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Catholic Church in Burkina Faso
Burkinabe Diocese Hopes Suffering of Catholic Priest “held captive” for Six Years Won’t Be in Vain
The Catholic Diocese of Dori in Burkina Faso has continued to pray for the safety of Fr. Joël Yougbare who has been missing for the past six years following a suspected kidnapping incident.
Pope Francis Appoints Italian-Born Clergy as Apostolic Nuncio to Burkina Faso
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Giancarlo Dellagiovanna, a member of the Clergy of Italy’s Tortona Catholic Diocese, as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Burkina Faso and assigned him the Titular See of Sistroniana with the dignity of Archbishop.
Burkina Faso’s Evangelization Jubilee: Vatican Secretary of State Urges Catholics to Embrace Integrity, “joyful hope”
Pietro Cardinal Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, has called on Catholics in Burkina Faso to uphold integrity, embrace hope, and foster solidarity as they mark their country’s 125 years of evangelization.
Church in Burkina Faso Upbeat about Planned Visit of Vatican Secretary of State
The Catholic Church in Burkina Faso has lauded the four-day planned visit Pietro Cardinal Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, describing it as a great measure of friendship and fraternity.
Church in Burkina Faso Thrown into Mourning as Two Catechists Violently Killed While Returning from Training
The Catholic Diocese of Dédougou in Burkina Faso is mourning the death of two Catechists, who were violently attacked while returning from a training on January 25.
Pope Francis Appoints Local Ordinary for Burkina Faso’s Tenkodogo Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. David Koudougou who has been serving as the Diocesan Administrator of the Tenkodogo Catholic Diocese in Burkina Faso as the new Bishop of the Diocese.
At Installation, Catholic Archbishop in Burkina Faso Calls for Unity of Family, Reliance on God’s Grace and Benevolence
Archbishop Laurent Birfuoré Dabiré of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bobo-Dioulasso in Burkina Faso has called for unity among the people of God in his new Metropolitan See.
Let’s Mark 2025 Jubilee Year as “pilgrims of hope on the path of peace”: Burkinabe Episcopal Vicar for Consecrated Life
Members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) in Burkina Faso have been urged to participate in the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year celebrations as agents of hope and instruments of peace among the people of God.
Pope Francis Appoints New Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso and Algeria
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Guy Mukasa Sanon as the Local Ordinary of Burkina Faso’s Catholic Diocese of Nouna and Mons. Diego Ramón Sarrió Cucarella as Bishop of Laghouat Diocese in Algeria.
Catholic Church in Burkina Faso to Conclude 125th Evangelization Jubilee with National Pilgrimage at Yagma Sanctuary
The Catholic Church in Burkina Faso is set to celebrate the culmination of its 125th anniversary of evangelization with a national pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Yagma in the country’s Ouagadougou Archdiocese on February 16.
Priestly Vocations Are Up in Burkina Faso Despite Islamic Terrorism
Despite constant terrorist attacks suffered by Catholics in Burkina Faso from Islamic fundamentalists, vocations to the priesthood have increased in recent years.
President of Burkina Faso-Niger Catholic Bishops’ Conference Appointed Archbishop of Bobo-Dioulasso
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Laurent Birfuoré Dabiré of Burkina Faso’s Dori Catholic Diocese and President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Burkina Faso and Niger (CEBN) since 2019 as the new Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bobo-Dioulasso in Burkina Faso.
Catechists “paying the heaviest price” amid Christian Persecution in Burkina Faso: Official of Training Centre
The Director of the Centre of Formation of Catechists of Burkina Faso's Catholic Diocese of Kaya has praised Catechists in the Burkinabe Episcopal See for their dedication in serving the community despite the increasing challenges of Christian persecution in the West African nation.
Catholic Charity Announces Christmas Campaign to Support Persecuted Christians in Burkina Faso
Catholic Pontifical Foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International is dedicating its Christmas campaign this year to persecuted Christians in Burkina Faso who will be supported through a wide range of charity initiatives.
Catholic Charity Foundation Launches Funds Drive in Portugal to Support Victims of Jihadist Attacks in Burkina Faso
The Pontifical charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has launched a “solidarity campaign” targeting its benefactors in Portugal, appealing for partnerships in reaching out to victims of jihadist attacks in Burkina Faso, where Christian persecution has reportedly hit an all-time high.
Catechists in Burkina Faso Throw Themselves in the Battlefield to Protect Christians against Islamist Attacks
Right at the forefront of the war against Islamist attacks in Burkina Faso are Catechists who are ready to give their lives for the safety of Christians in the West African country where persecution is reported to be highest in the world.
Many Christians among Over 150 Killed in Burkina Faso’s “beyond horrible” Terrorist Attack
More than 150 people, including many Christians, were massacred by Islamic terrorists in Burkina Faso, sources told Aid to the Church in Need.
Diocese in Burkina Faso Begins “Novena prayer for peace” Days after Series of Attacks, Including on Catholic Parish
Thursday, October 10 has been set as the start of “Novena prayer for peace” in Burkina Faso’s Catholic Diocese of Fada N'Gourma following a series of terrorist attacks targeting various facilities, including a Catholic Parish.
Catholic Bishops Declare Triduum Prayer for Peace in Burkina Faso, Niger amid Surge in Insecurity
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso and Niger have called for a triduum of prayer for peace in their respective nations amid a surge in cases of insecurity.
“We are constantly living in fear”: Catholic Priests Recount Experiences of Christian Persecution in Burkina Faso
Two Catholic Priests serving in the West African nation of Burkina Faso have recounted the threats that terrorist groups pose to Christians in the country, saying the people of God live in constant fear.
