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Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Jean-Pierre Tanoh Tiémélé of Abengourou Catholic Diocese in Ivory Coast. Credit: Catholikia

Apostolic Nuncio in Ivory Coast Urges Newly Consecrated Bishop to Live His Episcopal Ministry as a “gift, service”

Jan 5, 2026

The Apostolic Nuncio in Ivory Coast has urged the newly consecrated Bishop of Abengourou Catholic Diocese to live his Episcopal ministry as a “gift and a service” to the people of God.

Mons. Jean-Pierre Tanoh Tiémélé (left) and Bishop Alexis Youlo Touabli (right). Credit: Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI)

Pope Leo XIV Appoints Two Catholic Bishops for Dioceses in Ivory Coast

Oct 22, 2025

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Mons. Jean-Pierre Tanoh Tiémélé as the new Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Abengourou in Ivory Coast and transferred Bishop Alexis Youlo Touabli to San Pedro-en-Côte d’Ivoire Diocese.

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