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All Saints’ Day: Bassirou Diomaye Faye sends wishes to Senegalese Catholics

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All Saints’ Day: Bassirou Diomaye Faye sends wishes to Senegalese Catholics

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sent wishes of fraternity to Catholics in Senegal and the diaspora for All Saints’ Day, celebrated on 1 November. He praised the devotion of worshippers and families honouring their dead, and wished for the celebration to strengthen ties among Senegalese people, according to a message posted on his Facebook page.

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sent All Saints’ Day wishes to Catholics in Senegal and the diaspora on Sunday 1 November, Senego reports. In a message posted on Facebook, he wished them «peace and comfort» and expressed solidarity with families gathered in churches and cemeteries to honour their dead.

The head of state said that «the entire nation shares this moment of prayer and faithfulness with you». He also wished for the celebration to strengthen bonds of respect and affection among Senegalese people.

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