The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has issued a response to Minority Leader, 's claim that he is both a Freemason and a Catholic, clarifying that the Catholic Church's teachings strictly prohibit such an association.
In a statement dated January 31, 2025, the Bishops' Conference reaffirmed the Church's long-standing position that Freemasonry is incompatible with the Catholic faith. "The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference, in its pastoral responsibility, seeks to reaffirm the long-standing teaching of the Catholic Church on the incompatibility of Freemasonry with the Catholic faith," the statement read. "This stance is grounded in the magisterial teachings of the Church, which have consistently expressed grave concerns about the principles and practices of Freemasonry." The statement emphasised that the Church views Freemasonry as a religion in itself, with doctrines that are irreconcilable with Christian teachings.
Therefore, Catholics who join the Freemason fraternity commit a grave sin and should not receive Holy Communion.
In reference to the 1983 declaration from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the Church reiterated that membership in Masonic associations remains forbidden.
