Cardinal Ambongo expresses worry over increasing violence in eastern DRC

Cardinal Ambongo expresses worry over increasing violence in eastern DRC

Vatican news Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, metropolitan archbishop of Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, warned that the situation in the east of the country was rapidly deteriorating. Armed militias have recently taken control of several towns in the region. By Vatican News Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, archbishop of Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic…

Mediterranean country Churches discuss migrant ministry in Marseille

Mediterranean country Churches discuss migrant ministry in Marseille

Vatican news Following the apostolic trip of Pope Francis to Marseille, France, on the occasion of the Mediterranean Meetings in September 2023, the French Archdiocese is convening the “MED 24 on Migration” to discuss coordinated pastoral efforts on behalf of migrants in the region. By Delphine Allaire and Lisa Zengarini More than six months after…

Archbishop Gallagher in Panama to mark 100 years of diplomatic relations

Archbishop Gallagher in Panama to mark 100 years of diplomatic relations

The Vatican Secretary for Relations with States concludes a four-day visit to Panama on the occasion of the centenary of diplomatic relations with the Holy See. By Vatican News Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Vatican secretary for relations with states and international organizations, concludes a visit to Panama on Thursday to mark the centenary of diplomatic…