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Church, Government in DR Congo Have “no problem”: Lawmaker Says amid Media Speculations
There is “no problem” between the State and the leadership of the Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a lawmaker in the Central African country has said amid media speculations of tensions between the two entities.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Want President to Reject “endorsed” Electoral Chairman
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are calling on President Félix Tshisekedi to reject the candidate that members of the National Assembly have endorsed to head the country’s Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI).
Catholic Church in DR Congo Ready to Resume Talks on Electoral Commission Head: Archbishop
The Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is ready to return to the “negotiating table” and complete the process of having the head of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) appointed, the President of the Catholic Bishops’ conference has said.
Catholic Church Wants “inclusive, credible, peaceful elections in 2023”: DR Congo Nuncio
The Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) seeks to support democracy by ensuring an inclusive, credible and peaceful general elections in 2023, the Apostolic Nuncio in the Central African nation has said.
Religious Leaders in DR Congo Yet to “reach a consensus” Over Electoral Commission Head
Religious leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are yet to reach a consensus over the person to head the country’s Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), a Catholic Bishop has said.
Catholic Politicians in DR Congo Condemn Attacks on Church Leaders, Appeal for Serenity
Catholic politicians in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have condemned the recent attacks targeting the Catholic Church and her leaders and have called for serenity in the Central African nation.
Congolese Cardinal Criticizes Attack on His Residence, Thanks Faithful for Solidarity
The Archbishop of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has criticized the recent storming of his residence and thanked the Catholic faithful for standing with him in prayer.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo "strongly condemn" Series of Attacks on Church
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have condemned the recent attacks targeting the Catholic Church and her leaders.
Religious Leaders in DR Congo “divided” Over Choice of Electoral Commission Chairperson
There is yet to be consensus among religious leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over the person to head the country’s Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), days after the faith-based leaders hinted to concluding the vetting process.
Religious Leaders in DR Congo Set to Announce New Head of Electoral Commission
Religious leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are expected to announce the person to be at the helm of the country’s Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) anytime from Tuesday, July 27.
Cardinal in DRC against Bill Restricting Presidency to People with Both Congolese Parents
The Archbishop of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo, has expressed his opposition to a bill that seeks to limit presidential candidates to those who have two Congolese parents.
Late Congolese Cardinal Eulogized as a Champion of Justice, Civil Rights for Marginalized
Catholic Church leaders and government officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have eulogized the Archbishop emeritus of Kinshasa, Laurent Cardinal Monsengwo Pasinya, as a champion of justice and civil rights of the marginalized in the Central African nation and beyond.
“Be truly loving father to faithful without distinction”: Congolese Cardinal to New Bishop
The Archbishop of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo has invited the new Bishop of Boma Diocese to build his episcopal ministry around the practice of unconditional love, embracing all the people of God under his pastoral care “without distinction.”
Catholic Bishop in DR Congo Recommends Countrywide Catechesis on Safeguarding of Creation
The Bishop of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Uvira Diocese has recommended countrywide catechesis on the safeguarding of creation through Diocesan programs.
Four Issues of Concern Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Want Addressed for National Cohesion
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have, at the end of their plenary assembly, highlighted four challenges the people of God in the Central African nation are facing, which they want addressed for the achievement of national cohesion and development.
Congolese Cardinal Urges Bishops to Participate in Safeguarding the Congo Basin
The Archbishop of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo has, at the ongoing workshop on the environment, called on his brother Bishops to seek ways of protecting the world’s second largest river basin, the Congo Basin.
DR Congo Church Leaders Want Poll Body to Have Civil Society in Majority of Members
The National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) and the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC) are recommending that in the composition of the Independence National Electoral Commission (CENI), civil society members constitute the majority.
Catholic Bishop in DRC Appeals for Humanitarian Aid for Displaced amid Volcanic Eruptions
Humanitarian assistance is being sought for the hundreds of thousands displaced persons after the volcanic eruptions from Mount Nyiragongo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) forced residents of the Eastern city of Goma to flee “in all directions.”
Newly Created Catholic University in DRC to Respond to Needs of Church, Society: Cardinal
The newly created Catholic University in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is meant to respond to the needs of the “society and the Church”, the Local Ordinary of Kinshasa Archdiocese that is behind the initiative has said.
Free Access to Basic Education in DR Congo Needs to Benefit “everyone”: Congolese Cardinal
The initiative toward free basic education in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) needs to be implemented in such a way that everyone in the country benefits, Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo has said.
