Bénin bishops warn of social issues threatening national peace

Bénin bishops expressed concern about several social phenomena that weaken peace and threaten the country's future. During their 79th ordinary plenary session held in Natitingou from October 25 to 28, the bishops issued a final communiqué.

The bishops called on the government to work toward resolving certain political situations. They also directed the implementation of the Synod on Synodality and announced pastoral and interreligious initiatives.