# 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.
- Title: Archbishop Samedi Calls for Peace Push in Central African…
- Summary: Archbishop Samedi urges renewed peace efforts in Central African Republic after Pope Leo XIV meeting. Archbishop Joseph Samedi calls for renewed peace and…
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- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/africa/news/2026-10/archbishop-samedi-calls-for-a-renewed-push-for-peace-in-the-cent.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-10-08T12:16:17.013+00:00
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- Topics: central african republic, pope leo xiv, archbishop joseph samedi, faustin-archange touadera, peace efforts, political violence, civil society, religion, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.