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Catholic Church in CAR

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR). Credit: Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans/CSSp.)

“Religion must connect, not divide us”: Cardinal Nzapalainga of CAR Ahead of Mission Congress in France

Nov 7, 2025

Religion should unite rather than divide, Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR) has said, urging Christians to live out mission as a daily expression of fraternity, dialogue, and shared humanity.

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR). Credit: RND Bangui

“Learn to live together, fostering mutual respect”: Cardinal Nzapalainga at Launch of Pastoral Year in Bangui, CAR

Sep 23, 2025

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR) has called on the people of God in his Metropolitan See to foster mutual respect as they live together. 

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR). Credit: RND Bangui

Bangui Archdiocese’s 2025-2026 Pastoral Year Launch to Be Time to Live “mystery of unity of Triune God": CAR Cardinal

Sep 8, 2025

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR) has announced the launch of the 2025–2026 pastoral year in his Metropolitan See later this month, and described the six-day gathering scheduled to kick off of September 23 as a period to live “the mystery of unity of the Triune God.”

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR). Credit: ACI Africa

Cardinal Nzapalainga on Muslim-Christian Relations in CAR: “We no longer see each other as enemies”

Aug 4, 2025

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR) has highlighted the progress in Muslim-Christian relations, emphasizing that the two communities, once divided by conflict, now see each other as brothers rather than enemies.

Credit: Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)

Protection of IDPs Goes Beyond Humanitarian Aid: Jesuit Entity Official in CAR

Jul 23, 2025

Internally Displaced People (IDPs) need love and protection that goes beyond humanitarian aid, the Education Monitoring Officer of the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) in the Central African Republic (CAR) has said.

St. Joan of Arc Cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Mbaïki in the Central African Republic (CAR). Credit: Catholic Diocese of Mbaïki

“Truth will set you free”: Catholic Bishop in CAR Denies Complicity in Anonymous Sexual Abuse Case, Urges Reconciliation

Jul 22, 2025

Bishop Jesús Ruiz Molina of the Catholic Diocese of Mbaïki in the Central African Republic (CAR) has denied accusations of silence and complicity in an anonymous allegation of sexual abuse involving a Diocesan Priest.

Members of the Central African Episcopal Conference (CECA). Credit: CECA

Central Africans Have “will, courage to live” Despite Persistent Challenges: CAR Catholic Bishops

Jun 28, 2025

The people of God in the Central African Republic (CAR) have manifested resilience amid harsh realities of life in the country, including “repeated military–political crises”, the country’s Catholic Bishops have said. 

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR). Credit: Bangui Archdiocese

Violent Storm Destroys Marian Shrine in CAR’s Bangui Archdiocese, Cardinal Appeals for Support, Solidarity

May 30, 2025

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR) has appealed for solidarity and support in rebuilding the Shrine of Our Lady of Ngoukomba after a violent storm that teared off roofs, uprooted trees, and destroyed other structures. 

Cardinal Nzapalainga Eulogizes Pope Francis as “a man who loved the Central African Republic, Church in Africa”

Apr 23, 2025

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui has paid a glowing tribute to Pope Francis, who passed on Easter Monday, describing the late Pontiff as a devoted friend of the Central African Republic (CAR) and a shepherd who loved the Church across Africa.

Cardinal in CAR “strongly condemns” Military Brutality Against Civilians, Demands Justice for Victims

Apr 20, 2025

The Archbishop of Bangui Archdiocese in the Central African Republic (CAR) has condemned acts of brutality reportedly committed by members of the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) against civilians and called for justice for victims and accountability.

Bishop Aurelio Gazzera. Credit: ACN

“Careful not to set a fire”: Catholic Bishop Expresses Commitment by Christians, Muslims to Peace in CAR

Apr 15, 2025

Efforts to end the many years of conflict between Christians and Muslims in the Central African Republic (CAR) are starting to bear fruit, the Coadjutor Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bangassou has said, noting that each of these groups is careful not to be the cause of any fighting.

