.Says future of Nigeria dependent on how challenges bedeviling her are tackled The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), on Sunday, described as ‘worrisome’ the state of the nation under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, declaring that Nigeria is presently ‘sitting on a ticking time bomb’. The Catholic body of Bishops also warned that as long […]
The Nigerian Catholic Bishops Conference has declared that same-sex unions will not be approved by the Catholic churches in the nation. Naija News reports that the bishops declared that it is against national law, church doctrine, and divine law to approve of same-sex unions. They announced this in a statement signed on Wednesday by the […]
The Vatican has issued a groundbreaking decree permitting Roman Catholic priests to bestow blessings upon same-sex couples in specific situations. In a landmark ruling approved by Pope Francis on Monday, the Vatican’s doctrinal office outlined that Catholic priests can administer blessings to same-sex couples, as long as these blessings do not form part of routine […]
BY IDIBIA GABRIEL The Catholic Archbishop of Kaduna, Most Rev Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, has clarified the recent statement credited to global head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, alleging that the Church may bless same-sex marriage, saying the Pontiff was only talking about inclusion. Archbishop Ndagoso, who made the clarification during an exclusive interview in […]
Faults him for lack of measures before subsidy removal BY IDIBIA GABRIEL Catholic Archbishop of Kaduna, Most Rev. Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, has decried extreme poverty in the country, saying Nigerians are dying of hunger following the removal of petrol subsidy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Archbishop disclosed this yesterday at the 25 years priestly […]
BY TOSIN ADAMS St. Francis Catholic Church, Owaluwa, Owo in Ondo State on Sunday reopened for service ten months after the deadly attack on the church by gunmen. Over 40 worshippers died in the June 5, 2022 attack by gunmen at the curch. Worshippers who defied fears to attend Easter Sunday service, expressed pleasure for […]
BY AYODELE ADESANMI The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has called on Nigerians to choose leaders capable of governing the nation for the common good. The bishops said the 2023 general elections provided us with yet another opportunity in our national history, adding that “this is now the time to reject evil, greater or […]
A toddler was reportedly abandoned at the premises of St. Brigid’s Catholic Church, Nnarambia Ahiara in Ahiazu Mbaise LGA of Imo State. Naija News understands that the residents were alerted by the cry of the baby who is believed to be around two years of age. Reports made available to newsmen on Thursday revealed that […]
The Catholic Archbishop of Kaduna, Most Reverend Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, has accused Nigeria leaders of sleeping on duty and not showing empathy to the plights of the people. Ndagoso stated this while fielding questions from journalists at the 2021 annual Archdiocesan Pastoral council meeting in Kaduna. The bishop’s comment comes against the backdrop of insecurity, […]
The Vatican said on Monday that priests and other Catholic Church ministers cannot bless same-sex unions. The Vatican’s doctrinal office, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, issued the ruling in response to questions and moves in some parishes to impart such blessings as a sign of welcome to gay Catholics. The response from […]
Lagos – The Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos has suspended public mass attendance by faithful. Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins,the Archbishop of Lagos said this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. He said that the suspension was due to the restriction on social gatherings imposed by the State Government. “Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, with […]
Awka – The Catholic Dioceses of Nnewi, Anambra, on Sunday said the late Rev. Fr. Edmund Nwagbara, might have died from inhaling toxic fume from the inverter battery in his apartment which exploded. Nwagbara was the Parish Priest of St. Peter Clavar Catholic Church, Nnewi Ichi, Nnewi. He died in a fire which engulfed the […]
Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, the Catholic Archbishop of Jos, has said the growing rate of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP), in Nigeria is fast becoming a tribe. Kigama stated this on Tuesday while interacting with newsmen at the end of the opening mass of the 16th General Assembly of the archdiocese in Jos. He said, “I […]
Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama is the President of Catholic Bishops of Nigeria and the Archbishop of Jos.In this interview with KINGSLEY CHUKWUKA, he speaks on the state of the nation as it concerns the present administration and the circle of killings that has continued unabated. What is your take on the series of attacks by the […]
Maverick priest and situations analyst of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, The Very Reverend Monsignor Livinus Onwuamaizu Ukah was on top of the celebration of the New Yam Festival in Lagos last week where he declared with nostalgia that he is “very glad” he is an Igbo man. In this exclusive interview with GBUBEMI GOD’S […]
The much awaited second Awka Diocesan Synod will kicked off on Sunday with a con-celebrated Eucharistic Celebration at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral, Awka, The second Synod is themed, ”Thy Kingdom Come: Journeying with God in Awka Catholic Diocese”. Briefing newsmen on the import of the Synod at Fides Communications’ Auditorium, Okpuno, the Catholic Bishop of […]
The police in Ebonyi State have confirmed the rescue of a Catholic priest, Timothy Nwanja, abducted by gunmen in Okpokueze Nkomoro community, Imoho Development Centre, Ezza North Local Government Area of the State. Also rescued was the cook to the priest who was abducted with her boss. The priest escaped after his captors allegedly drank […]
Gunmen have attacked a Catholic priest, at St Thomas Catholic Church, Onireke, Lagos. More to follow
The Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Prof. Labode Popoola, has said that investigation into the circumstances that led to the death of two students of the university has commenced. He said this in a press release made available to our correspondent on Sunday. In the statement, the VC explained that the university management acted […]
Two renegade Catholic bishops on Tuesday at a remote monastery in Nove Friburgo, Brazil, expressed their willingness to consecrate a new generation of bishops in apparent challenge to Rome. French Bishop Jean-Michel Faure, said the new group “rejected Pope Francis and his new religion” and would not engage in a dialogue with Rome until the […]