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Pope Leo XIV Urges Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast to Foster “reconciliation among all the sons, daughters”

Jan 21, 2026

Pope Leo XIV has called on Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast to place national reconciliation at the heart of their pastoral mission, urging them to help unite all Ivorians in the aftermath of the country’s recent presidential election.

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.

Incumbent Secures Fourth Term in Ivory Coast’s Presidential Poll, Religious Leaders Call for Peace

Oct 28, 2025

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).

Fr. Eric Norbert Abékan (left) and Marc Aka Krou (right). Credit: CECCI

Catholic Entities in Ivory Coast Call for Non-Violence Ahead of October 25 Presidential Election

Oct 24, 2025

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.

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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Apostolic Nuncio in Ivory Coast Urges Teams of Our Lady to “persevere in prayer, trust in God”

Oct 21, 2025

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.

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Lay Catholics in Ivory Coast Urged to Transform Society through “justice, peace, human dignity”

Oct 13, 2025

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.

Religious leaders in Ivory Coast. Credit: COSIM

Ahead of Ivory Coast’s Presidential Election, Religious Leaders Urge “restraint, respect for institutions, peace”

Oct 2, 2025

Religious leaders in Ivory Coast have appealed for calm and “restraint” ahead of the country’s October 25 presidential election. 

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Seven Newly Ordained Priests in Ivory Coast Urged to “live fully” Priestly Vocation

Sep 29, 2025

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.

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Five Newly Ordained Deacons in Ivory Coast Urged to Live Humble, Prayerful Lives

Sep 22, 2025

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.

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“Do not be frightened by crosses”: Catholic Bishop at 75th Anniversary of Legion of Mary in Ivory Coast

Sep 8, 2025

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. 

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“Take your destiny into your hands”: Ivorian Catholic Bishop to Youths at Conclusion of National Youth Day

Aug 25, 2025

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.

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“The Church in Ivory Coast needs your fire”: Catholic Bishop at Opening of Sixth National Youth Day

Aug 21, 2025

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.

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Delegates at III Pan African Congress Call for Support of African Missionaries Frustrated by Immigration Challenges

Aug 11, 2025

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”

Aug 6, 2025

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.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI). Credit: CECCI

Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast Call for a Return to Democratic Culture ahead of October Presidential Election

Jul 31, 2025

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.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI). Credit: CECCI

Ivory Coast in Need of “prophetic Church” ahead of October Presidential Poll: Catholic Bishops

May 27, 2025

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. 

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Pope Leo XIV Urges Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast to Nurture Unity, “prophetically proclaiming the Gospel”

May 21, 2025

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

Apr 23, 2025

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

Apr 10, 2025

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.