Joseph Akinfenwa, Bishop of Ibadan Diocese, has remarked that the prevailing economic conditions in Nigeria have caused significant distress to many citizens, despite initial assurances that the hardship would be temporary. Akinfenwa conveyed this sentiment during his sermon at a … Continue reading Anglican bishop expresses concern over severe pain among Nigerians
In the early hours of Thursday, August 3, suspected bandits abducted two priests serving at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Gyedna, Garam Ward, Niger State. The kidnapped clergymen have been identified as Fr. Paul Sanogo and Seminarian Melchior. Eyewitnesses reported that … Continue reading Two catholic priests kidnapped by gunmen in Niger state
The President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, delivered a homily expressing concern that the country is teetering on the brink of collapse following the removal of fuel subsidy without adequate measures to … Continue reading Nigeria on the brink of collapse – Catholic bishops
Rev. Fr. Mathias Opara, a Catholic Priest also known as Owu Ujo, has been freed after being kidnapped by gunmen in Imo State. The abduction took place last Friday while he was traveling on the Ejemekwuru-Ogbaku road between Oguta and … Continue reading Catholic priest kidnapped in Imo state regains freedom
Two Catholic priests, Rev Fr Chochos Kunav and Rev Raphael Ogigba, were abducted on Saturday night while on their way to Ughelli in Delta State, Nigeria. They were visiting another priest in Agbarho-Otor of the Catholic Diocese of Warri. According … Continue reading Catholic priests kidnapped on their way back from visit to another priest in Delta
Pope Francis made the visit to Hungary to celebrate the closing mass of the International Eucharistic Congress, a Catholic event that takes place every four years. However, the timing of his visit coincided with Hungary’s new anti-LGBTQ+ laws that ban … Continue reading Pope Francis calls on Hungary to be more welcoming to migrants
Nwafor Onyebuchi, has been arraigned in a Lagos state Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing N21 million from a Catholic church. According to the police prosecutor, Insp Ayodele Adeosun, the defendant was charged with three counts of conspiracy, stealing, and breaching … Continue reading Man arraigned in court for stealing N21 million from Catholic church
Pope Francis has recently come to the defense of the late Pope John Paul II, who has been accused in a documentary film of ignoring allegations of abuse by priests and protecting them through transfers. Francis, the leader of the … Continue reading Catholic: Pope Francis defends late pope against “unfounded accusations”
In his Easter message to Nigerians, Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, expressed frustration with the outcome of the 2023 election and called for citizens to rise up and reclaim their country from the current administration. He emphasized that justice … Continue reading Matthew Kukah: Nigerians are really frustrated with election outcome
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