Benin, Africa, Cardinal Dieudonné Nzapalainga, Vatican, Bangui, Kinshasa. The Central African prelate arrived in Cotonou on August 11, 2026. Welcomed by priests and nuns, he discovered the pastoral realities of the Beninese Church before going to Dassa-Zoumè.
The national Marian pilgrimage to Dassa is a major event for the faithful. Every year, thousands of pilgrims gather to venerate Mary, Mother of Unity and Peace. In 2026, the presence of Cardinal Nzapalainga will give the event a universal dimension.
On August 23, he will preside over the closing mass. His expected message: peace, fraternity, and hope for Africa. Hailing from a Central African Republic scarred by conflict, he reminds us that faith transcends borders and builds bridges between peoples.
A fitting adage : Faith that unites nations paves the way to peace.
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