Catholic Church in DRC

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The president of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) has announced the construction of a national shrine dedicated to Blessed Marie-Clémentine Anuarite Nengapeta, a Congolese sister beatified in August 1985.

DR Congo’s bishops announce construction of national shrine honoring Blessed Anuarite

Dec 5, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

The president of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo has announced the construction of a shrine dedicated to Blessed Marie-Clémentine... Read more

North and South Kivu have been embroiled in armed conflict for years.

Locals call for prayer as 70 bodies found in Democratic Republic of Congo church after attack

Feb 23, 2025

By Sabrine Amboka

Local sources contacted by Aid to the Church in Need said the killings took place between Feb. 12 and Feb.... Read more

Pope Francis meets the Catholic bishops of the Democratic Republic of Congo on his final day in Kinshasa on Feb. 3, 2023.

Democratic Republic of Congo bishops stress need for ceasefire, dialogue, and human dignity

Feb 12, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

Leaders of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar have appealed for action for victims of violence in... Read more

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