Second Global Rosary Congress in Wa
Thousands of Catholics and members of other faiths gathered at Wa Malik Jaabre Sports Stadium for the second Global Rosary Congress, a three-day spiritual event promoting evangelisation and peace. Religious leaders and state officials calle
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Thousands gather for second Global Rosary Congress in Wa
“Thousands of Catholics, alongside diverse religious groups and traditional leaders, have convened at the Wa Malik Jaabre Sports Stadium for the second edition of the Global Rosary Congress.”
This major interfaith spiritual event draws unprecedented participation from multiple religious communities and government officials, signaling broad regional support for the Congress's mission of promoting evangelisation and peace across denominational lines.
Bishop urges Rosary as active tool for evangelisation
“The rosary must be utilised as a weapon of prayer rather than a simple accessory.”
Bishop Yelezuome reframes the Rosary from passive devotion to active spiritual practice, challenging Christians to use it as a means to address societal problems like poverty and tribal tensions that undermine regional stability.
Founder credits Blessed Virgin Mary with miraculous car escape
“He shared a personal testimony of surviving a near-fatal car accident in 2016, attributing his miraculous escape from a burning vehicle to the intervention of the Blessed Virgin Mary.”
Father Paintsil's personal miracle story provides the spiritual foundation for the Global Rosary Network, demonstrating how individual faith experiences can inspire large-scale religious movements and community engagement.
Regional minister pledges support, commits to buying 50 rosaries
“Upper West Regional Minister Charles Lwanga Puozuing expressed the region's enthusiasm in hosting the event, emphasising the devotion's capacity to foster peace and mutual respect across different religious denominations.”
Government backing at the ministerial level legitimizes the Congress and demonstrates official recognition of the Rosary's potential to strengthen interfaith relations and social cohesion in the region.
Traditional leadership endorses Congress as source of blessing
“Religious diversity in Wa families has always been a source of strength rather than division, and the Wa Naa's representative welcomed the spiritual gathering, affirming the palace's belief that where prayer goes up, blessings come down.”
The traditional authority's endorsement validates the Congress within local cultural and spiritual frameworks, positioning interfaith prayer as consistent with Wa's historical religious tolerance and community values.
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“The rosary must be utilised as a weapon of prayer rather than a simple accessory.”
Delivered the keynote address at the Global Rosary Congress, urging Christians to use the Rosary as a tool for evangelisation and to bear witness to Christ's teachings to address societal issues like poverty and tribal tensions.
Recounted the origins of the Congress, which began as digital prayer sessions during the 2022 pandemic, and shared his personal testimony of surviving a near-fatal car accident in 2016 that he attributes to the Blessed Virgin Mary's intervention.
Expressed regional support for the Congress and pledged to purchase 50 rosaries for distribution among attendees lacking prayer beads.
Through his representative Divisional Chief Naa Wayodi Saaka, welcomed the spiritual gathering and affirmed the palace's support, emphasizing the municipality's tradition of religious tolerance and diversity as a source of strength.
Hosted the second Global Rosary Congress, drawing thousands of Catholics and diverse religious groups for the three-day spiritual gathering.