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Catholic Church in DR Congo

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO)

Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Condemn Killings, “disregard for human life” following Deadly Jailbreak

Sep 5, 2024

Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have condemned ongoing violence, and massacres in the country, expressing concern about disregard for human dignity following a September 2 jailbreak that left hundreds dead.

Late Bishop Dominique Bulamatari.

Immediate Former Bishop of DR Congo’s Molegbe Diocese Eulogized as “exceptional, respected, beloved figure”

Aug 26, 2024

Tributes are pouring in for Bishop Dominique Bulamatari, the immediate former Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Molegbe in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), who passed on in Kinshasa at 69.

Pope Francis prays during his general audience on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.

Pope Francis in Solidarity with DR Congo’s “so tried” People Affected by Monkeypox

Aug 26, 2024

Pope Francis has expressed solidarity with the thousands of people affected by Monkeypox (Mpox), especially those in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), who he describes as “so tried”. 

Blood of Four Newly Beatified Martyrs “seed for the profound evangelization” in DR Congo, Globally: Cardinal Ambongo

Aug 18, 2024

The blood of the four Congolese martyrs, who were martyred by anti-religious guerrillas in the Kwilu Rebellion in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 1964 has, over the years, facilitated the evangelization mission of the Church locally and across the globe, Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo has said. 

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) with President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo.

Respect Ceasefire Agreement, Appeal for International Support: Catholic Bishops to DR Congo, Rwanda Governments

Aug 9, 2024

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) are urging the governments of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda to honour the recently signed peace agreement aimed to bring stability to DRC’s Eastern.

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Four Priests, 23 Deacons Ordained in DR Congo’s Butembo-Beni Diocese Exhorted to Always “learn, think about doing good”

Aug 2, 2024

Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku of the Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has exhorted the four Priests and 23 Deacons he ordained to focus on “doing good” as members of the Clergy. 

In the refugee camps in Goma, Caritas Goma is addressing essential needs by managing various WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) facilities. Credit: Caritas Internationalis

Caritas Congo Giving Hope to “victims of the daily violence” in North Kivu Province: Report

Jul 29, 2024

Caritas Congo Asbl, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is giving hope to the victims of violence in the country’s North Kivu Province through humanitarian assistance, according to a report. 

Credit: Fr. Jean-Baptiste Malenge

“We thank you for saying yes to the Lord”: Catholic Bishop in DR Congo to 25 Newly Ordained Deacons

Jul 22, 2024

The decision to be available to serve the people of God as an ordained minister is laudable, Bishop Charles Ndaka Salabisala has said. 

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Relief as Catholic Priests Trekking for Miles in DR Congo Receive New Motorbikes to Achieve “pastoral proximity” Policy

Jul 20, 2024

In the Catholic Diocese of Boma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Priests walk for up to 40 kilometers to reach some of the mission stations of the Congolese Episcopal See, which are in very remote places.

Mons. Donatien Nshole (right), CENCO Secretary General, and Mr. Corneille Nangaa (left). Credit: CENCO/ Diocese of Goma

Official Distances DR Congo’s Catholic Bishops from Pro-Rebel Politician

Jul 19, 2024

The Secretary General of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) has distanced Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from the leader of an opposition party, who allied himself with several rebel movements, including the M23.

Bishop Dieudonné Madrapile Tanzi (right) of the Catholic Diocese of Isangi and Bishop Julien Andavo Mbia (right)

Immediate Former Bishop of DR Congo’s Isiro-Niangara Dies Hours after Pope Francis Appoints Apostolic Administrator

Jul 14, 2024

Bishop Julien Andavo Mbia, the immediate former Local Ordinary of Isiro-Niangara Catholic Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has passed on.

Official Distances DR Congo’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa from Accusation of Mismanagement

Jul 11, 2024

The Chancellor of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has distanced the Metropolitan See headquartered in the country’s capital from information on social media platforms that alleges mismanagement of funds and other "persistent malaise" in the Archdiocese.

Bishop Martin Banga Ayanyaki of the Catholic Diocese of Buta in DR Congo. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Buta

Cardinal Ambongo Urges Newly Ordained Bishop to “always be available”, Serving “without discrimination of any kind”

Jul 8, 2024

Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo has urged the newly Consecrated Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Buta in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to be at the service of the people of God, serving them all with humility. 

Archbishop Fulgence Muteba Mugalu, newly elected President of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO). Credit: CENCO

New President of Congolese Bishops' Conference says Task is “a great responsibility, new challenge”

Jul 3, 2024

Archbishop Fulgence Muteba Mugalu of the Catholic Archdiocese of  Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) who was elected President of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) on June 27 has described his new position as both challenging and a great task.

A student after taking the end-of-year exam in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Credit: Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS)

How Jesuit Entity Facilitated Safe Access of “displaced students” to Exam Rooms in DR. Congo’s Embattled Region

Jun 30, 2024

Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), an international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), has facilitated safe access of “displaced students” to exam rooms in the war-torn North Kivu Province in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Mons. Cyrille Ikomba Mankelele Mambi, appointed Apostolic Administrator to help in shepherding the Diocese of Popokabaka in DR Congo. Credit: CENCO

Pope Francis Appoints Apostolic Administrator for DRC’s Popokabaka Diocese

Jun 12, 2024

After considering the state of health of the Local Ordinary of Popokabaka Diocese in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Cyrille Ikomba Mankelele Mambi as an apostolic Administrator to help in shepherding the Diocese.

Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo with participants attending the interdisciplinary colloquium which the Omnia Omnibus University of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa organized. Credit: Omnia Omnibus University

“More collaboration than difficulties”: Congolese Cardinal on Church-State Relations

May 28, 2024

There is “more collaboration” between the Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) “than difficulties”, Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo has said.

Credit: Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS)

Parents, Teachers, Refugees, IDPs among Beneficiaries of Jesuit Entity’s “psychosocial support” in Eastern DR Congo

May 23, 2024

Victims of violent conflicts from North and South Kivu Provinces of Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), who include parents, teachers, refugees, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) are among the beneficiaries of the “psychosocial support” under the auspices of the Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), the entity has reported. 

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO). Credit: CENCO

“It is with great shock”: Catholic Bishops in DR Congo on Reports of Pentecost Sunday Coup Attempt

May 22, 2024

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) are shocked to hear reports of a coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the early hours of Pentecost Sunday, May 19.

Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo with President, Félix Tshisekedi. Credit: Presidency of the Republic of DRC

Amid Judicial Enquiry against Him, Cardinal Ambongo Meets DR Congo’s President to “shed light on various points”

May 18, 2024

Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), who is facing a judicial enquiry into allegations of “seditious behavior” that were leveled against him has said that his Thursday, May 16 meeting with the country’s President, Félix Tshisekedi, aimed at clarifying “various points”.