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DR Congo bishops warn president’s power grab could ignite further violence

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A soldier stands guard prior to the government officials visit following an attack by gunmen in Yelewata community in north-central Nigeria on June 16, 2025. (Credit: AP.)

Nine arraigned for deadly attack in Nigeria that killed over 150

Feb 3
Dyepkazah Shibayan

Irene Nabudeba, pregnant, mother of 5, waits for a consultation that used to be free at the Afia Himbi Hospital in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nov. 11, 2025. (Credit: Moses Sawasawa/AP.)

In divided central Africa, a cardinal presents ‘Family of God’ as path to peace

Jan 28
Ngala Killian Chimtom

A man with his wife and two of his brides walk, during mass Easter weddings for 3,000 people, some polygamous, at the International Pentecost Holiness Church in Heidelberg, east of Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, April 20, 2025. (Credit: Themba Hadebe/AP.)

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With address of polygamy, Vatican flunks early test of synodality

Nov 26, 2025
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Bishop Matthew Kukah of Sokoto, Nigeria, with priests. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

African bishop slams ‘outdated, biased’ global finance system

Jul 3, 2025
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Opposition leaders campaign in Lome, Togo, on Feb. 20, 2020. (Credit: Sunday Alamba/AP.)

Togo bishops warn change to constitution causing ‘fear’ in African nation

Jun 6, 2025
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Newly elected Pope Leo XIV waves to the faithful in St. Peter’s Square shortly after his election on May 8, 2025. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

Church in Africa welcomes Pope Leo XIV

May 9, 2025
Ngala Killian Chimtom

Standing by a mural of Pope Francis on a church, traffic police direct vehicles to get off the road as a government vehicle convoy passes through Juba, South Sudan, Feb. 2, 2023. (Credit: Ben Curtis/AP.)

Bishops in Africa say they don’t want a Pope like Francis; we want a Pope like Christ

May 5, 2025
Ngala Killian Chimtom

In this video frame grab, people assist victims after two explosions hit a meeting of M23 rebel group leaders and residents in Bukavu, eastern Congo, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (Credit: Janvier Barhahiga/AP.)

Bishops express concern Congo’s war could unravel into a regional conflict

Mar 4, 2025
Ngala Killian Chimtom

People protest against economic hardship in Lagos, Nigeria, on Oct. 1, 2024. (Credit: Sunday Alamba/AP.)

Nigerian bishop call on Catholics to be more engaged in African politics

Feb 3, 2025
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Congestion at a market in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. (Credit: Wikipedia.)

Ivory Coast bishops urge transparent election ahead of October 25 presidential poll

Jan 31, 2025
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DR Congo bishops warn president’s power grab could ignite further violence

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