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Bishop José Lampra Cà of the Catholic Diocese of Bissau in Guinea-Bissau during the opening ceremony of the 10th Conference of the Regional Union of West African Priests has been organized under the Regional Union of the Diocesan Priests of West Africa (RUPWA). Credit: Fr. Peter Konteh

Catholic Bishop in Guinea-Bissau Urges Priests in West Africa to Foster Respect for Diversity

Jun 9, 2024

Bishop José Lampra Cà of the Catholic Diocese of Bissau in Guinea-Bissau has urged priests serving in West Africa to foster a “culture of openness and respect for differences.”

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