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14 Catholics Killed in Democratic Republic of Congo after Refusing to Convert to Islam
The Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano reported that the 14 Catholics were killed in North Kivu by members of an ISIS-affiliated militia.
Salesian Priest "with heart of Good Shepherd" Stabbed to Death in DR Congo
The Salesian News Agency reported the murder of Father Léopold Feyen in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on Dec. 12.
World Immersed in Pagan Culture with “own idols, gods”: Pope Francis to Jesuits in S.Sudan
During the fraternal conversation that Pope Francis had with members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Juba, South Sudan, the Holy Father cautioned against “pagan culture”, which he said “has its own idols and gods” and that it has pervaded the world, the Jesuit-run journal, La Civiltà Cattolica reported Thursday, February 16.
"I believe Pope’s ministry is for life": Pope Francis in Meeting with Jesuits in DR Congo
Pope Francis addressed once again the question of whether he will resign the papacy in two conversations with Jesuit priests in Africa this month.
Why Pope Francis’ Focus on Africa, Church Peripheries is “disruptive in a good sense”
Pope Francis has paid special attention to Africa, a Catholic theologian has said, noting that the Holy Father’s focus on Africa, which he says has always been the periphery, is “disruptive in a good sense.”
Catholic Priest, Students Arrested for Chants against President after Papal Event in DRC
The students and Father Guy Julien Muluku were detained nearly 34 hours before being released shortly before 10 p.m. on Feb. 3.
Here’s What Pope Francis Said About Exploitative Mining in the Congo
As part of his visit to Africa this week, Pope Francis met Tuesday with civil leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), one of the largest and poorest countries on the continent. Speaking with authorities including President Félix Tshisekedi, the pope denounced the practice of child labor in the country’s many mines, a widespread problem exacerbated by an ever-increasing global demand for cobalt, a vital component of rechargeable batteries.
"Hands off Africa!" Pope Francis Says in Democratic Republic of Congo
In his first speech in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday, Pope Francis urged the international community to give the central African country its autonomy while not turning a blind eye to exploitation and violence.
Pope Francis Meets with Refugees from Congo and South Sudan Before Flight to Africa
Before departing on his flight to Africa on Tuesday morning, Pope Francis met with a group of refugees and migrants from the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan at the Vatican.
Pope Francis Prays for Victims of Congo Church Bombing
Pope Francis expressed his closeness on Tuesday to the victims of a church bombing in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that killed at least 14 people and injured more than 60.
Pope’s Visit “strong signal, hope for peace” in Eastern DR Congo: Nobel Peace Prize Winner
The planned Papal visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) early next year signals peace for the people of God in the Eastern part of the country, the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Denis Mukwege, has said.
Thousands of Child Workers in DR Congo Exploited in China-backed Cobalt Mines: Testimony
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Pope Francis Celebrates Holy Mass in Congolese Rite, Calls for Witnessing of Peace
The pope began his homily with the word, “esengo,” which means “joy” in Lingala, the Bantu-based creole spoken in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Pope Francis "greatly disappointed" over Missing Pastoral Trip to Africa This Week
The pope released a video message in which he urged the Congolese and South Sudanese people to place their hope in God.
Pope Francis Advances Causes of Italian Nuns Who Died in Ebola Outbreak in Africa
Pope Francis has recognized the heroic virtue of three Italian religious sisters who died from Ebola in Africa during the 1995 outbreak.
