Some 2,000 Congolese or descendants of people from Congo joined the pope in Mass. They clapped when Francis spoke a few words in their languages. The pope’s planned trip was called off last month due to persistent knee pain. During a particularly lively event on Sunday at St. Peter’s Basilica; Pope Francis greeted members of … Read more
The family of slain Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba said Friday that it hoped to finally close a chapter in history. Former colonial master Belgium prepares to return the independence hero’s last remains. The ceremony will be attended by the prime ministers of Belgium and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The family of slain Congolese leader … Read more
Irregular crossings through migrants into the EU inside the early a part of this yr spiked to their highest stage in view that 2016, the bloc’s border safety corporation Frontex stated on Tuesday. And the quantity of tried crossings throughout the Channel, from the EU to Britain, almost tripled for the reason that same length … Read more
Dozens of people gathered Saturday in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in a new protest. The murder of Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old Congolese refugee, sparked calls for police reform. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered Saturday in Grand Rapids, Michigan, eastern USA, chanting “there is no justice in this nation” and “Justice for Patrick.” The assassination of a 26-year-old … Read more
