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Catholic Church in DR Congo
Catholic Bishop Condemns Deadly Attack on Hospital in DR Congo, Challenges Government to “wake up from slumber”
Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku of the Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has condemned the killing of several civilians, among them over a dozen patients, in an attack reportedly by Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel group on a Church-run health facility in Biambwe, North Kivu Province.
“My prayers are with families in Kivu,” Pope Leo XIV Prays for Victims of Christian Persecution in DR Congo
Pope Leo XIV has expressed his spiritual closeness with countries where Christians are persecuted and prayed for families that have lost their loved ones in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where attacks targeting Christians are said to be emerging.
Congolese Bishop Eulogized as “great pastor,” who Strengthened Ecclesial Collaboration in Central Africa
Bishop Faustin Ngabu, the second Bishop of the Goma Catholic Diocese in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), who died on October 26, has been remembered as a “great pastor” who was dedicated and closer to the people of God.
Remembered as “a man of dialogue, reflection”, Second Bishop of DR Congo’s Goma Diocese Dies at 90
Bishop Faustin Ngabu, the second Bishop of the Goma Catholic Diocese in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has passed on after a prolonged illness. He was aged 90.
Catholic Priests “safe, unharmed” after Armed Robbery at Parish in DR Congo’s Kisangani Archdiocese
Two members of the Missionaries of the Company of Mary (SMM/Montfort Missionaries), also known as, are “safe and unharmed” following an armed robbery at their Parish residence in the Archdiocese of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on October 17.
Cardinal Ambongo Seeks Prayers for Success of Mission to Congolese Diocese Experiencing Leadership Crisis
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has appealed for prayers for the success of a special mission to the Diocese of Wamba, which he is undertaking at the request of the Holy See, following a leadership crisis that has affected the local Church community.
Vatican Halts Formation of Seminarians in DR Congo’s Wamba Diocese “until further notice”, Cites “difficult environment”
The Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization has suspended the formation of Seminarians in the Catholic Diocese of Wamba in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), citing a “difficult ecclesial environment”, which it says undermines Priestly training.
18 Deacons, 4 Priests Ordained in DR Congo Urged to Exemplify Humility, Simplicity in Ministry
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo has called upon the 18 Deacons and four Priests he ordained to embrace humility and simplicity in their ministry.
“DR Congo urgently needs to regain peace”, Cardinal Ambongo Says, Calls for Truth, Justice
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa has called for lasting peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), emphasizing that it must be rooted in truth and justice.
DR Congo’s Catholic Bishops Denounce Fresh Killings in Eastern Region, Say “human life is sacred, must be respected”
Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) have denounced the new wave of deadly attacks in the Eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), decrying what they describe as the growing trivialization of human life in the Central African nation.
Congolese Catholic Diocese Announces Weeklong Commemoration of Bishop’s 25th Death Anniversary
The Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced a week of activities to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the passing on of Archbishop Emmanuel Kataliko, remembered as the second Bishop of the Congolese Episcopal See.
Catholic Church Commission in DR Congo Declares September 21 Annual National Day for “peace, democracy, living together”
The Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace (JPC) of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced the establishment of an annual National Justice and Peace Day (JNJP) aimed to promote peaceful coexistence and democracy in the Central African nation.
Catholic Priest “out of danger” Following Armed Bandits Attack in DR Congo’s Kisangani Archdiocese
Fr. Jean-Paul Yailo Wamoko, a member of the Clergy of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kisangani in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is recovering after he was shot and robbed reportedly by “unidentified bandits.”
“Time of grace, synodal conversion”: Cardinal Ambongo on Pastoral Week in DR Congo’s Kinshasa Archdiocese
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called for spiritual renewal in a spirit of discernment as his Metropolitan See opens its second Archdiocesan Pastoral Week.
Inside Four-Stage Roadmap Unveiled by Religious Leaders in DR Congo to End Protracted Violence
Religious leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have presented a detailed roadmap for a national and inclusive peace process in the war-torn Central African nation.
Retired Auxiliary Bishop of Kinshasa in DR Congo Dies Aged 79, Eulogized as “a humble servant, man of prayer”
Bishop Edouard Kisonga Ndinga, retired Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has died at the age of 79.
Caritas Internationalis Joins DR Congo’s Catholic Bishops to Denounce “brutal violence inflicted on innocent civilians”
Caritas Internationalis (CI) is in solidarity with the Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in denouncing violence against civilians in the Central African nation.
University of Goma to Build Peace Hall in Honour of Congolese Martyr Beatified in Rome
The University of Goma (UNIGOM) has announced plans to construct a peace hall in memory of Blessed Floribert Bwana Chui Bin Kositi, a former student of the institution who was beatified on June 15 in Rome for his courageous witness of faith and integrity.
“Ituri is bleeding”: Caritas in DR Congo Condemns Ongoing Massacres, Calls for End to State of Siege
The humanitarian arm of the Catholic Diocese of Bunia in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has denounced the massacre of innocent civilians following the July 27 attack on Blessed Anuarite Komanda Parish and other areas in DRC’s Ituri Province, warning that the region has been “abandoned in the face of horror” and that the state of siege imposed by the government has failed to bring peace and security to the population.
Pope Leo XIV Sends Message of “deep sorrow” after Islamist Militants Kill Over 30 at Catholic Parish in DR Congo
Pope Leo XIV has expressed his closeness with families that lost their loved ones in the islamist attack on Blessed Anuarite Komanda Catholic Parish in Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
