‘Silent Genocide’ Unfolding in the Congo, Church Sources Warn
After 70 civilians were massacred in a Protestant church, Catholic leaders in the Congo condemn a pattern of violence against Christians.
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Congolese Bishop Deplores Escalation of Violence
An emergency summit of the East African Community will meet Jan. 29 to address the violence led by Tutsi rebels in Goma, Congo.
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African Bishops Cry Out for their People
The year 2024 was deadly for Africa’s Christian populations, with hundreds of thousands of people persecuted or killed for their faith.
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Sudanese Humanitarian Situation ‘Can’t Wait,’ Says Bishop
With no diplomatic truce in sight, war between Sudanese army and paramilitary continues as refugees pour into neighboring South Sudan. Â
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Kenyan Bishops Urge Protestors to Seek Dialogue
Amidst another peak of turmoil, Kenyan bishops call on to young protestors to disavow violent tactics and instead engage in dialogue.
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Rwanda Commemorates 1994 Genocide
The bishops of Rwanda expressed their closeness to genocide survivors as the country marks the...
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As Floods Hit East Africa, Catholics Hope for COP28 Results
Climate change causes flooding in East Africa, where Catholics and Church leaders look to the upcoming COP28 meetings for concrete solutions.
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Despair Mounts amid Flooding in Libya
As the death toll rises, due to massive flooding in Libya, Church and world leaders express sorrow and organize humanitarian aid.
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Catholic Leaders Seek Debt Relief for African Countries
Catholic bishops and other religious leaders call for debt relief for African countries, which together bear a burden of over $1.1 trillion in external debt.
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In Sudan, Church Leaders Call for Peace amid Crisis
Church leaders call for a return to dialogue after fighting in Sudan leaves nearly 200 dead and the country cut off from humanitarian aid.
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Congolese Cardinal to Global North: Tackle Climate Crisis
Poor countries suffer more and developed countries bear more blame, says Congolese Cardinal Besungu, urging world leaders to take action.
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Drought in East Africa Is ‘Dire,’ Warn Officials
Church and relief agencies say 16 million people are in imminent danger of starvation, in famine caused by the worst drought in 40 years.
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