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March 28, 2017

Congo's bishops give up on peace mediation amid rising violence

The Congolese Bishops have abandoned attempts to arrange a government-opposition power-sharing agreement amid setbacks and rising violence.

KINSHASA, Congo – Catholic bishops in Congo have abandoned attempts to arrange a government-opposition power-sharing agreement, amid rising violence.

Published in International
October 6, 2016

Congo church suspends mediation bid amid rising tension

Pope Francis talks with Congolese President Joseph Kabila during a private audience at the Vatican Sept. 26. The Catholic church has pulled out of a national dialogue in Congo, after its president backed the postponement of elections a week after meeting the Pope.

KINSHASA, Congo – The Catholic Church has pulled out of a national dialogue in Congo.

Published in International