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Catholic Church in DR Congo
Papal Visit to DR Congo to Show “friendship, solidarity, closeness of universal Church”
The planned Papal visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) set to begin at the end of this month is an opportunity for Pope Francis to show his “friendship, solidarity, and closeness” with the people of God in the Central African nation, the Apostolic Nuncio in the country has said.
DR Congo Situation “not completely clear” Even After Peace Agreement: Catholic Priest
The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is “not completely clear” even after the Central African nation signed a peace agreement to end hostilities in Eastern provinces of the country, a Catholic Priest has said.
Salesians in DR Congo Facilitate Teachers’ Salaries, Education of Needy Learners
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are facilitating the payment of salaries for teachers at Don Bosco Shasha in Mupfunya Shanga-Shasha village and the education of needy learners in the area that is part of Masisi Territory.
Mill Hill Missionaries Providing Training to Restore Teenage Mothers’ Dignity in DR Congo
Tucked in the poverty-stricken Plateaux de Bateke region in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Bakanja-Anuarite Formation Centre has opened doors to dozens of young mothers whose childhood was stolen when they became pregnant and dropped out of school.
Bishops in DR Congo Engage Citizens to Give Pope Francis “a welcome worthy of his rank”
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are engaging citizens of the Central African nation to accord the Holy Father “a welcome worthy of his rank” during his Apostolic visit early next year.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Plead with Government to Address Flooding as Over 140 Die
Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) are appealing to the Congolese government to address the causes of flooding in the country after over 140 people were reportedly left dead when floods and mudslides hit the country’s capital, Kinshasa.
Cardinal in DR Congo Expresses “compassion” for Victims of Destructive Floods in Kinshasa
The Cardinal in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has expressed his “compassion” for and “spiritual closeness” with those affected by destructive floods that reportedly left at least 120 people dead in the country’s capital, Kinshasa.
Salesians in DR Congo Securing Young Women’s Future in Education Partnership
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are securing the future of young women in an education partnership with International Voluntary Service (VIS).
Pope Francis to Realize Postponed Trip to Africa, Vatican Unveils Itinerary
Pope Francis is set to realize his postponed trip to two African countries early next year, officials of the Holy See have announced.
Salesians in DR Congo Seeking Humanitarian Aid to Deliver “desperately needed” Supplies
Members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are seeking humanitarian assistance to facilitate the delivery of supplies that they say are “desperately needed” by thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) who have escaped violence in the Eastern part of the country.
Catholic Bishops in Rwanda, Burundi Express Solidarity with the Congolese amid Insecurity
Catholic Bishops in Rwanda and Burundi have expressed their “solidarity and spiritual closeness” with the people of God in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid reports of persistent violent conflicts and deaths.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Decry “deterioration of security”, Call for Collective Action
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have expressed concern about insecurity in the Central African nation and are calling for collective action to restore peace.
Catholic Bishop in DR Congo “deeply concerned” about Rising Insecurity in Maniema Province
Bishop Placide Lubamba Ndjibu of the Catholic Bishop of Kasongo Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has said he is “deeply concerned” about the rise in cases of violence in Maniema Province, a territory in his Episcopal See.
Pope Francis Condemns “the unacceptable assault” on Catholic Hospital in DR Congo
Pope Francis has condemned “the unacceptable assault” on the Catholic Mission hospital in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that resulted in the loss of seven lives, including that of a Catholic Nun.
Apostolic Administrator of DR Congo’s Doruma-Dungu Diocese Appointed Diocesan Bishop
Mons. Emile Mushosho Matabaro who has been serving as Apostolic Administrator of Doruma-Dungu Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since July 2021 has been appointed the Local Ordinary of the same Congolese Episcopal See.
“Absence of state authority” Behind Persistent Inter-tribal Conflict in DR Congo: Cardinal
The persistent violent clashes between members of the Yaka and Teke communities in Kwamouth territory in Western Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been occasioned by the “absence of state authority”, the Cardinal in the Central African nation has said.
Salesian Sisters in Zambia Partner with UK Entity to Furnish Lusaka-based “City of Hope”
Members of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA), also known as the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco, have furnished their educational institution in Zambia, City of Hope, in partnership with Reuse Network (IRN), a UK-based entity that specializes in tackling “material poverty, isolation and inequality”.
Salesians in DR Congo Offer “a specialized course” to Staff on Serving Street Children
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) Goma city have offered training to some 20 Salesian staff on how to reach out to street children.
Catholic Bishop in DR Congo Appeals for Peace, Reconciliation amid Inter-tribal Conflict
The Catholic Bishop of Kenge Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has appealed for peace and reconciliation following violent clashes between members of the Yaka and Teke in the territory covered by his Episcopal See.
Catholic Church in DR Congo Committed to Healing “mental wounds” from Violence: Priest
The Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is at the center of providing therapy to millions of locals who have developed deep wounds from internal conflicts to heal, a Congolese Catholic Priest who completed his own formation amid insecurity has told the Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Switzerland.
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