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Lay leaders in West Africa attend regional training on peacebuilding
The Conference of West African Episcopal Conferences (CERAO-RECOWA) is holding a regional training workshop for leaders of national Catholic lay councils in Abidjan from October 24 to October 29, 2026. The event is held at the CERAO Center for Pastoral and Mission.
The workshop focuses on advocacy for peace, mediation, conflict resolution, and the role of laypeople in promoting peace in West Africa.
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- Official source@VaticanNewsEn Afrique de l'Ouest, les Laïcs appelés à bâtir la paix
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