Ouidah, Atlantique Department, Benin — West Africa
Pope Benedict XVI and Africae Munus
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 5, 2023
1. Pope Benedict XVI and Africae Munus Marker
SS. le Pape Benoit XVI a signé, dans cette Basilique de l'Immaculée Conception de Ouidah, l'Exhortation Apostolique Africae munus.
S.E. Mgr Michael Blume, etani Nonce Apostolique, S.E. Mgr Antoine Ganye, Archevêque de Cotonou et Président de la C.E. B, R.P. Victor Sogni, Recteur.
19 November 2011
His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI signed, in this Basilica of the Immaculate Conception of Ouidah, the Apostolic Exhortation Africae munus (Africa's commitment).
H.E. Archbishop Michael Blume, Apostolic Nuncio, H.E. Msgr. Antoine Ganye, Archbishop of Cotonou and President of the E.C.B, Rev. Fr. Victor Sogni, Rector.
Erected 2011.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is November 19, 2011.
Location. 6° 21.624′ N, 2° 5.1′ E. Marker is in Ouidah, Atlantique Department. It is on Rue Colombani east of Rue Olivier de Montaguerre, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and specifically West Africa. Historically,
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Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Father Francesco Borghero (a few steps from this marker); French Military Memorial (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); The French Military Cemetery (approx. 1.2 kilometers away).
Also see . . . Africae munus. (Submitted on November 30, 2023.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 5, 2023
2. Pope Benedict XVI and Africae Munus Marker on the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception of Ouidah
The other markers on the left side of the church's facade note its 100th anniversary on May 2009 and its reconsecration in July 2023.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
