Democratic Republic of Congo: A priest brings hope to prisoners
May 3, 2023
In the extreme conditions of the Congolese prison system, a priest is struggling to protect inmates from hunger and despair.
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, Nuncio to DR Congo: “The Pope wants to encourage everyone to reconciliation”
January 31, 2023
The Apostolic Nuncio to the DR of the Congo highlighted the priority of reconciliation, that will mark Pope Francis' much-awaited visit
Congolese bishops warn that country could break up
November 17, 2022
The Congolese Bishop's Conference has sounded the alarm about the deteriorating security situation in the country.
Nun murdered in attack in DR Congo. “The terror continues”, says missionary priest
October 24, 2022
Nun murdered: an attack in DR Congo left two people dead and a hospital destroyed in Maboya. Sister Marie-Sylvie was one of the victims.
Congolese saddened by cancellation, but sympathetic to Pope’s pain
June 21, 2022
Catholics of east Congo were saddened by the cancellation of the Pope’s visit, but they understand and relate to the pain he is in.
Pope is coming to encourage reconciliation, says Congo bishop
May 16, 2022
Pope Francis visits the Democratic Republic of Congo between 2 and 5 July. How are Catholics preparing for the Pope’s visit?
DRCongo: “I want to become a priest to proclaim hope to those who have lost everything”
May 5, 2022
The students of Jean-Paul II seminary in Kinshasa study hard to be prepared to serve a people who have nothing.
DRC: Bishop denounces persecution of the Church
October 20, 2021
In commemorating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the murder of Archbishop Christophe Munzihirwa Mwene Ngabo
Dem. Rep. of the Congo: Help for the training of 59 seminarians in Kinshasa
September 13, 2021
Vocations are rising in Africa. ACN supports the formation of 59 young men preparing for the priesthood at the Pope St. John XXIII major seminary in Kinshasa, DRC.