Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Catholic bishops in DR Congo ‘strongly condemn’ attacks on Church
Incidents include the storming of Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo’s residence. Read more
Catholic nun abducted on way to the market in DR Congo set free
The nun is “traumatized but physically unharmed.” Read more
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Pope Francis: Late Congolese cardinal was ‘a man of justice, peace, and unity’
Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya died in France on July 11. Read more
Cardinal who spearheaded democratic process in DR Congo dies at age 81
Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya died on July 11. Read more
Catholic bishops in DR Congo worried by killings, forced conversions in east
Renewed violence in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo that has resulted in the killing of civilians... Read more
Sainthood causes of three more religious sisters who died in Ebola outbreak advance
Among the seven clerics and religious whose heroic virtues were recognized by the Vatican on Thursday are three Italian religious... Read more
Pope Francis praises ‘exemplary witness’ of Italian ambassador killed in Congo
Pope Francis expressed his condolences on Tuesday after three people were killed in an attack on the United Nations convoy... Read more
Pope Francis: Inculturated Mass shows us the gifts of the Holy Spirit
Pope Francis said Tuesday that inculturated liturgy can teach Catholics to better appreciate the diverse gifts of the Holy Spirit. Read more
New Ebola outbreak in DRC prompts Catholic aid
Caritas Spain has announced that it will donate more than 23,000 euros – about $26,000 – to Caritas in the... Read more
A tale of two Churches: Young African priest ordained in south Italy
Last month three men were ordained to the priesthood in a small city in southern Italy. Among them was Fr.... Read more
Promising clinical trial for Ebola drugs brings hope to DRC
Scientists are hopeful after a clinical trial of two experimental drugs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) showed... Read more
Ebola outbreak in DRC an international health emergency, WHO declares
The nearly year-long Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached the level of an international health... Read more
Amid Uganda Ebola scare, Catholic aid group is ready to help
Catholic Relief Services is monitoring the health situation in Uganda, following two confirmed deaths from the Ebola virus. Read more
Death toll in DRC Ebola outbreak reaches 1,000
The Ebola outbreak that began last August in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has now claimed more than 1,000... Read more
Six DRC bishops recognize election of Tshisekedi as president
Six bishops from the Kasai region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have recognized the election of Felix Tshisekedi... Read more
Church in DRC urges pressure on electoral commission over disputed vote
After a disputed presidential election in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the nation's bishops have asked the UN Security... Read more
Catholics in DR Congo continue to press for credible elections
As the Democratic Republic of the Congo prepares to hold a general election in December, after a two-year delay, Catholics... Read more
As Kabila steps down, Catholics in DR Congo continue push for democracy
President Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of Congo announced this week that he will step down after 17 years... Read more
Catholic priest in DRC quarantined as Ebola outbreak continues
A Catholic priest has contracted the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid a continuing outbreak that began... Read more
How Catholic Relief Services is helping amid DRC Ebola outbreak
After 26 confirmed deaths have been attributed to the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Catholic Relief Services... Read more
