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Pope Francis Holds Moment of Silence for Slain Priests and Religious in South Sudan
Pope Francis held a moment of silence Saturday for priests and religious who have been killed in South Sudan.
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.
“Unforgettable days spent with us”: Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Thank Pope Francis
The President of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) has, on behalf of the Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), thanked Pope Francis for the “unforgettable days” the Holy Father spent with the people of God in the country during his four-day Apostolic visit that concluded Friday, February 3.
United for Peace in South Sudan in the Nine-day “walking for peace”: Bishop, Pilgrims
Pilgrims in the nine-day “walking for peace” pilgrimage organized by the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek who arrived in Juba on Thursday, February 2, the eve of the arrival of Pope Francis in South Sudan, were united for peace and reconciliation in the country.
Latest Papal Trip Answers, “Can something good happen in South Sudan?": Legislator
A Member of Parliament (MP) in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State has said the second leg of Pope Francis' two African nation trip is a “miracle” to the people of God in the East-Central African nation.
Congolese Catholics are "a lung" for the Universal Church: Pope Francis
The enthusiasm, joy, and missionary zeal of Congolese Catholics give oxygen to the whole Church, Pope Francis said during his final meeting in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday.
“Greatly touched”: Victims of Violence in DR Congo after Encounter with Pope Francis
After interacting with Pope Francis on Wednesday, February 1, victims of violence in Ituri Province in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have expressed hope that peace would return to their country and to their region.
"No more bloodshed," Pope Francis Begs South Sudanese Leaders on Day 1 of Pilgrimage
On the first day of his peace pilgrimage, Pope Francis begged the leaders of South Sudan to work together to put an end to bloody conflict in their country.
Pope Francis Lands in South Sudan, Fulfills Yearslong Dream to Nation in Civil Strife
The pope has called his Feb. 3-5 visit to Juba, South Sudan’s capital, a “pilgrimage of peace.”
Pope to Priests in DR Congo: Bring People Jesus, who "heals the wounds of every heart"
On the World Day of Consecrated Life, Pope Francis thanked the more than 18,000 priests and religious in the Democratic Republic of Congo for serving others amid the country’s “difficult and often dangerous conditions.”
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.
Pope "left without words" After Children’s Shocking Stories of Violence in Eastern Congo
In a moving encounter with Pope Francis, children from eastern Congo laid down the machetes and knives used to kill their families at the foot of Christ’s cross to symbolize their forgiveness.
Biggest Papal Masses Ever: How Does February 1 Mass in the DR Congo Compare?
Papal Masses, especially in the last 50 years or so, have attracted crowds of millions — many of them at World Youth Days.
1 Million Attend Joyful Mass with Pope Francis in Democratic Republic of Congo
More than one million people attended Pope Francis’ Mass in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday morning, according to local authorities.
"It’s not philanthropy, but faith": Pope Francis to Congolese Charities
The pope praised the work being done to assist those in poverty and emphasized the importance of Christian charity as an integral part of the faith.
Pope Francis’ Visit to “strengthen faith, hope, charity” of Congolese: Catholic Archbishop
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.
Dozens of Central Africa Province Jesuits to Meet Pope Francis in Private Audience
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.
Climate Activists in DR Congo Appeal for Pope’s Support in Ending Fossil Fuel Projects
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.
South Sudan lifts Suspension on Rome Peace Talks ahead of Ecumenical Visit
South Sudan has announced the lifting of the suspension on the Rome Peace talks with the Non-Signatory groups days to the arrival of Pope Francis, the Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields, to the country.
"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.
