Central African Republic Archives

COVID-19 pandemic threatens ‘fragile’ peace of Central African Republic

Jul 28, 2020

The Central African Interfaith Peacebuilding Partnership, or CIPP. is led by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and aims to build reconciliation in the country. COVID-19 is threatening the fragile stability of the country.

By Crux Staff

Violence in Central African Republic also causing a mental health crisis

Jul 24, 2020

Fears are growing that the Central African Republic could experience an upsurge of violence has it prepares for presidential elections later this year. The conflict in the country has led to an increase in mental health problems, especially among the young.

By Crux Staff

Conjoined twins separated at Vatican-owned hospital

Jul 8, 2020

It took three surgeries and hundreds of man-hours but Ervina and Prefina, two-year-old conjoined twins from the Central African Republic, were successfully separated in the pope’s pediatric hospital in Rome, the institution announced Tuesday.

By Inés San Martín

Path to peace difficult to discern in Central African Republic

Jun 5, 2020

Peace has been a difficult goal to achieve in the Central African Republic.

By Crux Staff

Central African bishop recalls attacks, says people have faced worse

May 16, 2020

A Catholic bishop in Central African Republic who was recently caught up in a militia attack during a pastoral visit said the country’s citizens have endured more pain and sorrow than he experienced during the incident.

By Fredrick Nzwili, CNS

Bishops urge Central African Republic leaders to face challenges in 2020

Jan 16, 2020

Catholic bishops in the Central African Republic have called on government leaders to use 2020 to reopen dialogue with opponents and ensure elections.

By Catholic News Service