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Catholic Church in Ivory Coast
Incumbent Secures Fourth Term in Ivory Coast’s Presidential Poll, Religious Leaders Call for Peace
President Alassane Ouattara has secured a fourth term in office following Ivory Coast’s October 25 presidential election, according to provisional results announced by the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI).
Catholic Entities in Ivory Coast Call for Non-Violence Ahead of October 25 Presidential Election
The Episcopal Commission for Justice, Peace, and the Environment in Ivory Coast and the National Laity Council are urging young people to reject violence and become agents of peace ahead of the country’s October 25 presidential election.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Two Catholic Bishops for Dioceses in Ivory Coast
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.
Apostolic Nuncio in Ivory Coast Urges Teams of Our Lady to “persevere in prayer, trust in God”
The representative of the Holy Father in Ivory Coast has urged members of the Teams of Our Lady (END) to deepen their trust in God and remain steadfast in prayer as they continue the mission of supporting Christian married couples.
Lay Catholics in Ivory Coast Urged to Transform Society through “justice, peace, human dignity”
A Catholic Priest in Ivory Coast has encouraged members of the Laity to take an active role in transforming society through faith, justice, and service, fostering human dignity.
Ahead of Ivory Coast’s Presidential Election, Religious Leaders Urge “restraint, respect for institutions, peace”
Religious leaders in Ivory Coast have appealed for calm and “restraint” ahead of the country’s October 25 presidential election.
Seven Newly Ordained Priests in Ivory Coast Urged to “live fully” Priestly Vocation
Jean-Pierre Cardinal Kutwa has urged seven Deacons he ordained Priests in the Catholic Diocese of Man in Ivory Coast to shun worldly vices and remain faithful to their Priestly commitments.
Five Newly Ordained Deacons in Ivory Coast Urged to Live Humble, Prayerful Lives
Jean-Pierre Cardinal Kutwa has urged the five Seminarians he ordained Deacons on September 20 in the Catholic Diocese of Man in Ivory Coast to live humble and prayerful lives.
“Do not be frightened by crosses”: Catholic Bishop at 75th Anniversary of Legion of Mary in Ivory Coast
Bishop Raymond Ahoua of the Catholic Diocese of Grand-Bassam in Ivory Coast has invited members of the Legion of Mary, known as Patricians, to be, like the Blessed Virgin Mary, disciples of Jesus amid challenges in the West African nation.
“Take your destiny into your hands”: Ivorian Catholic Bishop to Youths at Conclusion of National Youth Day
The President of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI) has urged young people in the West African nation to take full responsibility for their lives, their faith, and their role in society.
“The Church in Ivory Coast needs your fire”: Catholic Bishop at Opening of Sixth National Youth Day
Bishop Joseph Kacou Aka of Ivory Coast’s Catholic Diocese of Yamoussoukro has called on young Catholics to embrace Christ as their guide and carry the light of the Gospel into their communities.
Delegates at III Pan African Congress Call for Support of African Missionaries Frustrated by Immigration Challenges
Delegates of the III Pan-African Catholic Congress on Theology, Society, and Pastoral Life who gathered in Ivory Coast’s city of Abidjan from August 5-10 have called for the support of African missionaries who are experiencing hardships in their missions, especially those set back by immigration challenges.
Third Pan African Congress Kicks off in Ivory Coast with Calls for Continent’s “spiritual, structural reawakening”
African theologians, including Clergy, women and men Religious and Laity, who have gathered in Ivory Coast’s city of Abidjan for the III Pan-African Catholic Congress on Theology, Society, and Pastoral Life have called for “spiritual and structural reawakening” in Africa, expressing their commitment to confront urgent issues affecting the continent during the five-day event.
Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast Call for a Return to Democratic Culture ahead of October Presidential Election
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI) have called for renewed commitment to the country’s democratic principles to ensure transparency and fairness as the West African nation prepares for the October presidential election.
Ivory Coast in Need of “prophetic Church” ahead of October Presidential Poll: Catholic Bishops
The West African nation of Ivory Coast needs “a prophetic” people of God ahead of the Presidential election scheduled for October 2025, the country’s Catholic Bishops have said.
Pope Leo XIV Urges Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast to Nurture Unity, “prophetically proclaiming the Gospel”
Pope Leo XIV has encouraged Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast to deepen their unity as a vital foundation for evangelization as they celebrate the closing of the Golden Jubilee of their common forum, the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI).
“A Pope close to everyone”: Cardinal in Ivory Coast Lauds Pope Francis’ Simplicity
The late Pope Francis was a humble, missionary-minded shepherd close to all and whose vision for a synodal and merciful Church remains alive, Ignace Cardinal Bessi Dogbo of the Ivory Coast’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abidjan has said.
“My yes will remain yes”: New Local Ordinary of Ivory Coast’s Gagnoa Archdiocese on Appointment
Bishop Jean-Jacques Koffi Oi Koffi of Ivory Coast’s San Pedro Catholic Diocese, who was appointed Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Gagnoa on April 8, has reflected in on his Episcopal appointment, emphasizing his commitment to accomplishing the task entrusted to him.
Third Youth Pilgrimage in Ivory Coast’s Abidjan Archdiocese Ends with Call on Young People to be “agents of peace”
The third youth pilgrimage of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abidjan in Ivory Coast has ended with a call for young people to embrace peace and show resilience amid life’s challenges.
“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.
