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Côte d’Ivoire: la nouvelle année pastorale placée sous le signe de la communion
Cardinal Ignace Dogbo Bessi, the archbishop of Abidjan, called for the Church to move from reflection to action to build a foundation of communion, autonomy, and closeness to vulnerable people. He made this exhortation during the opening Mass for the 2026-2027 pastoral year.
The Mass took place on Sunday, September 27, at Saint Paul Cathedral in Plateau. Auxiliary Bishop Gaspard Béby Gnéba presided over the liturgy.
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