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Two Catechists Violently Killed

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Church in Burkina Faso Thrown into Mourning as Two Catechists Violently Killed While Returning from Training

Feb 12, 2025

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.

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