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A poster announcing the series of online conversations bringing together African theologians, priests, and religious, as well as laity in Africa. Credit: PACTPAN

Catholic Archbishop in Ivory Coast Proposes Three “effective approaches for participative synodality in Africa”

Jun 27, 2024

Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo, the recently appointed Local Ordinary of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abidjan in Ivory Coast is proposing three approaches that he says are “effective” in facilitating a participative Synodal process in Africa.

Immediate Former President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ivory Coast Appointed Archbishop of Abidjan

May 20, 2024

Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo, the immediate former President of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI), as the Local Ordinary of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abidjan in the West African nation. 

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI) during the opening ceremony of their 120th Plenary Assembly in Gagnoa. Credit: CECCI/Facebook

Catholic Archbishop in Ivory Coast Proposes “solid” Educational Plan for Country’s Growth

Jan 28, 2022

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.

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Indian Ocean Catholic Bishops Commit to “supporting each other, pooling resources” in Synodality Spirit

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