Universal Church

Abengourou Cathedral hosted the Mass for Bishop Boniface Ziri's 50th anniversary of priesthood on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The event highlighted the significant historical and social achievements of his sixteen years as bishop leading the diocese.

Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo presided over the Mass celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Living Basic Ecclesial Communities at Kinshasa Cathedral. A moving tribute was paid to Cardinal Malula, while also highlighting the Church's challenges to young people.

During the 51st Plenary Assembly of Bishops in Yaoundé, the Apostolic Nuncio celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving following the Pope's visit. Archbishop Bettencourt strongly urged the faithful to transform their society now through concrete actions of justice and solidarity towards the most vulnerable.

During the patron saint's day celebration in Yambi Yaya, Bishop Dieudonné Uringi ordered a collective response to Ebola and denounced the misinformation. To curb the 17th outbreak in Ituri, the Bishop of Bunia temporarily suspended baptisms, confirmations, and ordinations.

The Archbishop of Lomé, Mgr Isaac Jogues Gaglo, received a delegation from the Society of the Divine Word in audience on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. This meeting allowed for the official presentation of the new provincial, Father François-Xavier Dzagli.

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Paul Nyaga as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Edéa in Cameroon. This decision follows the accepted resignation of Bishop Jean Bosco Ntep to ensure a pastoral transition.

The unique coat of arms of Bishop Joseph Samedi (RCA), Jesuit and Coadjutor Archbishop. The shield displays the national colors and his spiritual symbols: the gifts of the Holy Spirit, purity, and steadfastness of faith. His motto promotes love and service. Ten green acorns mark his ecclesiastical rank.

Bishop Jean Bosco Ntep spent the second day of his pastoral visit in the Quartier d'Amour neighborhood of Edéa, meeting with local communities to discuss the autonomy of Pongo, access to the sacraments, and youth ministry. It was a powerful moment of communion and concrete decisions for the future of the parish.

The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Lubumbashi hosted the solemn ordination of Bishop Jean-Marie Vianney Musul Musas as its new auxiliary bishop this Saturday. Presided over by Bishop Fulgence Muteba, this historic celebration marks the beginning of a ministry dedicated to service and closeness to the Congolese faithful.

Meeting in Luxembourg, European and African bishops laid the foundations for renewed ecclesial cooperation. Africa is now emerging as a dynamic and essential pillar of global evangelization.

The Archbishop Emeritus of Kananga, Mgr Godefroid Mukeng'a Kalond, one of the first Congolese priests of the Scheut congregation, has died in Kinshasa at the age of 95. The CENCO (National Episcopal Conference of Congo) has expressed its condolences to the religious community and will announce the official funeral program at a later date.

L'Évêque de Kisantu a bouclé une visite canonique de 24 heures à Mbansa-Mboma, marquée par des rencontres avec toutes les forces vives locales. Ce séjour s'est clôturé par une messe dominicale célébrant l'unité et la foi communautaire.