Interview with Cardinal Ignace Bessi Dogbo, Archbishop of Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Cardinal Ignace Bessi Dogbo, the Archbishop of Abidjan, shared his perspectives on the Church in Africa in a recent interview.

The Archbishop of Abidjan, who was created a cardinal by Pope Francis in December 2024, previously participated in his first conclave in May 2025. He also served for six years as the head of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast. According to ZENIT News Agency, his leadership roles provided him with a specific view of the Church in Ivory Coast and across the African continent.