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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
Church and contraception: Experts expose errors in Pontifical Academy for Life book By CNA Staff Denver Newsroom, Sep 27, 2022 / 10:07 am Nine international experts have pointed out in an open letter the serious errors contained in a book published a few weeks ago by the Pontifical Academy for Life, which promotes a change
Don’t stop believing in a better future, Catholic Bishop urges citizens The Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Oyo, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, yesterday, urged Nigerians not to stop believing in a better nation. The cleric advised the citizens to seize the opportunity provided by the 2023 general elections to demand integrity, accountability, and commitment to fair,
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TIMOTHY AGBOR As political parties have commenced campaigns ahead of the 2023 general elections, Federal and State Governments have been urged against abandoning governance. The Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Oyo, Most Reverend Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo, gave this charge on Friday in his message to mark the 62nd anniversary of Nigeria. The message entitled: “Nigeria at 62:
By Courtney Mares Rome Newsroom, Sep 28, 2022 On Tuesday, Cardinal Joseph Zen’s second day in court in Hong Kong, five witnesses were cross-examined and the magistrate ruled that there was sufficient evidence to justify a trial. The 90-year-old cardinal appeared on Sept. 27 for the second consecutive day in the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts. The
By Kevin J. Jones Denver Newsroom The Belgian bishops’ introduction of blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples has drawn rebuke from Cardinal Francis Arinze, the former head of the Vatican’s liturgy office. The cardinal said Belgium’s bishops have taken an erroneous and pastorally flawed approach. “Human beings have no power to change the order established by God
By CNA Staff Denver Newsroom The archbishop of Valladolid, Spain, Luis Argüello, called it “revolutionary” in our times to make the supernatural present in the streets by wearing in public the clothing proper to consecrated religious or ordained men. The prelate gave this reflection in his homily for a diaconal ordination, noting that the deacons will
Vatican to host international meeting on “Sport for All” At a press conference in the Vatican on Wednesday, organizers present the International Summit “Sport for All: Cohesive, Accessible and Tailored to each Person” to be held at the New Synod Hall on Friday and Saturday, bringing together people from around the world to underscore the
By: News Editor Tue, 27 Sep 2022 || Nigeria, Abuja The Independent Investigation panel on Human Rights Violations committed by the disbanded Special Armed Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigerian Police Force, have charged 72 Police Officers and men. The panel also concludes that a sum of N438.88 million, should be paid to the victims of Police
Pope at Audience: Prayer is indispensable aid to discernment At the General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis focuses on the importance of prayer in discernment, which allows us to enter into intimacy with God. By Christopher Wells Continuing his catechesis on discernment, at the Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of prayer. He said