Congo
Abductions of two priests in Congo a growing concern
By Yonat Shimron — July 25, 2017
(RNS) — Earlier this month, the Rev. Charles Kapasa and the Rev. Jean Pierre Akilimali were abducted from the Parish of Notre Dame in the Butembo-Beni Diocese. They have not been seen since.
Catholic nuns the target of growing Congolese attacks
By Fredrick Nzwili — February 28, 2017
(RNS) The spreading violence has forced some sisters to close their convents and cease working in the communities they serve.
Amid tears, ‘cry out with joy:’ Pope Francis’ Christmas Day blessing
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 25, 2014
In his annual "Urbi et Orbi" address to the city and the world, his text features the prayers for peace and health in lands torn by strife and by Ebola .
Teaching Congolese refugees self-sufficiency gains nun U.N. recognition
By Fredrick Nzwili — September 24, 2013
(RNS) Congolese Sister Angelique Namaika was herself displaced by the violence in 2009. She had been living in Dungu in the province of Orientale but was forced to flee the Lord's Resistance Army’s persistent attacks.
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