By Makeda Yohannes
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| H.E. Berhaneyesus D. Cardinal Souraphiel, CM, Chairman of AMECEA and Metropolitan Archbishop of Addis Ababa launches the AMECEA 19th Plenary Assembly Logo in Addis Ababa Ethiopia |
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| Group Photo of all the Catholic Bishops in Ethiopia present at the launch of the AMECEA 19th Plenary Assembly Logo |
During the launch, H.E. Berhaneyesus Cardinal Souraphiel, C.M., Metropolitan Archbishop of Addis Ababa, President of CBCE and Chairman of AMECEA said Ethiopia is eagerly waiting to receive her guests coming to attend the 19th AMECEA Plenary.
“Ethiopia has many assets and social values we can share with our brothers and sisters in the AMECEA region and the rest of the world, the plenary would create for us an opportunity to do this, in the mean time it will also give us the chance to learn from cultures and experiences of our guests during their stay,” said the Cardinal.
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| H.G. Arcbishop Luigi Bianco, Apostolic Nuncio to Ethiopia receiving the candle during the Launch of AMECEA 19th Plenary Assembly Logo in Addis |
“We will be working hand in hand with all our faithful, the government, other religious institutions mainly the inter-religious council of Ethiopia, Partners and all people of goodwill in preparation for the plenary, our country has a great culture tolerance, cooperation and mutual respect among people of different religions, cultures and ethnic groups so we will be welcoming AMECEA not just as the Catholic Church in Ethiopia but as one people of Ethiopia,” explained Cardinal Berhaneyesus, C.M.
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| Rt. Rev. Woldeghiorghis, OFM, Cap, Apostolic Vicar of Hossana receiving the candle |
Addis Ababa being the seat of the African Union Commission and other international organizations successfully hosts many international conferences every year. The city is equipped with adequate accommodations, well built infrastructure, commendable security, welcoming weather and a hospitable society.
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