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Catholic Church in CAR

Official logo of the Synod on Synodality. Credit: Vatican Media

Synod on Synodality “great moment of ecclesial communion”: Catholic Bishops in CAR

Jan 21, 2023

The ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality offer an opportunity for “ecclesial communion” among the people of God in the Central African Republic (CAR),  Catholic Bishops in the country have said.

Members of the Central African Episcopal Conference (CECA). Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishops in CAR Highlight Country’s Challenges, Advocate for Security Reforms

Jan 17, 2023

Catholic Bishops in the Central African Republic (CAR) have highlighted challenges the country is facing and called on the government to spearhead reforms in the security sector to guarantee the safeguarding of the lives and property of citizens. 

Mons. Giuseppe Laterza, appointed Apostolic Nuncio to the Central African Republic (CAR) and Chad on 5 January 2022. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Pope Francis Appoints New Apostolic Nuncio to CAR, Chad, Assigns Him Titular See

Jan 6, 2023

Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Giuseppe Laterza as the new Apostolic Nuncio to the Central African Republic (CAR) and Chad and assigned him the Titular See of Vartana in Italy with the dignity of Archbishop.

Fr. José Minaku Lukoli SJ, appointed President of the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM). Credit: JCAM

New President of Jesuits in Africa, Madagascar “needs no introduction”: Outgoing Leader

Dec 5, 2022

The newly appointed President of the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) is well known to the members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in the continental forum and “needs no introduction”, the outgoing President, Fr. Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator, has said.

Jolivia is one of the few girls training to be a mechaninc in JRS's vocational centre in Bambari, Central African Republic. Credit: JRS

Jesuit Entity Realizing Partnerships “to enhance livelihood opportunities” for CAR’s Youth

Nov 12, 2022

The international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is realizing partnerships aimed at enhancing “livelihood opportunities” and fostering peace among the youth in the Central African Republic (CAR).

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga during Holy Mass organized to officially launch the new pastoral year of Bangui Archdiocese on October 2. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Walking Together “an emergency, an imperative necessity for the world”: Cardinal in CAR

Oct 6, 2022

Walking together is an “emergency and an imperative necessity” for the people of God in the world as they participate in the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality, the Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has said.

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga addressing participants at the 43rd Meeting of Friendship Among Peoples (Rimini Meeting) in Italy. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Cardinal in CAR Cautions against “logic of war, supremacy” at Rimini Meeting in Italy

Aug 23, 2022

The Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has decried the numerous ongoing violent conflicts in the world and cautioned against the “logic of war and supremacy”, describing them as real threats to humanity. 

Members of the Central African Episcopal Conference (CECA). Credit: CECA

Crises of “moral, civic values, educational system” among CAR Challenges: Catholic Bishops

Jul 2, 2022

Catholic Bishops in the Central African Republic (CAR) have, in a collective statement, highlighted crises of “moral and civic values and a decay of the educational system” among the challenges the country is facing.

Credit: Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS)

Former Child Soldiers in Central African Republic Benefiting from Jesuit Entity’s Training

May 21, 2022

More than 300 children who served as child soldiers in the Central African Republic (CAR) have been given an opportunity to transform their lives through training opportunities spearheaded by Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), an international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga at the 65th anniversary of the Catholic University of Congo (UCC), in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Credit: UCC

Cardinal in CAR Advocates for Interreligious Dialogue, Says “indispensable path to peace”

Apr 28, 2022

At an international colloquium marking the 65th anniversary of the Catholic University of Congo (UCC), in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has underscored the importance of interreligious dialogue in peace building.

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga during the press conference in CAR's capital Bangui 5 October 2021. Credit: Archdiocese of Bangui

Start of War Crime Trials to Mark “an end to impunity”: Cardinal in CAR

Apr 27, 2022

The Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has said that trials of individuals accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed since 2003 by the country’s Special Criminal Court (SCC) is expected to mark an end to impunity.

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga visited the president of the Supreme Islamic Council of the Central African Republic (CSISCA), Imam Mahamat Deleris, and donated some basic food items. Credit: Archdiocese of Bangui

CAR Cardinal Reaches Out to Muslims Observing Ramadan, Says “we must always be together”

Apr 8, 2022

The Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has reached out to Muslims observing the Holy month of Ramadan with assistance as a sign of solidarity and said, “we must always be together”.