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Pope Leo praises Italian military police at Mass in Castel Gandolfo

Democratic Republic of Congo

A mine worker holds bits of coltan ore in the mining town of Rubaya in the Democratic Republic of Congo on May 9, 2025. (Credit: Moses Sawasawa/AP.)

Cardinal says race to exploit Africa’s resources is the origin of armed conflict

Jul 5
Ngala Killian Chimtom

Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts a signing ceremony in which Congo’s Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner, left, and Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe, right, pledge to work toward a peace deal at the State Department in Washington, April 25, 2025. (Credit: Jacquelyn Martin/AP.)

Congo Christian leaders submit peace plan draft to President amid Security Crisis

Jun 28
Ngala Killian Chimtom

Former members of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and police officers who allegedly surrendered to M23 rebels arrive in Goma, Congo, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. (Credit: Moses Sawasawa/AP.)

Armed groups in DR Congo still recruit children to their ranks

Jun 20
Ngala Killian Chimtom

UN troops deploy outside Goma, in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jan. 24, 2025. (Credit: Moses Sawasawa/AP.)

Congo bishops denounce claim by political leader Church involved in conspiracy

Jun 19
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Soon-to-be Blessed Floribert Bwana Chui. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

Beatification of ‘Martyr of Honesty’ brings pride to DR Congo

Jun 14
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People walk through the flooded streets of Kinsasha, Democratic Republic of Congo, on April 6, 2025. (Credit: Samy Ntumba Shambuyi/AP.)

Caritas urges respect for environmental laws after floods in eastern DRC

May 13
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Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo with Pope Francis. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

‘Papabile’ of the Day: Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu

Apr 27
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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
Ngala Killian Chimtom

Faith underpins efforts to rescue child soldiers in Congo

Feb 28
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A UN armored personnel carrier burns during clashes with M23 rebels outside Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. (Credit: Moses Sawasawa/AP.)

European Parliament, COMECE president issue calls for EU action on DRC crisis

Feb 14
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