Pope visits conflict-ridden central Africa, first stop DRC
Vatican City – Pope Francis embarked on his fifth visit to Africa on Tuesday, flying to the Democratic Republic... Read more
1 Feb, 2023
‘It’s a serious case’ – Pope urged to sanction DRC priest in child sex abuse case
Kinshasa – Congolese and foreign activists on Monday called on Pope Francis to sanction a priest accused of sexually... Read more
31 Jan, 2023
Islamist rebels kill at least 15 in eastern DRC
Bunia – A wave of attacks on villages in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo attributed to Islamic State-affiliated ADF... Read more
30 Jan, 2023
Rwanda troops clash with DRC police, Congolese sources say
Bukavu – A clash between Rwandan soldiers and Democratic Republic of Congo police on a small island in Lake... Read more
30 Jan, 2023
Evangelical churches thrive in traditionally Catholic DRC
Kinshasa – In the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) boisterous capital Kinshasa, a road close to the city centre... Read more
29 Jan, 2023
DRC rebels take eastern town, army claims tactical retreat
Goma – Rebels from the M23 group in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) seized a town from the army... Read more
29 Jan, 2023
DRC Catholics hope Pope will urge fair elections during visit
Kinshasa – Catholics in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the Church has long played a dominant role, are... Read more
28 Jan, 2023
Fresh clashes as M23 rebels make gains in east DRC
Goma – M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) clashed with soldiers and rival militias on Thursday,... Read more
27 Jan, 2023
Five things to know about DRC
Kinshasa – Pope Francis is expected to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Africa’s largest predominantly Catholic country,... Read more
27 Jan, 2023
At least 17 wounded in DRC blast, says official
Beni – At least 17 people were wounded on Wednesday when a bomb exploded in a market in the... Read more
26 Jan, 2023
