Cardinal Baawobr’s Passing Reverberates Throughout Africa and WorldFor Immediate ReleaseNovember 28, 2022Cardinal Baawobr’s Passing Reverberates Throughout Africa and WorldWashington, DC – Today Vatican News announced the passing of Cardinal Richard Kuuia Baawobr on November 27, 2022 in Rome. Cardinal Baawobr, bishop of Wa Ghana, and a member of the Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers) was created cardinal on August 27th this year. Baawobr, expressed strong support for the mission of the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), an organization which MAfr helped found in 1983. Steven Nabieu Rogers, PhD, executive director at the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) made the following remarks:“The Africa Faith and Justice Network is deeply saddened by the passing of Cardinal Baawobr, who was an ardent supporter of the mission of AFJN and an advocate for Africa. Richard when he was Superior General of the Missionaries of Africa as a strong supporter of the Africa Faith and Justice Network.