Parish in Rome opens doors to the poor, 24 hours a day
- Jan 22, 2020
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Catholic leaders say Congo risks being broken apart by violence
- Jan 9, 2020
A year after Congo’s new president pledged to restore democracy and stability, the country’s Catholic leaders said the country faces being broken up by prolonged violence.
Bishops in eastern Congo urge more protection, back day of strikes
- Dec 4, 2019
Catholic bishops in eastern Congo urged better government protection for local communities, which staged a day of strikes for victims of recent violence.
Congo’s cardinal-designate has lifelong passion for human rights
- Sep 15, 2019
Congo’s new cardinal will use his position to highlight Africa’s problems, while also bringing a lifelong passion for human rights to the international stage, said Catholic associates.
Congo’s Church urges contributions from multinationals for development
- Aug 21, 2019
Foreign companies working in mineral-rich Congo ought to contribute part of their profits to local development programs, said an official of the country’s Catholic bishops’ conference.
Six DRC bishops recognize election of Tshisekedi as president
- Jan 29, 2019
Six bishops from the Kasai region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have recognized the election of Felix Tshisekedi as the nation’s president, following an election disputed by the national bishops’ conference and other observers.
Bishop calls on Congo politicians to run a ‘campaign devoid of violence’
- Nov 1, 2018
In the tense political climate in the Democratic Republic of Congo ahead of Dec. 23 general elections, candidates are being called on to run campaigns rooted in Christian values.
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