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Catholic Church in DR Congo
Church Leaders in DR Congo “strongly condemn” Violence Following General Elections
Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) and the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC) have “strongly condemned” cases of violence recorded in the country following the 20 December 2023 general elections.
"NO to any form of blessing of same-sex couples”: Congolese Bishops on Fiducia Supplicans
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have joined other Catholic Church leaders in Africa who have prohibited the implementation of Fiducia Supplicans (FS) in their Episcopal Sees and territories they govern.
Let’s “go massively to the polling stations”: Catholic Bishop in DR Congo ahead of Polls
Bishop François Abeli Muhoya Mutchapa of Kindu Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is calling for active participation in the Central African nation’s general elections scheduled for December 20.
Salesians Address Electricity Challenges at 156-bed-capacity Hospital in DR Congo
The Institute of Salesian of Don Bosco (SDB) has addressed electricity challenges at a hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by procuring a new generator.
Vote in “new leaders” for DR Congo’s “better future”: Catholic Bishop to Electorate
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) needs a new crop of political leaders, a Catholic Bishop in the country has said ahead of the general elections scheduled for December 20.
Catholic Bishop in DR Congo Faults Legislators Demanding Increased Pay over Teachers
Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku of the Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has faulted legislators in the country who are demanding an increase in their allowances and salaries instead of pleading for a better pay for teachers who he says are underpaid.
Ensure “objectivity, sincerity”: Catholic Bishop in DR Congo to Election Observers
Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku of the Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called on Christian election observers in his Episcopal See to ensure “objectivity and sincerity” in their role.
Political Campaigns “not a time to enrich the population”: Catholic Priest in DR Congo
A Catholic Priest ministering in the Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has cautioned the electorate against seeking to enrich themselves by accepting gifts from politicians during the electioneering period.
Pioneer African Theologian Eulogized As a “man who took God seriously, gift to the Church”
Fr. Bénézet Bujo, one of the pioneer figures of African Theology, who was laid to rest on November 25 has been eulogized as a “man who took God seriously, legend, gift to the Church.”
“Vote according to your conscience”: Congolese Cardinal ahead of General Elections
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo has urged eligible voters in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to vote according to their conscience and to elect leaders of good moral character in the country’s general elections slated for December 20.
New Bishops in DR Congo Pledge to Foster Togetherness and Collaboration
The newly appointed Bishops for Basankusu and Kamina Dioceses in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have pledged to always seek to foster togetherness and collaboration with the people of God under their pastoral care.
Congolese Cardinal Advocates for Pastoral Initiatives “with the poor at heart”
Ahead of the World Day of the Poor to be marked this year on November 19, the Archbishop of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called for pastoral initiatives that are hinged on the needs of the poor.
Pope Francis Appoints Two New Bishops for Dioceses in DR Congo
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Libère Pwongo Bope and Mons. Léonard Kakudju Muzinga as Bishops for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Basankusu and Kamina Dioceses respectively.
“Church of our time needs to listen to the Spirit”: Congolese Archbishop on Synodality
Archbishop Marcel Utembi Tapa, the President of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) who participated in the October 4-29 XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome has underlined the need for the Church “to listen to the Spirit” and to foster “participation for all.”
Publish Voter Register “as soon as possible”: Church Leaders in DR Congo to Electoral Body
Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) and the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC) have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to publish the voter registers “as soon as possible” ahead of general elections slated for December 20.
Catholic Bishops in Burundi, DRC, Rwanda Renew Commitment “alternative paths” to peace
Members of the Association of Episcopal Conferences of Central Africa (ACEAC) comprising Catholic Bishops in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Rwanda have renewed “alternative paths” to peace in their region.
Holy See “deeply concerned” about Human Rights Violations in DR Congo
The Holy See is “deeply concerned” about human rights violations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the chargé d’affaires of the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations in Geneva has said.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Dispute Alleged Role in Delayed Teachers Pay
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have sought to clarify their role in the payment of a section of teachers in the country after the Catholic Church in the country was accused of playing a part in the teachers’ delayed salaries.
Month of the Bible: Catholics in DR Congo Urged to be “stewards of nature”
Catholics in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been urged to be “stewards of nature” during the annual month of the Bible declared by members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO).
Cardinal in DR Congo Cautions Newly Consecrated Bishops against Fear “to denounce evil”
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo has urged the newly Consecrated Auxiliary Bishops of Kinshasa Archdiocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to “denounce evil” fearlessly during their Episcopal Ministry.
