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Catholic Church in DR Congo
Pope Francis Coming to “comfort all victims of insecurity”: Catholic Bishop in DR Congo
The Bishop of Butembo-Beni Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has said the planned pastoral visit to the country will “comfort all victims of insecurity”.
Pope Francis “is St. Peter coming to us, to confirm us in the faith”: Bishop in DR Congo
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kikwit in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has expressed joy as the Central African nation awaits the visit of Pope Francis, noting that the visit signifies the coming of St. Peter “to confirm us in the faith”.
Congolese Priest’s New Books Detail Religious Leaders’ Role in Illegal Immigration
Religious leaders are using their influence to entice young people into travelling abroad in search of “greener pastures” unaware of the dangers of illegal immigration, a Congolese Catholic Priest has said in his two books that detail the experiences of African migrants.
Apostolic Administrator of DR Congo’s Matadi Diocese Appointed Diocesan Bishop
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. André Giraud Pindi Muanza the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Matadi in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC). The Bishop-elect has been serving as the Apostolic Administrator of the Congolese Diocese since March 2021.
Easter Sunday Invasion of Catholic Parish in DR Congo “more than a sacrilege”, Bishop Says
The Bishop of Butembo-Beni Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has “strongly” condemned the invasion of the Catholic Parish in his Episcopal See that occurred on Easter Sunday.
Hundreds in Lubumbashi Archdiocese in DR Congo Benefit from Salesian Food Project
Close to 500 youth in Kansebula, a village in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Lubumbashi Archdiocese, can have a decent meal thanks to a food project started at a 44-hectare farm that belongs to the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB).
Pope Francis Coming “not only for Catholics”, Apostolic Nuncio in DR Congo Says
The representative of the Holy Father in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has said the planned Papal visit is for everyone in the Central African nation, and not just for Catholics.
Catholic Bishop in DRC Urges Clergy, Faithful to “massively participate” in Papal Visit
The Bishop of Butembo-Beni Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called on members of the Clergy, women and men Religious and the Laity in the Central African nation to actively participate in their numbers in the planned pastoral visit of Pope Francis in July.
Clergy, Laity in Kisangani, DR Congo, Plan March in Solidarity with Victims of Violence
The people of God in the Archdiocese of Kisangani in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have planned to hold “a peaceful march” to show their solidarity with victims of violence in the country’s Ituri Province.
Pope Francis Erects New Diocese in DR Congo, Appoints First Bishop
Pope Francis has erected a new Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and appointed Mons. Sebastien Kenda Ntumba, a member of the Clergy of Luiza Diocese, as the first Bishop of the Episcopal See.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo’s Kisangani Province Decry Violence, Urge “frank dialogue”
The Catholic Bishops in the Kisangani Ecclesiastical Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have bemoaned heightened insecurity in their respective Episcopal Sees and call on parties in conflict to engage in “frank dialogue”.
Vatican Unveils Logo, Motto of Pope Francis’ July Apostolic Visit to DR Congo
Officials of the Holy See Press have unveiled the logo and motto of Pope Francis’ Apostolic visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in July.
Pope Francis “is coming as the father of a big family”: Catholic Archbishop in DR Congo
Pope Francis will be visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) “as the father of a big family”, the Catholic Archbishop of the country’s Bukavu Archdiocese has said.
On International Women’s Day, Salesians Review Women Empowerment Programs in Africa
On the annual event of the International Women’s Day (IWD) marked March 8, officials of a development entity of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have reviewed their programs that seek to empower “young women and girls” across the globe, including Africa.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Urge “works of mercy, peace building” Ahead of Papal Visit
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have, in a collective statement at the end of their 59th Plenary Assembly, urged the people of God to carry out works of mercy, reconciliation, and peacebuilding ahead of Pope Francis’ July pastoral visit.
Catholic Leaders in South Sudan, DR Congo Express “great joy” Over Planned Papal Visit
Catholic Bishops in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) say they have received with “great joy” the news of the planned pastoral visit of Pope Francis to their respective countries.
Pope Francis to Visit Two African Countries in July, Vatican Official Says
Pope Francis is expected to visit two African nations in a July trip that is to begin in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and then to South Sudan, an official at the Vatican has announced.
