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Catholic Bishop Struggles to Reach 30,000 Violence Victims in CAR amid Insecurity, Poor Transport

Jan 15, 2026

The People of God in the Zemio area of the Central African Republic (CAR) is becoming increasing difficult to access owing to violence, exacerbating the region's humanitarian situation especially for those in camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs), the Coadjutor Bishop of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Bangassou has said.

Bishop Aurelio Gazzero, Coadjutor Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bangassou in the Central African Republic (CAR). Credit: Lanoca

Cardinal in CAR Urges New Bishop to be Attentive to Needs of Impoverished Community

Jun 11, 2024

The Archbishop of Bangui Archdiocese in the Central African Republic (CAR) has urged the new Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bangassou to be a source of hope for the impoverished community he has been called to serve.

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