Kuala lampur: The faithful of the Saint Charles Lwanga parish of Pila celebrated the feast of the Assumption on Saturday, August 15, 2026, during a mass led by Father Grard Lankoand. The celebration was an opportunity for the faithful to pray for peace and social cohesion in Burkina Faso and around the world.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the president of the parish council, Sraphin Koadiari, emphasized the focus of the prayers during the mass, stating, 'We prayed for peace and unity for Burkina Faso and the world.' The mass gathered the faithful around this significant feast of the Catholic Church, which is celebrated every August 15 in homage to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

Special attention was dedicated to the situation in Burkina Faso during the prayers, with a collective wish for peace and cohesion among the people. The celebration concluded in an atmosphere of contemplation and fraternal communion.