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Pope Francis greets pilgrims at his general audience on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. | Credit: Vatican Media

In 12 Years, Pope Francis Has “guided the Church's boat with wisdom, dedication”: Ivory Coast’s Catholic Bishops

Mar 14, 2025

As Pope Francis marks 12 years since his election as the 265th successor of St. Peter, Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast have expressed gratitude to God for his leadership.

Fr. Arnaud Ameledji during the February 10 press conference. Credit: CECCI

We’re Taking “concrete action”: Catholic Official in Ivory Coast on Planned Three-Year Mental Health Initiative

Feb 11, 2025

The three-year initiative aimed to integrate mental health care into community interventions across the West African nation of Ivory Coast is a “concrete action” being undertaken to give hope to persons living with mental disorders, an official of the country’s Catholic Bishops’ Conference has said. 

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI). Credit: CECCI

Pope Francis Urges Bishops in Ivory Coast to Renew Missionary Zeal, Lead Faithful with “compassionate hearts”

Jan 22, 2025

Pope Francis has encouraged Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast to embrace renewal in their pastoral mission and to lead with compassionate hearts, as the nation marks significant milestones in its evangelization journey. 

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Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast to Discuss Financial Autonomy, Catholic Education at 126th Plenary Assembly

Jan 20, 2025

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI) are expected to discuss financial autonomy and Catholic Education at their 126th plenary assembly taking place in the Catholic Diocese of Bondoukou from January 20-26.

Bishop Bruno Essoh Yedoh. Credit: CECCI

Health, Access to Clean Water among Challenges Caritas Ivory Coast Wants Addressed ahead of National Caritas Day

Dec 14, 2024

Support for people with health conditions and access to clean water are among the challenges Caritas Ivory Coast wants addressed as the humanitarian arm of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI) plans for the National Caritas Day.  

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI). Credit: CECCI

Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast Urge Stakeholders to Work towards Social Cohesion in 2025 Elections

Jun 6, 2024

Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast are calling on all stakeholders involved in the electoral process in the West African nation to ensure that the 2025 elections leave the country more united.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI). Credit: CECCI

We Can’t “conceal risk of confusion, scandal”: Ivory Coast Bishops on Fiducia Supplicans

Dec 30, 2023

Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast have expressed their concern about the possibility of blessing of “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular situations” as explained in Fiducia Supplicans, the December 18 Declaration of the Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith (DDF).

“Valiant scholar”: Ivorian Catholic Archbishop Eulogized as Devoted Servant, Teacher

Oct 3, 2023

The late Archbishop Marie-Daniel Dadiet, the second Local Ordinary of Korhogo Archdiocese in Ivory Coast, who died on Monday, October 2 aged 71 has been eulogized as “a valiant ecclesiastical scholar”, who served the people of God with devotion.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI). Credit: CECCI

Ivory Coast’s Catholic Bishops Appeal for “restraint, moderation” ahead of Local Elections

Jun 10, 2023

Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast are appealing for “restraint and moderation” amid tensions ahead of regional and municipal elections scheduled for September 2.

Archbishop Paolo Borgia, transferred to the Vatican Diplomatic Mission in Lebanon. Credit: CECCI

Apostolic Nuncio in Ivory Coast Transferred, to Represent the Holy Father in Lebanon

Sep 26, 2022

Pope Francis has transferred Archbishop Paolo Borgia who has been serving as Apostolic Nuncio in Ivory Coast to the Vatican Diplomatic Mission in Lebanon.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of the Ivory Coast (CECCI). Credit: CECCI/Facebook

Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast Push for Policies That Guarantee “civic, moral education”

Feb 1, 2022

Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast have, in a collective statement, called on the government to put in place policies that takes into account “civic and moral education” in the West African nation.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI) during the opening ceremony of their 120th Plenary Assembly in Gagnoa. Credit: CECCI/Facebook

Catholic Archbishop in Ivory Coast Proposes “solid” Educational Plan for Country’s Growth

Jan 28, 2022

Ivory Coast needs “a well-thought-out educational plan” that is based on solid foundations for the growth of the West African nation, a Catholic Archbishop in the country has said.

Logo of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI). Credit: CECCI

Peace, “responsibility of every citizen of every social condition”: Bishops in Ivory Coast

Dec 28, 2021

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI) have, in a collective statement, underscored the role of citizens in sustaining peace.

President Alassane Ouattara and Laurent Gbagbo during the July 27 meeting in Abidjan. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Alassane Ouattara, Laurent Gbagbo Meeting “timely for reconciliation”: Ivorian Archbishop

Aug 3, 2021

The Archbishop of Ivory Coast’s Korhogo Archdiocese has described the July 27 meeting between President Alassane Ouattara and former President Laurent Gbagbo as timely for the reconciliation process in the West African nation.

Creation of Jobs at Family, Private Levels Can Curb Youth Migration: Priest in Ivory Coast

May 8, 2021

A member of the Clergy in Ivory Coast has urged the establishment of employment opportunities at family and private levels, saying such initiatives have the potentiality of curbing youth migration.

Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast with administrative authorities during the official ceremony of their 117th plenary Assembly. / Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI)

Amid Search for Peace “we must not give in to discouragement”: Bishops in Ivory Coast

Jan 25, 2021

Against the backdrop of a socio-political tension in Ivory Coast, Catholic Bishops in the country are urging the people of God to not give up in the search of the much-needed peace.

A poster announcing the closing Mass of the 125 years of Evangelization in Ivory Coast slated for January 24. / Radio Espoir Côte d'Ivoire.

Church in Ivory Coast to Spearhead “integral human development” Initiatives This Year

Jan 15, 2021

The Catholic Church in Ivory Coast has planned to spearhead initiatives that foster integral human development in view of mitigating the effects of COVID-19 among the people of God in the West African nation, the Secretary-General of the Bishops’ conference has said.

Bishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo appointed by Pope Francis as the Archbishop of Korhogo Archdiocese in Northern Ivory Coast. / Vatican Media

Ivorian Prelate Heading Catholic Bishops’ Conference Appointed Archbishop

Jan 4, 2021

The President of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI), Bishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo, has been appointed the Archbishop of Korhogo Archdiocese in Northern Ivory Coast.

Saint Paul Cathedral Abidjan.

Victims of Election Violence in Ivory Coast the Focus of Holy Mass on Sunday

Dec 19, 2020

The leadership of the global confederation of Catholic relief agencies, Caritas Internationalis (CI), is offering help and comfort to migrants leaving Africa for Europe through Mali, housing them and providing them with “support and advice on their journey.”

President Alassane Ouattara (right) and his main opponent, former head of state Henri Konan Bedie (left).

Bishops in Ivory Coast Urge President, Opposition Leader to “continue, intensify dialogue”

Nov 21, 2020

Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast have called on the President and one of the opposition leaders in the West African country to “continue and intensify” the recently initiated dialogue and resolve the post-election standoff following the contested October 31 poll.