Ghana’s Cardinal in Rome dead
![](https://cdn.classfmonline.com/cfoZ41e/imagelib/thumbs/15162699.jpg)
Ghana’s Cardinal, Richard Kuuia Baawobr has died.
“With sadness and pain we hereby inform you of the return to the heavenly father of Cardinal Richard Baawobr which occurred today, Sunday, 27 November 2022,” a statement issued by the General Missionary of Africa, disclosed.
Cardinal Baawobr was 63.
The statement said: “Our confrere was taken by ambulance from the Generalate to the Gemelli Hospital at 5.45pm and we received the sad news at 6.25pm.”
Prior to the Vatican ceremony, where Cardinal Baawobr was due to receive a red biretta from Pope Francis, he was hospitalised at the Santo Spirito Hospital, Rome.
While being treated in hospital, he received the title of Cardinal.
He was discharged from the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital/Polyclinic, where he had undergone a heart surgery on 18 November, after he was transferred there in October.
In July, he was elected the head of the African Bishops’ conference, the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM).
Source: classfmonline.com/Elikem Adiku
Trending News
Dep. IGP in charge of operations: Akufo-Addo has set Yohonu on conflict course with Dampare - Asiedu Nketia
10:51Withhold July salaries of striking Colleges of Education teachers – GTEC to Accountant General
10:12Napo only encouraged chiefs to influence policies - Fifi Boafo
10:27Atta Mills was a selfless leader – Mahama eulogises ex-boss @12 years’ remembrance event
06:20Dec polls: Be transparent, impartial – Group to EC
10:31Presidential debate: We’re not fronting for any political party - IEA
08:05MoH denies $34.9 million payment allegations in ambulance spare parts deal
10:17Nigerian military rescues Chibok girl
19:20Napo provided evidence of his arrogance to Asantehene with his Nkrumah gaff - Asiedu Nketia
10:16Africa needs a new breed of leaders - Alex Apau Dadey advocates
06:19