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Apostolic Nuncio in Ivory Coast Challenges Newly Ordained Priest, Deacons to be Instruments of Reconciliation

Feb 6, 2025

The representative of the Holy Father in Ivory Coast has called on a Deacon he ordained a Priest and three Seminaries he ordained Deacons to be instruments of peace and reconciliation in the Church.

Some members of the Clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Man in Ivory Coast. Credit: Man Diocese

Days after Ivorian Cardinal Appointed Apostolic Administrator of Man amid Bishop-Clergy Fallout, Priests Apologize

Jan 4, 2025

Members of the Clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Man in Ivory Coast have expressed their regrets over the fallout with their Local Ordinary that resulted in the 27 December 2024 appointment of Jean-Pierre Cardinal Kutwa as Apostolic Administrator “Sede plena” of the Ivorian Episcopal See.

Jean-Pierre Cardinal Kutwa (right) and Bishop Gaspard Béby Gnéba (left)

Retired Ivorian Cardinal Appointed Ivory Coast’s Man Apostolic Administrator amid Fall Out, “internal wounds, tensions”

Dec 29, 2024

Pope Francis has appointed Jean-Pierre Cardinal Kutwa, the Archbishop emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abidjan in Ivory Coast, to serve as Apostolic Administrator “Sede plena” of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Man.

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Well-wishers leave notes for Pope Francis at the foot of the St. John Paul II statue outside Gemelli Hospital in Rome on March 14, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Pope Francis in “a clinical situation of stability”, Approves Three-year Synod on Synodality Implementation Process

Fr. Philip Ekweli (right) and Seminarian Andrew Peter (left). Credit: Catholic Diocese of Auchi

Seminarian Abducted Alongside Catholic Priest from Nigeria’s Auchi Diocese “gruesomely” Murdered, Priest Regains Freedom

Credit: Radio Sol Mansi

After Body of Bissau-Guinean Girl Found Buried, Some Organs Removed, Catholic Leaders Urge Unity in “search for justice”

Mons. Giancarlo Dellagiovanna. Credit: Il Popolo

Pope Francis Appoints Italian-Born Clergy as Apostolic Nuncio to Burkina Faso

Pope Francis addresses bishops gathered in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican for the Synod on Synodality closing Mass on Oct. 27, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican Announces Plans for 2028 Post-Synodal Assembly to Evaluate Synod on Synodality Implementation

Candles are placed at the bottom of the St. John Paul II statue at Gemelli Hospital in Rome on March 14, 2025. Prayers for Pope Francis continue as he marks one month in the hospital for treatment of bronchitis and double pneumonia. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Vatican Moves to Once-a-day Updates about Pope Francis’ Health amid Stable Situation

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Candles are placed at the bottom of the St. John Paul II statue at Gemelli Hospital in Rome on March 14, 2025. Prayers for Pope Francis continue as he marks one month in the hospital for treatment of bronchitis and double pneumonia. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Vatican Moves to Once-a-day Updates about Pope Francis’ Health amid Stable Situation

Well-wishers leave notes for Pope Francis at the foot of the St. John Paul II statue outside Gemelli Hospital in Rome on March 14, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Pope Francis in “a clinical situation of stability”, Approves Three-year Synod on Synodality Implementation Process

Offer Education to All, “especially the underprivileged”: Apostolic Nuncio in Ghana to Catholic School Leaders

In 2025 Jubilee Year Spirit, Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops Urge Presidential Amnesty for Farmer on Death Row

Fr. Philip Ekweli (right) and Seminarian Andrew Peter (left). Credit: Catholic Diocese of Auchi

Seminarian Abducted Alongside Catholic Priest from Nigeria’s Auchi Diocese “gruesomely” Murdered, Priest Regains Freedom

Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa of the Catholic Diocese of Katsina in Nigeria. Credit: ACI Africa

Nigerian Catholic Diocese Launches Prayer Program to Foster Reconciliation in Ongoing 2025 Jubilee Year

Mons. Giancarlo Dellagiovanna. Credit: Il Popolo

Pope Francis Appoints Italian-Born Clergy as Apostolic Nuncio to Burkina Faso

Credit: ACN

Concern as Thousands of Students in Northern Nigerian Catholic Schools Forced to Stay at Home for Ramadan

Pope Francis greets pilgrims at his general audience on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. | Credit: Vatican Media

In 12 Years, Pope Francis Has “guided the Church's boat with wisdom, dedication”: Ivory Coast’s Catholic Bishops

Pope Francis addresses bishops gathered in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican for the Synod on Synodality closing Mass on Oct. 27, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican Announces Plans for 2028 Post-Synodal Assembly to Evaluate Synod on Synodality Implementation

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