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Testimony: China-backed cobalt mines in Congo exploit 40,000 child workers
The mines “are often no more than narrow shafts dug into the ground, which is why children are recruited —... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the Congolese rite: ‘Peace begins with us’
The pope began his homily with the word, “esengo,” which means “joy” in Lingala, the Bantu-based creole spoken in parts... Read more
Pope Francis ‘greatly disappointed’ over missing trip to Africa this week
The pope released a video message in which he urged the Congolese and South Sudanese people to place their hope... Read more
After canceling trip, Pope Francis sending Cardinal Parolin to visit Africa
The pope's trip was canceled because of continued problems with his knee. Read more
After postposting Africa trip, Pope Francis says: ‘We will bring Kinshasa to St. Peter’s’
The pope hopes to celebrate Mass for Rome’s Congolese community on July 3. Read more
Pope Francis’ July trip to Africa postponed for health reasons
The pope was due to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan on July 2-7. Read more
Bomb in Catholic church in Democratic Republic of Congo 'seriously injures' two parishioners
The early morning explosion at Emmanuel-Butsili Parish in the town of Beni was caused by a homemade bomb that had... Read more
Pope Francis advances causes of nuns who died in Ebola outbreak
Pope Francis has recognized the heroic virtue of three Italian religious sisters who died from Ebola in Africa during the... Read more
Congo's bishops call for release of election results
The bishops of the Democratic Republic of Congo have called for the release of the result of the country’s presidential... Read more
Amid tense election, DRC bishops concerned about voting irregularities
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference in the Democratic Republic of Congo is drawing attention to voting problems that could call into... Read more
‘Power is a service’ Congo archbishop tells candidates
The Archbishop of Kinshasa has urged politicians to preserve national unity and practice leadership as service ahead of upcoming elections... Read more
Priest killed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, another freed
Armed men burst into a church meeting room in the North Kivu region April 8 in the Democratic Republic of... Read more
Bishop calls for prayers after kidnapping of DRC priest
The bishop of Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is urging the faithful to pray for a priest... Read more
Four dead after Catholic Lay Committee protests in Congo
Four Congolese protesters were shot dead Feb. 25, during demonstrations organized by Catholics protesting President Joseph Kabila’s refusal to step... Read more
Amid deadly protests, Pope Francis appeals for peace in DRC
At the end of the general audience Wednesday, Pope Francis spoke out against violence, particularly its escalation amid political protests... Read more
