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Diocese of Bafoussam

“Respect the truth of the ballots,” Catholic Bishop Urges Stakeholders after Cameroon’s Presidential Election

Oct 19, 2025

Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of the Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam in Cameroon has urged all stakeholders in the country’s October 12 presidential election to “respect the truth of the ballots,” stressing that the dignity of citizens is upheld only when their votes are recognized and honored.

Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of the Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam in Cameroon. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam

“People murmur… they want change”: Catholic Bishop Calls for Political Transition Ahead of Cameroon’s Presidential Elect

Sep 26, 2025

Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of the Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam in Cameroon has appealed to the electorate in his Episcopal See to take seriously their civic responsibility during the country’s October 12 presidential election to realize a political transition, stressing that people are talking about change. 

Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné leading pilgrims in the annual peace pilgrimage in Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam

Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Urges Citizens to Vote with Conscience in October Presidential Poll

Aug 15, 2025

Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam has called on citizens of the country to remain vigilant, uphold truth, and vote with integrity in the country’s upcoming elections, warning against corruption, tribalism, and the sale of conscience. 

Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam

Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Says Hate Speech, Misinformation Not Conducive for Presidential Election

Jul 31, 2025

Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam has condemned the spread of hate speech, tribalism, and misinformation, and lies, warning that the situation undermines peace and national cohesion as the country approaches its presidential election in slated for October.

At Annual Pilgrimage, Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Encourages Devotion to Blessed Virgin Mary, “bearer of hope”

Apr 19, 2025

At the annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady in Doumelong, Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam has recognized the Blessed Virgin Mary as “a bearer of hope” and encouraged devotion to her. 

“Stop obstacles to peace”: Apostolic Nuncio at Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage in Cameroonian Diocese

Aug 16, 2024

The representative of the Holy Father in Cameroon has called for an end to violence and urged the faithful to actively promote peace.

Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné, transferred from Cameroon’s Yokadouma Diocese to the Episcopal See of Bafoussam. Credit: Diocese of Bafoussam

Pope Francis Transfers Bishop of Cameroon’s Yokadouma Diocese to Bafoussam Diocese

Nov 29, 2021

Pope Francis has transferred the Catholic Bishop of Cameroon’s Yokadouma Diocese to the Episcopal See of Bafoussam.

One of the water fountains created by Global Compassion, a non-profit organization in Cameroon / EWTN

Charity Organization in Cameroon Launches Safe Water Projects to Replace Polluted Wells

Apr 6, 2021

Clement Awanfe Ngueto, a social activist working to provide safe drinking water in Cameroon has, for years, watched people struggle to access safe drinking water especially in remote villages of the Central African country.

The Bishop-elect of DR Congo's Boma Diocese, Mons. José-Claude Mbimbi Mbamba / National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO)

Major Seminary Rector Appointed Bishop of DR Congo’s Boma Diocese

Mar 19, 2021

Pope Francis has appointed the Rector of Abbé Ngidi Major Seminary for Philosophy in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Mons. José-Claude Mbimbi Mbamba, as the Bishop of the country’s Boma Diocese.

Bishop Dieudonné Watio (left) and Fr. André Marie Kengne (right). Bishop Watio of Bafoussam suspended  Fr. André for promoting syncretism.

The Controversy around Cameroonian Cleric Suspended “for promoting syncretism”

Jul 9, 2020

Last month’s decision to suspend Fr. André Marie Kengne of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam “for promoting syncretism” has continued to draw controversy among the Clergy and Laity in the Central African nation and attracted scrutiny of the notion of inculturation in Africa.