Laurent Akran Mandjo

Laurent Akran Mandjo (5 November 1940 – 25 August 2020) was an Ivorian prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Yopougon. Quotes Allow me to recall that two years ago we met at this same time, in this same place to reflect on the process of national reconciliation in our country and how to Church could contribute in this regard. At that time our faith in God, our love for people and our hope for a better future for our country, led us to make a commitment for promoting national unity. Sad to say, we were dreaming! Today after the infernal cycle of armed conflict we are obliged to start all over again to prevent chaos. For the good of all, the language and the culture of peace must prevail over hatred and violence. The Problem of War and National Reconciliation at the Centre of Plenary Assembly of Ivory Coast’s Catholic Bishops (16 June 2003) Fides News Agency External links Category:1940 births Category:Catholics from Ivory Coast Category:Roman Catholic bishops Category:2020 deaths