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Bishop Christophe Idrissa, vicar general of Maroua-Mokolo, dies

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Bishop Christophe Idrissa, vicar general of the Diocese of Maroua-Mokolo, died on 9 November 2026 at around 1pm at Maroua Regional Hospital, Cameroon. The diocese announced his death after an illness, according to the death notice published by Father Ismael Faradou.

Bishop Christophe Idrissa, vicar general of the Diocese of Maroua-Mokolo in Cameroon's Far North region, died on Monday 9 November at around 1pm at Maroua Regional Hospital, the diocese announced in a death notice published by Father Ismael Faradou. He died following an illness.

In his role, Bishop Christophe Idrissa assisted the Bishop of Maroua-Mokolo in governing the Catholic community and overseeing pastoral activities. His death is described as a major loss for this community in the Far North.

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