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Archbishop Samedi Calls for Peace Push in Central African Republic
Archbishop Samedi urges renewed peace efforts in Central African Republic after Pope Leo XIV meeting.
In brief
Archbishop Samedi urges renewed peace efforts in Central African Republic after Pope Leo XIV meeting. Archbishop Joseph Samedi calls for renewed peace and national cohesion in the Central African Republic following Pope Leo XIV's meeting with President Faustin-Archange Touadera. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Pope Leo Meets Central African President
Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadera met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace on Thursday, 1 October 2026.
Archbishop Samedi Calls for Renewed Peace
Archbishop Joseph Samedi, Coadjutor Archbishop of Bangui, hopes the meeting will mark a new chapter of renewal in the country with peace, development and national cohesion.
“a new chapter of renewal within the country, characterised by peace, development and national cohesion”
Church Promotes Communion and Dialogue
Archbishop Samedi chose "communion" as the diocesan assembly theme to bring people together through unity despite differences.
“communion”
Church Aims to Rebuild Country
The Catholic Church will contribute to the Central African Republic’s recovery through peace, coexistence and dialogue with public authorities.
What to remember
Archbishop Joseph Samedi calls for renewed peace and national cohesion in the Central African Republic following Pope Leo XIV's meeting with President Faustin-Archange Touadera.
