The day after his appointment as cardinal, the Ivorian prelate Ignace Bessi Dogbo will participate in mass on the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception alongside Pope Francis. Celebration this morning at 8:30 a.m. UT at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. In Abidjan, the faithful of Saint-Paul Cathedral expect a lot from their archbishop, who is very committed to the reconciliation of the Ivorians.
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With our correspondent in Abidjan, Benoît Alméras
At the end of the evening mass, those who are willing to speak all say they are happy for Cardinal Ignace Bessi Dogbo. The 63-year-old prelate is respected in the Catholic community. For Marie, chorister, “ it’s important because we need peace. »
Message of forgiveness
In the past, the former president of the Ivorian bishops’ conference has called for the release of those imprisoned following the political crisis of the early 2010s in the country. A message of forgiveness that resonates for Georges, one of the parishioners: “ In 2025, there will be elections, it will be difficult for the country – we must advocate a strong message, that the elections mean that for one day, Côte d’Ivoire must be at peace. »
Pray for peace
Ignace Bessi Dogbo was received at the end of November by President Alassane Ouattara. The Archbishop of Abidjan pledged to pray for peace and the development of Ivory Coast.
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