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Insecurity in CAR Bars Three Bishops from Accessing Bangui for Plenary Meeting
The rising insecurity in the Central African Republic (CAR) has prevented three Bishops from their colleagues for the first annual Plenary Assembly taking place in the country’s capital, Bangui, a...
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Pope Francis Calls for “fraternal, respectful dialogue” in CAR amid Disputed Election
Pope Francis has called on the warring parties in the Central African Republic (CAR) to seek a “fraternal” and “respectful dialogue” to resolve disputes arising from the disputed December 27...
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International Catholic Charity Donates Towards Formation of Novices in CAR
Young Carmelite Novices in the Central African Republic (CAR) have received a financial boost from the Catholic pastoral charity and pontifical foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, to facilitate...
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After Elections, CAR Population Facing Uncertainty, Living “in fear, anxiety”: Bishop
A week after general elections in the Central African Republic (CAR), a Bishop ministering in the landlocked nation says the country’s population is living “in fear and anxiety” due to...
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Ahead of Elections in CAR, Bishops Caution against Armed Political Alliances
Ahead of general elections slated to take place Sunday, December 27, Bishops in the Central African Republic (CAR) have, in a collective statement, cautioned against political alliances comprising armed groups.
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Laxity in COVID-19 Preventive Measures, Political Manipulation Concerns in CAR: Cardinal
The laxity in adhering to COVID-19 preventive measure and political manipulation ahead of elections in the Central African Republic (CAR) are two concerns that the country’s Cardinal has highlighted.
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Cardinal in Central Africa Pays Tribute to Imam Who Worked to Unite Christians, Muslims
The Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has eulogized the late Imam Omar Kobine Lamaya, acknowledging his tireless work for unity and as one who had “respect and appreciation”...
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Report Outlines Purpose of Project Set for Violence Survivors in Central African Republic
Details of what a project established to restore the dignity of those who have survived acts of violence in the Central African Republic (CAR) seeks to achieve have been outlined...
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African Bishops Join Worldwide Call to End Abuse by Multinational Corporations
Catholic Bishops from across Africa joined more than 110 Prelates from different parts of the world to appeal for an end to corporate abuse by multinational companies, which they say,...
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Calls for Ceasefire amid COVID-19 Disregarded in Cameroon, CAR, Nigeria: Church Leaders
Calls for ceasefire amid COVID-19 crisis in areas of armed conflicts by world leaders including the Holy Father and the United Nations Chief have been disregarded in Africa, various Church leaders have testified.
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Stakeholders in CAR Consult to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 with 5 Confirmed Cases
With just five confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Central African Republic (CAR), stakeholders of various institutions in the country, including Catholic Church leaders, held a meeting to consult on...
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Government Officials in CAR, São Tomé, Reach Out to Church Leaders over COVID-19
As many nations struggle to contain the spread of COVID-19, with reports of at least 30 African countries with confirmed cases, government officials in the Central African Republic (CAR) and São...
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In CAR, “violence has dropped dramatically”: Cardinal on 2019 Truce
A year after the signing of a peace agreement between the Central African Republic (CAR) government and 14 non-state armed groups, a Cardinal who has been instrumental in the peace...
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Leaders of Indigenous Female Religious Orders in Central Africa to Foster Reconciliation
At the conclusion of the 33rd General Assembly of the Women's Union of Indigenous Congregations of Central Africa (UFCAAC), that brought together Major Superiors of indigenous religious congregations in central Africa,...
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CAR Church Admits Sexual Abuse Cases, Sets Up Commission to “sensitize Church leaders”
The Church in the Central African Republic (CAR) has admitted to incidences of sexual abuse of minors and has responded by taking steps toward the safeguarding of children and vulnerable...
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“Do justice to creation, it keeps shouting at us”: African Cardinal to Pilgrims in CAR
During the concluding Mass of the Annual National Pilgrimage in the Central African Republic (CAR) Saturday, December 7, the Archbishop of Bangui, Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga called on the congregation of...
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Bishops’ Commission in CAR Want Khartoum Agreement Respected amid Renewed Clashes
At a time when recent renewed clashes have left dozens dead in the Central African Republic (CAR), the Justice and Peace Commission (JPC) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference has urged...
