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Print and broadcast leaders from the Republic of Benin with leaders from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 10 February 20242024 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.On 10 February 2024, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosted media representatives from throughout the Republic of Benin at the Benin Cotonou Stake Center. At a luncheon provided by the Church, the media personnel learned about the Church and its beliefs and had the opportunity to ask questions of Church leaders.
Representing the Church was Elder Patrick Appianti, an Area Seventy representing the countries of Benin and Togo. He was accompanied by members of the Church communication department in Benin, Leandre Adimou, National Communications Director, and assistants William Aquereburu and Charles Nouatin.
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Leaders from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cotonou, Benin, meet with local print and broadcast leaders. 10 February 20242024 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.Elder Appianti gave a presentation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it’s doctrine and beliefs and its different areas of action throughout the world. He reviewed the Church’s humanitarian efforts in West Africa and throughout the world.
After Elder Appianti's remarks, the guests had the opportunity to ask questions of the Church leaders.
“We are always grateful for the opportunity to share our belief’s and clear up any misconceptions that people may have about the Church and it’s members” said Elder Appianti, “This is also a great opportunity for the media to see our love for the Savior manifested in the humanitarian efforts of the Church.”
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Elder Patrick Appianti, Area Seventy for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (with computer) meets with print and broadcast media leaders in Cotonou Benin. 10 February 20242024 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.Some of the questions posed by the media representatives included:
- What relationship does the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have with the cultures of the localities where it is established in Africa.
- Family Search: purpose, objective, and explanation of how to use Family Search tools.
- LDS Charities: Intervention, where The Church is getting funds to finance projects around the world.
- What is the role of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in building peace in communities.
The media guests attending represented the Benin Intelligent Newspaper, the Le Grand Manitou Newspaper, Le Justicier Newspaper, the Benin Daily Newspaper, Radio Takpo, TVC, and AZ TV.
The luncheon concluded with Brother Adimou discussing the Church’s emphasis on inter-faith relationships and religious freedom. He also provided an invitation to the Church’s Easter initiative in Benin.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has seen tremendous growth in the Republic of Benin. The Church received official recognition in the country in 2003 and the first branch of the Church was established in 2005. Currently there are two stakes in Benin with 6200 members of the Church meeting in 26 congregations. The Benin Cotonou Mission was established in 2011.