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Catholic Church in DR Congo
Catholic Bishop in DR Congo Calls for “greater vigilance” ahead of 2023 General Elections
Bishop Joseph-Bernard Likolo Bokal’Etumba of the Catholic Diocese of Lisala in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has urged the electorate in the Central African nation to exercise “greater vigilance” ahead of the country’s general elections scheduled for December 20.
“Be missionaries of prayer”: Catholic Bishop in DR Congo to Consecrated Widows
Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku of the Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called upon members of the Fraternity of Our Lady of the Resurrection, a movement of consecrated widows, to be witnesses of a life of prayer.
Salesians in DR Congo Providing Shelter, Nutrition to “displaced families” at Shasha
Members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are reaching out to members of “displaced families” with shelter and nutrition amid violence in the country’s North Kivu Province that is covered by the Catholic Diocese of Goma.
Bishops in DR Congo Ready to Help Electoral Body “reinforce confidence” ahead of Polls
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are ready to help members of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) “reinforce confidence” ahead of general elections slated for December 20.
“Receive everyone without discrimination”: Congolese Cardinal to New Bishop
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo has invited the new Auxiliary Bishop of Kisangani Archdiocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to build his episcopal ministry around the practice of unconditional love, embracing all the people of God under his pastoral care “without distinction.”
Biggest Lesson for Pastoral Caregivers in Africa from Blessed Isidore Bakanja
Blessed Isidore Bakanja whose feast day is August 12 teaches a lot about sacrifice, a virtue that is key for pastoral caregivers, especially Catechists.
Church Leaders in DR Congo Want to Conduct Citizen Audit of Voter Register
Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) and the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC) are proposing to carry out a “citizen audit” of the country’s voter register ahead of general elections slated for December 20.
Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of 68-Year-Old Bishop in DR Congo
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Dominique Bulamatari who has been at the helm of Molegbe Diocese in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Nation Can’t “be built on assassinations”: DRCongo Cardinal on Opposition Spokesman Murder
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo has denounced the murder of Chérubin Okende, the spokesman of Together for the Republic, one of the main opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Catholic Bishop in DR Congo Cautions Political Candidates against Self-seeking Agenda
Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku of the Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has cautioned political candidates in the December 20 general elections against self-seeking agenda.
Pope Francis Appoints Auxiliary Bishops in DR. Congo, Apostolic Vicar in Libya
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Edouard Tsimba Ngoma and Mons. Edouard Isango Nkoyo as Auxiliary Bishops for Kinshasa Archdiocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and assigned them the Titular Sees of Igilgili and Utimmira respectively.
“Five beautiful, intense years in Kinshasa”: Outgoing Apostolic Nuncio in DR Congo
Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, who is leaving the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after a five-year diplomatic service among the Congolese people has described as “beautiful and intense” his stay in the Central African nation.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo “strongly condemn” Murder of Opposition Party Spokesman
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have “strongly condemned” the murder in “unclear circumstances” of Chérubin Okende, the spokesman of Together for the Republic, one of the main opposition parties in the Central African nation.
“We seem to think we're not governed”: Catholic Bishop on Challenges in DR Congo
The myriad and regularity of life-threatening challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) give the impression that there is no functional government, Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni has lamented.
Let’s Work Together for “a Congo more beautiful than before”: Cardinal to Congolese
The Cardinal in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is calling on the people of God in the Central African nation to join hands and facilitate the realization of a “beautiful” country, that goes beyond its negative history.
Archbishop in DR Congo Faults President, Underscores Neutrality of Catholic Church
Archbishop Fulgence Muteba Mugalu of Lubumbashi Archdiocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has faulted the President of the Central African nation for describing the Catholic Church as partisan and divisive.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Encourage “strong sense of Eucharistic worship, devotion”
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are encouraging the people of God in the Central African nation to develop a “strong sense” of worship and devotion to the Blessed Sacrament.
Prioritize Candidates’ “competence, moral integrity”: Bishops in DR Congo to Electorate
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are calling on the country’s electorate to prioritize the “competence and moral integrity” of political candidates they are to elect during the December general elections.
Protracted Violence, Emergence of New Militia among DR Congo Catholic Bishops’ Concerns
Persistent violence in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the emergence of new groups of militia are key concerns of Catholic Bishops in the Central African nation.
Apostolic Nuncio in DR Congo Appointed Holy See Permanent Observer to UN in Geneva
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, the Apostolic Nuncio in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the representative of the Holy See to the United Nations and Specialized Institutions in Geneva.
