Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has held a high-level meeting with a delegation of Catholic Bishops led by His Eminence Cardinal Wilfred Napier, the Special Envoy of Pope Leo XIV, who is in Ghana as part of activities marking the 75th Jubilee Celebration of the establishment of the hierarchy of the Catholic Church in Ghana.

The meeting, which took place in Accra, highlighted the strong partnership between the Government of Ghana and the Catholic Church, particularly in promoting peace, social justice, and national development.

Delivering a message from the Holy Father, Cardinal Napier conveyed Pope Leo XIV’s goodwill to the government and people of Ghana, commending the administration for its ongoing efforts to stabilise the economy and sustain national unity. He also offered prayers for continued peace, prosperity, and good governance in the country.

Vice President Opoku-Agyemang, in her remarks, warmly welcomed the delegation and expressed profound appreciation to the Catholic Church for its transformative role in human development, particularly in the areas of education, healthcare, and community service.

“The Catholic Church’s social interventions have positively shaped countless lives across Ghana,” she noted.

“Your partnership with the State continues to inspire hope and strengthen the moral fabric of our nation.”

She further emphasised the shared values of compassion, integrity, and inclusion that underpin both the Church’s mission and the government’s agenda, adding that “our African and Christian values of care and solidarity must continue to guide our collective actions.”

The Vice President reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment that nurtures the skills and potential of all citizens, while calling for deeper collaboration between the Church and the State in addressing national challenges such as corruption, inequality, and social exclusion.

“Our shared mission is to build a Ghana defined by fairness, opportunity, and hope for the next generation,” she stated.

The Catholic Bishops’ delegation expressed appreciation for the government’s support in advancing the Church’s social and humanitarian initiatives and reiterated the Church’s commitment to working with state institutions to promote peace and national development.