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Buhari, Kaigama describe Benedict XVI as ‘Humble lover of Christ’

On: January 5, 2023

By Bridget Ikyado The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Archdiocese, His Grace Ignatius Kaigama has described late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as a humble follower and lover of Christ. He stated this at a requiem mass in honour of Pope Benedict at the Our lady Queen of Nigeria Pro Cathedral AbujaContinue Reading

Requiem for Benedict XVI to hold in his former German archdiocese

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 3, 2023

In: Religious

Former German archdiocese of Munich and Freising has planned to bid farewell to the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, with a requiem on Tuesday evening. As Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, he was Archbishop of Munich and Freising from 1977 to 1982. The current incumbent, Cardinal Reinhard Marx, is expected to celebrateContinue Reading

‘Vote only leaders that can fix Nigeria’s insecurity’

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 2, 2023

In: Religious

By Ella Anokam The President of Laity Council of St. Christopher’s Catholic Church, Games Village, Abuja, Dr Ralph Igweh, has urged Christians to vote the right leaders that are capable of addressing Nigeria’s security challenge. In his New Year message on Sunday, Igweh said their choices should devoid of politicalContinue Reading

Clerics call for peaceful, united Nigeria at Ash Wednesday

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 17, 2021

In: Religious

The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Abakaliki, Mr Monday Nkwegu, has called for peace, love and greater unity among Nigerians.Continue Reading

Lenten period: Bishop tasks Christian faithful on fasting, alms giving

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 17, 2021

In: Religious

Most Rev. Gabriel Dunia, Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Auchi, admonishes Christian faithful on need to use Lenten period for fasting and giving alms to less privileged in the society.Continue Reading

COVID-19 vaccines not mark of “666’’, Anglican Primate assures Nigerians

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 14, 2021

In: Religious

Primate, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, urges Nigerians, especially Christians to ensure they are inoculated against deadly COVID-19 pandemic when general vaccination commences in the country.Continue Reading

Shun evil, embrace God for a progressive society — Cleric

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 7, 2021

In: Religious

Rev. Canon Michael Olorundare, has charged Christians to shun all forms of evil deeds and embrace God for a progressive society.Continue Reading

Ekiti govt. cancels pilgrims sponsorship

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 3, 2021

In: Religious

Ekiti State Government advocates more private sponsorship of pilgrims to Mecca and Jerusalem, following government’s withdrawal from bankrolling activity.Continue Reading

Catholic Priest missing in western Burkina Faso

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 20, 2021

In: Religious

A catholic parish priest of Our Lady of Peace parish in Soubaganyedougou commune in western Burkina Faso, missing since Tuesday.Continue Reading

Gov. Fayemi congratulates Kukah on appointment into Pope’s Dicastery

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 20, 2021

In: Religious

Gov Kayode Fayemi congratulates Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Most Revd. Matthew Hassan Kukah, on his appointment into Papal Dicastery on Promotion of Integral Human Development.Continue Reading

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