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Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast Urge Stakeholders to Work towards Social Cohesion in 2025 Elections
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.
We Can’t “conceal risk of confusion, scandal”: Ivory Coast Bishops on Fiducia Supplicans
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
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.
Ivory Coast’s Catholic Bishops Appeal for “restraint, moderation” ahead of Local Elections
Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast are appealing for “restraint and moderation” amid tensions ahead of regional and municipal elections scheduled for September 2.
Apostolic Nuncio in Ivory Coast Transferred, to Represent the Holy Father in Lebanon
Pope Francis has transferred Archbishop Paolo Borgia who has been serving as Apostolic Nuncio in Ivory Coast to the Vatican Diplomatic Mission in Lebanon.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Bishops in Ivory Coast Urge President, Opposition Leader to “continue, intensify dialogue”
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.
Ivory Coast’s “pre-election situation worrying,” Cleric Says, Highlights Peace Initiatives
Ahead of Ivory Coast’s Presidential election scheduled for Saturday, October 31, a Cleric ministering in the West African nation says the pre-election mood is a cause for concern and highlights some initiatives Church leaders are undertaking to advocate for peace amid rising tensions.
Ahead of Presidential Polls in Ivory Coast, Religious Leaders Appeal for Dialogue, Peace
Religious leaders in Ivory Coast have appealed for dialogue and peace ahead of the Presidential election scheduled for October 31 amid persistent tensions.
Lay Catholic Association in Ivory Coast Encourages Citizens to Be “sowers of peace”
The members of Sant’Egidio Community in Ivory Coast, an organization that is part of the Rome-based Lay Catholic association dedicated to the provision of social services and arbitrating conflicts, Sant’Egidio Community, have issued a statement on the rising political tensions in the West African nation of Ivory Coast ahead of the presidential election scheduled for October.
Bishops in Ivory Coast Highlight Conditions for Achieving Reconciliation, Justice, Peace
Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast have, in their Pastoral Letter, highlighted the conditions necessary for achieving reconciliation, justice and peace in the West African nation amid rising political tensions ahead of the presidential election scheduled for October 2020.
Ivorian Clergy, Laity Pay Glowing Tribute to Bishop Who Wrote the National Anthem
Members of the Clergy and the Laity including government officials in Ivory Coast have paid glowing tribute to the Bishop Emeritus of Daloa, Pierre-Marie Coty, known for writing the lyrics to the West African country’s National Anthem.
