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Archbishop Marcel Utembi Tapa, the President of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO). Credit: Vatican Media

“Church of our time needs to listen to the Spirit”: Congolese Archbishop on Synodality

Nov 6, 2023

Archbishop Marcel Utembi Tapa, the President of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) who participated in the October 4-29 XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome has underlined the need for the Church “to listen to the Spirit” and to foster “participation for all.” 

The headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) in DRC. Credit: CENI

Publish Voter Register “as soon as possible”: Church Leaders in DR Congo to Electoral Body

Oct 29, 2023

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) and the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC) have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to publish the voter registers “as soon as possible” ahead of general elections slated for December 20.

The Secretary General of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO), Mons. Donatien Nshole during the OCtober 4 press conference. Credit: CENCO

Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Dispute Alleged Role in Delayed Teachers Pay

Oct 7, 2023

Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have sought to clarify their role in the payment of a section of teachers in the country after the Catholic Church in the country was accused of playing a part in the teachers’ delayed salaries.

Credit: Vatican Media

Month of the Bible: Catholics in DR Congo Urged to be “stewards of nature”

Oct 2, 2023

Catholics in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been urged to be “stewards of nature” during the annual month of the Bible declared by members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO).

Mons. Donatien Nshole, Secretary General of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO). Credit: CENCO/Top Congo FM

Bishops in DR Congo Ready to Help Electoral Body “reinforce confidence” ahead of Polls

Sep 1, 2023

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.

The headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) in DRC. Credit: CENI

Church Leaders in DR Congo Want to Conduct Citizen Audit of Voter Register

Aug 11, 2023

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.

Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo during Holy Mass in honor of late Chérubin Okende, the spokesman of Together for the Republic, one of the main opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Credit: Radio Okapi/Jonathan Fuanani

Nation Can’t “be built on assassinations”: DRCongo Cardinal on Opposition Spokesman Murder

Jul 21, 2023

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).

Archbishop Ettore Balestrero addressing journalists after a farewell audience with President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi. Credit: Presidency of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

“Five beautiful, intense years in Kinshasa”: Outgoing Apostolic Nuncio in DR Congo

Jul 16, 2023

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.

Late Chérubin Okende, the spokesman of Together for the Republic, one of the main opposition parties in the DRC. Credit: Together for the Republic Party

Catholic Bishops in DR Congo “strongly condemn” Murder of Opposition Party Spokesman

Jul 15, 2023

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.

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) with President Félix Tshisekedi. Credit: Presidency of the Republic of DRC

Archbishop in DR Congo Faults President, Underscores Neutrality of Catholic Church

Jun 29, 2023

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. 

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) at the conclusion of the third National Eucharistic Congress. Credit: CENCO

Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Encourage “strong sense of Eucharistic worship, devotion”

Jun 28, 2023

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.

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO). Credit: CENCO

Prioritize Candidates’ “competence, moral integrity”: Bishops in DR Congo to Electorate

Jun 25, 2023

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.

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO). Credit: CENCO

Protracted Violence, Emergence of New Militia among DR Congo Catholic Bishops’ Concerns

Jun 24, 2023

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. 

Mons. Donatien Nshole, reading the message of members of the National Episcopla Conference of Congo (CENCO). Credit: CENCO

“Despicable, violent”: Catholic Bishops in DR Congo on Crackdown on Protesters

May 23, 2023

The reported use of force on peaceful protesters demanding better living conditions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has caught the attention of Catholic Bishops who have described the May 20 police excesses as “despicable and violent”.

The headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) in DRC. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Transparency in Funding among Electoral Reforms Church Leaders in DRC Want Implemented

May 19, 2023

Transparency in the disbursement of funds is one of the electoral reforms that church leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) want implemented ahead of general elections scheduled to take place in December this year.

The headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) in DRC. Credit: Courtesy Photo

DRC’s Catholic Bishops Want “independent body with experienced” to Audit Voter Register

May 13, 2023

Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are calling on the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) to seek the expertise of “an independent body with experience” alongside “a few national experts” to audit the country’s voter register.

Deadly floods that hit DR Congo's South Kivu Province destroyed homes and left hundred dead. Credit: Caritas Congo ASBL

Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Express “fraternal closeness” with Victims of Deadly Floods

May 9, 2023

Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have expressed their “fraternal closeness and solidarity” with victims of deadly floods and landslides that have reportedly resulted in the death of hundreds of people in the country’s South Kivu Province.

The fire incident at Mwanga High School. Credit: CENCO

Catholic Bishops in DRC in Solidarity with Sisters after Fire Injures Dozens of Students

Apr 26, 2023

Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have expressed solidarity with Notre Dame Sisters after a school they run in the country was razed down, leaving one student dead and 132 others seriously injured.

Archbishop Marcel Utembi Tapa of Kisangani Archdiocese and President of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO). Credit: Vatican Media

Increased Firearms Circulation in Congolese Catholic Archdiocese Worries Local Ordinary

Apr 11, 2023

The Metropolitan Archbishop of Kisangani in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has noted with concern the increased circulation of firearms in the headquarters of his jurisdiction, a situation that he says spells doom for the region he shepherds.

Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral of Lubumbashi Archdiocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishops Condemn Military Invasion of DR Congo’s Lubumbashi Cathedral

Mar 10, 2023

Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have condemned the military invasion of the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral and the Catholic Archbishop’s residence in the country’s Lubumbashi Archdiocese.