Religious assemblies held in Abidjan and France

In Abidjan, the diocese has commenced its 2026/2027 pastoral year with a gathering at the cathedral. This second pastoral retreat serves as a mid-point review of a triennial vision set to continue until 2028. The assembly aims to evaluate the previous year and assess current progress through critical self-reflection and communal accountability.

Separately, in France, Leon XIV delivered a homily at the Place de la Concorde during a celebration of the Eucharist. The message focused on spiritual thirst and the search for meaning, drawing on biblical themes of living water to encourage the community to find fulfillment through faith and communion with God.