Ghana’s Cardinal Richard Kuuia Baawobr has been discharged from hospital after undergoing a heart-related surgery in Rome.

On 18 November 2022, the Cardinal was discharged from Agostino Gemelli University Hospital where he had been on admission since 15 October 2022.

The Cardinal is now staying at the Generalate of the Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers) in Rome.

Richard Cardinal Kuuia Baawobr, Bishop of Wa, Ghana is said to be suffering from a heart-related condition that may require surgery.

“..Richard Cardinal Kuuia Baawobr who since his arrival in Rome fell ill and has been hospitalized with problems of the heart and it seems he may need to have surgery. Let’s remember him as well,” Pope Francis said.