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New Cardinals Emphasize Church Unity, Evangelization ahead of November 7 Consistory
“I am with my heart, and I would say with my whole body, for a synodal vision,” Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo of Abidjan said.
Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast Push for Policies That Guarantee “civic, moral education”
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.
Catholic Archbishop in Ivory Coast Proposes “solid” Educational Plan for Country’s Growth
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.
Peace, “responsibility of every citizen of every social condition”: Bishops in Ivory Coast
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI) have, in a collective statement, underscored the role of citizens in sustaining peace.
Ivorian Catholic Priest Joins “wave of outrage” Condemning Televised Rape Demonstration
A Catholic Priest serving in Ivory Coast has joined his compatriots who are expressing their condemnation of a televised rape demonstration aired in the West African nation on Monday, August 30, at prime time.
Alassane Ouattara, Laurent Gbagbo Meeting “timely for reconciliation”: Ivorian Archbishop
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.
Ivorian Cardinal Cautions Politicians against Internal Disputes, Urges Reconciliation
The Cardinal in Ivory Coast has, on the occasion of his 50th anniversary in the Priesthood, cautioned politicians in the West African nation against internal quarrels and instead become part of initiatives toward national reconciliation.
Ivorian Cardinal Gifts Former President Rosary, Asks Him to Join “train of reconciliation”
The Cardinal in Ivory Coast has gifted a Rosary to the country’s former President, Laurent Gbagbo, who returned to the West African nation after close to a decade in exile.
Ivorian Priest Calls for Collaboration in Tackling Terrorism after Burkina Faso Killings
A Catholic Priest in Ivory Coast is advocating for collaborative strategies in the fight against terrorism following last weekend’s attack on Solham village in Burkina Faso during which at least 160 people lost their lives.
Ivorian Cardinal Tells New Minister to Integrate Science and Faith, Seek God’s Blessings
The Cardinal in Ivory Coast has called upon the country’s recently appointed Minister for Education and Literacy to integrate her scientific knowledge and faith and to seek out for “God’s blessings and graces.”
Ivorian Catholic Priest Condemns Xenophobia, Calls for Promotion of Positive Messages
In the wake of last week’s attack on Niger nationals living in Abidjan, the capital city of Ivory Coast, a Catholic Priest in the West African nation has condemned xenophobia and called on his compatriots to foster positive messages including encounters through social media.
Creation of Jobs at Family, Private Levels Can Curb Youth Migration: Priest in Ivory Coast
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.
Newly Appointed Ivorian Prime Minister Visits Country’s Cardinal for Blessings
The newly appointed Prime Minister of Ivory Coast, Patrick Achi, paid a courtesy visit to the country’s Jean Pierre Cardinal Kutwa to receive the Church leader’s blessings, the Premier said in a report following the meeting held at the end of last week.
Overcrowded Prisons in Ivory Coast a Cause for Concern, Bishops Say, Appeal for Clemency
Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast have expressed concern about overcrowded prisons in the West African nation.
Clergy in Ivory Coast Eulogizes Muslim Leader as Interreligious Dialogue “ardent artisan”
Following the death of the President of the Higher Council of Imams, Mosques and Islamic Affairs (COSIM) in Ivory Coast, members of the Clergy in the West African country have expressed their condolences to the Muslim community, describing the late religious leader as an “ardent artisan” interreligious dialogues, particularly between Muslims and Christians.
Amid Search for Peace “we must not give in to discouragement”: Bishops in Ivory Coast
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.
Church in Ivory Coast to Spearhead “integral human development” Initiatives This Year
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.
Ivorian Prelate Heading Catholic Bishops’ Conference Appointed Archbishop
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.
Victims of Election Violence in Ivory Coast the Focus of Holy Mass on Sunday
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.”
Caritas Ivory Coast Launches Solidarity Fund for Vulnerable People amid COVID-19
The leadership of Caritas Ivory Coast, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Church in the West African nation, has launched a solidarity fund to assist vulnerable people amid COVID-19 challenges.
