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Cardinal Richard Baawobr of Wa (Ghana)

New cardinal from Ghana to undergo heart surgery in Rome

Aug 31, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Cardinal Richard Kuuia Baawobr is expected to undergo heart surgery in Rome by the end of this week, according to... Read more

Pope Francis at the consistory in St. Peter's Basilica, Aug. 27, 2022

One new cardinal did not attend the consistory due to heart problems — Here is what Pope Francis said:

Aug 27, 2022

By CNA Staff

Francis asked for prayers for the African prelate, explaining Baawobr had been taken ill. Read more

Bishop Richard Kuuia Baawobr of Wa, who was elected present of SECAM July 30, 2022.

New leader of African bishops conference says ‘greatness is service’

Aug 6, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Bishop Richard Kuuia Baawobr of Wa, who is to be made a cardinal later this month, has been elected head... Read more

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