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Catholic Church in Ivory Coast
“You are called to be agents of transformation”: Catholic Bishop at Launch of National Youth Day in Ivory Coast
Young people in Ivory Coast must take an active role in shaping the future of the Church and society, Bishop Joseph Kacou Aka of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Yamoussoukro has said.
We’re Taking “concrete action”: Catholic Official in Ivory Coast on Planned Three-Year Mental Health Initiative
The three-year initiative aimed to integrate mental health care into community interventions across the West African nation of Ivory Coast is a “concrete action” being undertaken to give hope to persons living with mental disorders, an official of the country’s Catholic Bishops’ Conference has said.
Apostolic Nuncio in Ivory Coast Challenges Newly Ordained Priest, Deacons to be Instruments of Reconciliation
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.
“You are treasures for the Church, society”: Catholic Bishop in Ivory Coast to the Consecrated
Bishop Honoré Beugré Dakpa of the Catholic Diocese of Katiola in Ivory Coast has lauded members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL), describing them as “treasures” for the people of God.
Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast Urge Politicians to Revive Hope ahead of General Elections
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI) have called on the country’s politicians to focus on unity and peace ahead of the country’s presidential elections scheduled for October this year.
Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast Call for Repentance-Filled Jubilee Year Celebrations
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI) have called on citizens to embrace the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year with repentance and spiritual renewal.
Pope Francis Urges Bishops in Ivory Coast to Renew Missionary Zeal, Lead Faithful with “compassionate hearts”
Pope Francis has encouraged Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast to embrace renewal in their pastoral mission and to lead with compassionate hearts, as the nation marks significant milestones in its evangelization journey.
Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast to Discuss Financial Autonomy, Catholic Education at 126th Plenary Assembly
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI) are expected to discuss financial autonomy and Catholic Education at their 126th plenary assembly taking place in the Catholic Diocese of Bondoukou from January 20-26.
Days after Ivorian Cardinal Appointed Apostolic Administrator of Man amid Bishop-Clergy Fallout, Priests Apologize
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.
New Year Pastoral Message: Catholic Bishop in Ivory Coast Highlights Synodality as Path to Strengthened Fraternity
Embracing the spirit of synodality for which the multi-year Synod on Synodality that was concluded on October 27 advocated “strengthens” unity among the people of God, Bishop Joseph Kacou Aka of Ivory Coast’s Catholic Diocese of Yamoussoukro has said.
Cardinal in Ivory Coast Calls for “communion, justice, respect for the law” ahead of 2025 Presidential Election
Ignace Cardinal Bessi Dogbo of the Ivory Coast’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abidjan is calling upon citizens of the West African nation work towards fostering togetherness ahead of the Presidential election scheduled for October 2025.
Retired Ivorian Cardinal Appointed Ivory Coast’s Man Apostolic Administrator amid Fall Out, “internal wounds, tensions”
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.
Health, Access to Clean Water among Challenges Caritas Ivory Coast Wants Addressed ahead of National Caritas Day
Support for people with health conditions and access to clean water are among the challenges Caritas Ivory Coast wants addressed as the humanitarian arm of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI) plans for the National Caritas Day.
Golden Jubilee of Catholic Charismatic Renewal in Ivory Coast Ends with Call on Members to be “fishers of men”
Members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in Ivory Coast have been urged to embrace their identity as “fishers of men,” drawing inspiration from the Gospel’s call to evangelize and transform society.
A Cross, Other Elements on Ivorian Cardinal-Designate’s Coat of Arms and Motto Explained
Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo, one of the two Archbishops from Africa to be created Cardinals, has explained the symbols and motto represented in his coat of arms.
Ivory Coast’s Cardinal-designate Says Synod on Synodality Delegates “experiencing an extraordinary atmosphere”
Delegates at the ongoing second session of the multi-year Synod on Synodality are fostering fraternity in what Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abidjan in Ivory Coast, one of 21 newly named Cardinals, has described as “an extraordinary atmosphere” and “truly a Church atmosphere.”
“The body of Christ must be synodal”: Ivorian Catholic Archbishop at Launch of New Pastoral Year
Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abidjan in Ivory Coast has called on the Church in the country to be truly synodal by stepping out of its comfort zone to reach out to the peripheries.
“Draw strength from prayer”: Catholic Bishop to Theology Students of Missionary Institute in Ivory Coast
Bishop Jean-Jacques Koffi Oi Koffi of the Catholic Diocese of San Pedro in Ivory Coast has urged students of the Catholic Missionary Institute of Abidjan (ICMA) to draw strength from prayer and commitment to their mission.
“Watch over, defend the people of God”: Cardinal in Ivory Coast to New Archbishop at Installation
Jean-Pierre Cardinal Kutwa of Ivory Coast has called upon the new Local Ordinary of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bouaké to shepherd the people of God under his pastoral care, protecting them against danger.
“We are called to evangelize”: Catholic Archbishop-elect in Ivory Coast Ahead of Installation
The Archbishop-elect of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bouaké in Ivory Coast has emphasized the need for humility and promoting evangelization ahead of his installation scheduled for September 14.