From left to right: Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga, Bishop Nestor-Désiré Nongo-Aziagbia, Bishop Bertrand Guy Richard Appora-Ngalanibé. Credit: ACN

Catholic Bishops Appeal to International Community Not to Punish CAR for Government’s “opening” to Russia

Feb 18, 2025

A group of Catholic Bishops from the Central African Republic (CAR) who visited the headquarters of the Pontifical charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International in Germany, have appealed to the international community to keep supporting CAR in its fight against insecurity, noting that the country is being sidelined at the continental level.

Catholic Bishop of Alindao Diocese, CAR, Lauds Predecessor as “good Pastor who impressed us with his simple way of life”

Nov 14, 2024

Late Bishop Peter Marzinkowski, the pioneer Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Alindao in the Central African Republic (CAR), who was laid to rest on November 4 manifested a simple lifestyle that impressed the people of God he encountered and shepherded, his immediate successor has said.

Late Bishop Peter Marzinkowski

“Simple yet profound”: Germany-based Nigerian Spiritan Eulogizes Pioneer Catholic Bishop of Alindao, CAR

Oct 31, 2024

Bishop Peter Marzinkowski, the pioneer Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Alindao in the Central African Republic (CAR), who died October 21 has been remembered for touching many lives in his “simple yet profound” approach to life.

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga during the launch of the new pastoral year in Bangui Archdiocese in the Central African Republic (CAR). Credit: Primature RCA Officiel

Cardinal in CAR Calls for Renewed Commitment to Mission at Launch of Pastoral Year in Bangui Archdiocese

Sep 26, 2024

The Archbishop of Bangui Archdiocese in the Central African Republic (CAR) has urged the people of God in his Metropolitan See to recommit to the Church's mission, emphasizing the importance of proclaiming the Good News in challenging times.

Credit: Primature RCA Officiel

“You don’t become a Priest on your own”: Cardinal in CAR Urges Newly Ordained Priests to Serve, Share Joy, Hope

Sep 24, 2024

The Archbishop of Bangui Archdiocese in the Central African Republic (CAR) has urged the three Deacons he ordained to Priests to embody Christ’s love through service and closeness to their communities. 

Mons. Victor Hugo Castillo Matarrita

Provincial Superior of Comboni Missionaries in CAR Appointed Bishop of Kaga-Bandoro Diocese

Sep 5, 2024

Pope Francis has appointed the Provincial Director of the Congregation of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (M.C.C.J) in the Central Africa Republic (CAR) the Local Ordinary of Kaga-Bandoro Diocese.

The award was presented to Fr. Justin Ndéma who represented Cardinal Dieudonné Nzapalaïnga, Apostle Nicolas Guérékoyamé Gbangou, and the widow of Imam Omar Kobine Layama. Credit: Aegis Trust

Cardinal Nzapalainga among Winners of 2024 Aegis Award for Playing “a critical role” in Preventing Violence in CAR

Jul 31, 2024

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR) is among the three winners of the 2024 Aegis Award for his “critical role” in preventing violent conflicts in the country. 

Members of the Central African Episcopal Conference (CECA). Credit: CECA

Respect for Human Dignity “opens us to harmonious relationship with other creatures”: Catholic Bishops in CAR

Jun 29, 2024

Members of the Central African Episcopal Conference (CECA) are calling on the people of God in the country to uphold human dignity, saying it ensures a harmonious relationship with all God’s creation.

Members of the Central African Episcopal Conference (CECA). Credit: LANOCA

Lack of Patriotism, Unequal Resource Distribution, Nepotism among “blindness” Manifestations in CAR: Catholic Bishops

Jun 25, 2024

The Central African Republic (CAR) is ailing from multiple conditions that have left the country reeling in life-threatening deficiencies, Catholic Bishops in the country have lamented.