Pope Leo XIV receives book by Ghanaian seminarian

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November 18, 2025

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Ghana’s Ambassador to the Holy See, Sir Benedict Batabe Assorow, has presented a copy of Dreamers and Doers: Six Habits of Relentless Achievers to Pope Leo XIV during his credential ceremony at the Vatican.

The book is by James Elorm Atsu Kwame Dunyo, a Theology Four seminarian of St Peter’s Regional Seminary, Pedu and a parishioner of Christ the King Cathedral, Akatsi, in the Catholic Diocese of Keta-Akatsi.

Published in August 2025, the 97-page work explores six transformative habits that inspire people to rise above obstacles and pursue excellence with purpose. Each chapter combines reflections, quotes, stories, hymns, prayers and practical steps designed to help readers move from wishful thinking to deliberate action. The book also features a “Memorabilia for Relentless Achievers,” including fifteen pathways to personal sanctity.

The Holy Father was reportedly pleased with the gift and conveyed his prayers for the young author. The recognition stands as an encouragement for the seminarian, whose work seeks to motivate leaders, young people and all who “dare to dream and to do.”

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Acts of the Apostles 8,1b-8.

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through the river they passed on foot;
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