Universal Church

Mgr Fulgence Muteba Mugalu a présidé une messe solennelle à Lubumbashi en l’honneur de huit prêtres et religieuses jubilaires. Célébrant 25 et 50 ans de vie consacrée, ces serviteurs ont été honorés pour leur fidélité au Christ en présence de Mgr Musas et Mgr Ngay

Deux mois après le meurtre de l’abbé Crépin, Mgr Aurelio Gazzera a effectué une visite pastorale à Zemio. Malgré treize heures de route pour cent cinquante kilomètres et la traversée de villages fantômes comme Guinikomba, l'évêque de Bangassou constate que la vie reprend progressivement dans cette cité résiliente.

In Mbanza-Ngungu, Bishop André-Giraud Pindi of Matadi closed the 2025-2026 pastoral year this Sunday, August 23. This celebration culminated the Diocesan Youth Days, marked by the hymn "Infunde amorem cordibus" and a vibrant tribute to the musical compositions of Father Bernard Kiambi.

Since his consecration in Bangui, Archbishop Joseph Samedi has been methodically restructuring the archdiocese. The new coadjutor archbishop has appointed his Curia, is holding numerous audiences at the cathedral, and is preparing for the start of the pastoral year as well as the Ngoukomba pilgrimage. This strong official presence is revitalizing the local Church.

The Arigbo Grotto in Dassa-Zoumè, Benin, hosted the 72nd National Marian Pilgrimage from August 21 to 23, 2026. Presided over by Cardinal Dieudonné Nzapalainga, this gathering of 200,000 faithful relaunched a vibrant call for unity, African peace, and active charity towards the most destitute.

In Sainte-Croix, Bishop Jean-Michaël Durhône blessed a new Stations of the Cross this Sunday, August 23, 2026. This significant moment prepares the faithful for the pilgrimage of Blessed Father Laval scheduled for September 8, inviting the community to walk in hope to build a more just society.

In Nkuadi, the Diocese of Mbuji-Mayi celebrated the 10th edition of the Diocesan Youth Days 2026. Led by the testimony of Bishop Bernard Kasanda, the youth experienced a moving Stations of the Cross, fraternal moments and a luminous night of adoration before the grand closing mass.

Under the blessing of Bishop Jean-Crispin Kimbeni of Kisantu, the 2026 Diocesan Youth Day concluded at the parish of Nkandu. Between the prelate's catechesis, the sisters' vows, and the concert by Father Cola Lubamba, the Catholic youth received a historic spiritual boost.

From the Diocese of Obala, Bishop Sosthène Léopold Bayemi invites the faithful to awaken the graces of the Holy Spirit. Discover the four apostolic assiduities to become true witnesses and missionaries of Christ in everyday life, in unity and faith.

Obala, Lobo, Nkolveme: From August 14 to 16, 2026, Bishop Sosthène Bayemi presided over Eucharistic celebrations, inaugurated the Marian grotto "Cenacle of Pentecost," and confirmed 28 young people. A pastoral weekend marked by fraternity and Christian fidelity.

On the Feast of the Assumption, the Diocese of Kole in the DRC celebrated the ordination of several priests and deacons. It was a day of joy and prayer as they entrusted these new vocations to the Virgin Mary.

On August 15, 2026, Notre-Dame du Congo Cathedral celebrated the memory of Blessed Isidore Bakandja, patron saint of the laity. The Mass, presided over by Bishop Édouard Isango, highlighted the commitment of the CALCC (Catholic Action for the Laity) and the importance of the Congolese martyr's witness for contemporary laity.