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

Since May 19, 2025, the Catholic bishops of Côte d'Ivoire have been gathered at the centre Jean-Paul I of Kodjoboué, in the diocese of Grand Bassam, for their 127th Plenary Assembly, which will conclude on Sunday, May 25.At the opening Mass of this Assembly, Bishop Marcellin Yao Kouadio, Bishop of Daloa and President of the Ivorian Episcopal Conference, presented accountability as a valid requirement for all: deacons, priests and bishops. The no…

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

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). In his message delivered during the opening ceremony of the 127th Plenary Assembly of CECCI members on Tuesday, May 20, the Holy Father underscored the need for evangelization in a world often hostile t…

Pope Leo XIV: Reconciling Opposition and Proclaiming the Risen Christ

In the speeches and homilies delivered thus far by Pope Leo XIV, certain key words have begun to emerge—words that offer a glimpse into the heart of his pontificate. Chief among them is Resurrection. In his homily on the steps... The post Pope Leo XIV: Reconciling Opposition and Proclaiming the Risen Christ appeared first on Where Peter Is.