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Bishop Willy Ngumbi Ngengele had directed that all Catholic communities in the diocese observe strict preventive measures aimed at limiting the spread of the deadly virus.
Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku in the Democratic Republic of Congo has expressed sorrow following a deadly attack by rebels that reportedly left 43 people dead in the northeastern province of Ituri.
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) sounded the alarm over Islamic State groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo after escalating violence against Christians.
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The Congolese prelate also asked ACN for support for young priests displaced by the violence.
The bishops said there is a dire need for food, water, shelter, and medicines in the region, 'especially for those people caught in the middle of the fight.'
The bishops said it is unfortunate that their recommendations on security and national cohesion are not adhered to.
The students and Father Guy Julien Muluku, a Congolese member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, were detained nearly 34 hours before being released shortly before 10pm on Feb. 3.
Pope Francis encouraged the bishops to be close to the Lord in prayer in order to be prophets for their people.
An estimated 40,000 children work in these mines in DRC.
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