in Private Audience

Jan 31, 2023

Out of some 400 members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in the Central Africa Province , “only 85 selected members” are scheduled to meet Pope Francis in a private audience on Thursday, February 2 in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Provincial Superior has told ACI Africa.

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Climate Activists in DR Congo Appeal for Pope’s Support in Ending Fossil Fuel Projects

Jan 31, 2023

Climate activists in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are seeking Pope Francis’ support in engaging the government to stop plans for oil and gas exploration during his Apostolic Journey to the country.

Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address at the Vatican, 29 January 2023. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Asks for Prayers Ahead of Apostolic Journey to DR Congo, South Sudan

Jan 30, 2023

Pope Francis is seeking prayerful solidarity as he prepares to embark on his third Apostolic trip to sub-Saharan Africa, beginning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Tuesday, January 31, and then South Sudan from Friday, February 3. 

Papal dais ready for Holy Mass on Wednesday, February 1 at Ndolo Airport. Credit: ACI Africa

Venue for Papal Public Mass in DR Congo at “final touches”: Congolese Official

Jan 30, 2023

Ndolo Airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the venue for the Papal public Mass during the first leg of Pope Francis’ two-African-nation Apostolic journey, is almost ready, the technical Coordinator has said.

Fr. Patrick Lonkoy Bolengu, a Mill Hill Missionary Priest serving in St. Francis of Paola Parish of the Archdiocese of Kinshasa. Credit: Fr. Patrick Lonkoy Bolengu

Pilgrims from CAR, Angola Arriving in Kinshasa ahead of Papal Pastoral Visit to DR Congo

Jan 27, 2023

The city of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is bustling with life as pilgrims continue to stream in ahead of Pope Francis’ pastoral visit to the Central African nation next week.

Patrick Muyaya Katembwe during the January 23 press conference. Credit: CENCO

Papal Visit “expression of compassion, solidarity with Congolese people”: State Official

Jan 24, 2023

The planned Papal visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) set to begin at the end of this month is an expression of Pope Francis’ thoughtfulness and solidarity with the people of God in the Central African nation, the Minister in charge of Communication and Media in the country has said.

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Comboni Postulant in DR Congo Hospitalized with Leg Injury after Mai-Mai Rebel Attack

Jan 24, 2023

A Postulant of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is admitted in hospital with gun injuries on his leg following an attack allegedly by Mai-Mai Kata Katanga rebels.

Fr. Marcelo Fonseca Oliveira. Credit: ACN

Terrorists in DR Congo Forcing Villagers to Flee Wealthy Homes: Catholic Missionary Priest

Jan 21, 2023

Terrorists operating in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are attacking wealthy homes and forcing inhabitants to flee, a Catholic Missionary Priest in the Central African country has said. 

Fr. Cola Emmanuel Lubamba. Credit: Courtesy Photo

A 700-Person Choir to Animate Public Papal Mass in Kinshasa, DR Congo

Jan 20, 2023

In the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) capital, Kinshasa, the first stop of Pope Francis’ two-nation visit to Africa, a 700-person choir is expected to animate the Public Papal Mass scheduled for Wednesday, February 1 at Ndolo Airport, the Choir Master has said.

Blandine, the only female mason in her class, life changed by Don Bosco center in Bukavu. Credit: Salesian Missions

Salesians in DR Congo Giving Women Opportunity for “viable, empowering career path”

Jan 19, 2023

Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are reaching out to women, giving them an opportunity for “a viable and empowering career path” in an initiative being realized at Don Bosco Technical School in the country’s Bukavu Archdiocese.

Entrance to the Church of Christ Congo, (ECC-CEPAC) in the Eastern Congolese city of Kasindi. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishop in DR Congo Condoles with Protestants after Sunday Bomb Attack

Jan 16, 2023

The Bishop of Butembo-Beni Diocese in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has expressed his solidarity with the victims of the Sunday, January 15 attack on a Protestant church in the Central African nation that reportedly left at least 17 people dead and several others injured.

Archbishop Ettore Balestrero during the January 12 press conference. Credit: CENCO

Papal Visit to DR Congo to Show “friendship, solidarity, closeness of universal Church”

Jan 12, 2023

The planned Papal visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) set to begin at the end of this month is an opportunity for Pope Francis to show his “friendship, solidarity, and closeness” with the people of God in the Central African nation, the Apostolic Nuncio in the country has said.

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DR Congo Situation “not completely clear” Even After Peace Agreement: Catholic Priest

Jan 11, 2023

The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is “not completely clear” even after the Central African nation signed a peace agreement to end hostilities in Eastern provinces of the country, a Catholic Priest has said.

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Salesians in DR Congo Facilitate Teachers’ Salaries, Education of Needy Learners

Dec 26, 2022

Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are facilitating the payment of salaries for teachers at Don Bosco Shasha in Mupfunya Shanga-Shasha village and the education of needy learners in the area that is part of Masisi Territory.

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Mill Hill Missionaries Providing Training to Restore Teenage Mothers’ Dignity in DR Congo

Dec 20, 2022

Tucked in the poverty-stricken Plateaux de Bateke region in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Bakanja-Anuarite Formation Centre has opened doors to dozens of young mothers whose childhood was stolen when they became pregnant and dropped out of school.

Official logo and motto of Pope Francis’ Apostolic visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Credit: Vatican Media

Bishops in DR Congo Engage Citizens to Give Pope Francis “a welcome worthy of his rank”

Dec 17, 2022

Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are engaging citizens of the Central African nation to accord the Holy Father “a welcome worthy of his rank” during his Apostolic visit early next year.

The death toll from floods caused by torrential rains in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital Kinshasa has risen to 141. Credit: Diocese of Kigezi

Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Plead with Government to Address Flooding as Over 140 Die

Dec 15, 2022

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) are appealing to the Congolese government to address the causes of flooding in the country after over 140 people were reportedly left dead when floods and mudslides hit the country’s capital, Kinshasa.

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Cardinal in DR Congo Expresses “compassion” for Victims of Destructive Floods in Kinshasa

Dec 14, 2022

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.