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Democratic Republic of Congo bishops: Amid growth of Church ‘the Congolese state is dead’
Catholic bishops of the Ecclesiastical Province of Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo have denounced the insecurity and violence... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the Congolese rite: ‘Peace begins with us’
The pope began his homily with the word, “esengo,” which means “joy” in Lingala, the Bantu-based creole spoken in parts... Read more
Pope Francis says he wants to travel to Oceania and Africa
He confirmed that he would visit Greece and Cyprus in December. Read more
Advent advice from Pope Francis: Choose prayer and charity over consumerism
This Advent, choose prayer and charity over consumerism, Pope Francis said Sunday in his first Mass of the liturgical year. Read more
Want to help families? Evangelize them, Pope says
Speaking to the bishops from the Republic of the Congo on Monday, Pope Francis encouraged them in their ministry to... Read more
Francis to Congolese bishops: Contribute, but don't replace politicians
In his ad limina address to the bishops of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pope Francis assured them of... Read more
US bishops promote rule banning Congo militia funding
The U.S. bishops have reiterated their support for a federal regulation that would block American investments from supporting militias in... Read more
