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Monsignor Aurelio Gazzera, coadjutor bishop-elect of the Diocese of Bangassou in the Central African Republic.

Bishop-elect in Central African Republic vows to foster peace through dialogue with rebel groups

Mar 6, 2024

By Magdalene Kahiu

Monsignor Aurelio Gazzera of the Diocese of Bangassou hopes to become a “symbol of peace” as armed groups continue to... Read more

The camp for internally displaced persons at St Peter Claver Cathedral in Bangassou, CAR, Oct. 21, 2017.

Central African Republic rebels seize Bangassou, bishop reports

Jan 5, 2021

The Central African Republic city of Bangassou has been captured by rebels aligned with an ex-president, Bishop Juan José Aguirre... Read more

MINUSCA peacekeeprs patrol Bangui, Central African Republic, Oct. 22, 2017. (UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe)

At least 42 dead in cathedral attack in Central African Republic

Nov 16, 2018

At least 42 people have died in an attack Thursday on the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Alindao, in... Read more

MINUSCA peacekeepers patrol the PK5 neighborhood of Bangui, Central African Republic, Oct. 22, 2017.

Central African bishops call for peace amid renewed violence

Jul 17, 2018

The bishops of the Central African Republic have urged Catholics not to give in to calls for revenge attacks on... Read more

MINUSCA peacekeepers patrol the PK5 neighborhood of Bangui, Central African Republic, Oct. 22, 2017.

Central African Republic church attack kills 15, including priest

May 3, 2018

Gunmen killed at least 15 people, including a priest, and left dozens more wounded, in an attack on a Catholic... Read more

Pope Francis delivers his homily during Mass in the cathedral of Bangui, CAR, Nov. 29, 2015.

Christ’s love will overcome devastation, Pope Francis tells Central Africans

Nov 29, 2015

In the Central African Republic on Sunday, Pope Francis delivered a homily emphasizing that God’s powerful love can overcome “unprecedented... Read more

Children at the Saint Sauveur refugee camp in Bangui, Central African Republic, welcome Pope Francis, Nov. 29, 2015.

Pope to displaced persons: peace is impossible without tolerance, forgiveness

Nov 29, 2015

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis’ first stop after arriving in the Central African Republic Sunday was to a refugee camp housing thousands of... Read more

Bishops exiting the Vatican's Paul VI Hall during the Synod of Bishops, Oct. 5, 2015.

Africa's bishops offer Pope Francis prayers and a warm welcome

Nov 24, 2015

Ahead of the papal visit to Africa, the continent’s bishops have sent Francis a message of welcome. They emphasized the... Read more

Archbishop Dieudonné Nzapalainga of Bangui, the Central African capital, blesses an ex-Seleka figher at Camp Beal.

Justice and truth are the keys to peace in Central African Republic, Pope says

May 15, 2015

Pope Francis' address to the bishops of the Central African Republic on Friday focused on the Church's role in fostering... Read more

Archbishop Dieudonné Nzapalainga of Bangui blesses an ex-Seleka figher at Camp Beal.

Will Pope Francis visit the fragile Central African Republic later this year?

Mar 13, 2015

The Archbishop of Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, said on Thursday that Pope Francis will visit his... Read more

Archbishop Dieudonne Nzapalainga of Bangui, in the Central African Republic.

Central African bishop seeks hope, forgiveness amid carnage

Mar 22, 2014

Central African Republic can recover from the carnage of violent conflict through a return to Christ, who empowers Christians to... Read more