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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
VATICAN— Here’s the full text of the homily of the dean of the College of Cardinals, Giovanni Battista Re, during the funeral Mass of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on April 26, 2025: In this majestic Saint Peter’s Square, where Pope Francis celebrated the Eucharist so many times and presided over
“Condemn the Sin, But Welcome the Sinner.” 1. After several weeks of reports of the Holy Father, Pope Francis’s failing health, somewhat expectedly but not without the pain of a loss, we received the news of his death on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at 7:35 a.m. It was a life blessed with longevity. He
The US-based Jewish writer Jonathan Safran Foer reflects on the legacy of Pope Francis, who “reminded us of what we continually forget: goodness is not an idea but a practice.” By Jonathan Safran Foer There are people who do not merely walk the earth, but whose steps leave footprints for us to follow. At a
Pope Francis’ tomb in the Basilica of St. Mary Major has been made with materials from the Italian region of Liguria. It is a simple tomb bearing only the inscription “Franciscus” and a reproduction of the late Pope’s pectoral cross. By Edoardo Giribaldi Pope Francis’ tomb in the Basilica of St. Mary Major has been
Today, being Thursday, 24th April 2025, the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka gathered in a spirit of joy and gratitude to celebrate Msgr. Donatus Ogudo, who marks an impressive 50 years of dedicated priesthood. The event, presided over by the Fr. Bishop, Most Rev Godfrey Igwebuike Onah, was attended by fellow priests, religious, and the faithful,
Pope Francis’ coffin to be sealed in rite on Friday evening Pope Francis’ coffin will be sealed during a liturgical rite held in St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday, April 25, at 8:00 PM. By Devin Watkins Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, will preside at the Rite of Sealing of the Coffin
By Okhueleigbe Osemhantie Amos In a breathtaking homiletic oration that echoed with both theological brilliance and pastoral tenderness, Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Benin City, broke his silence following the death of Pope Francis. This came during the opening Mass of the 39th Annual Convention of the Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria
Benin City, Nigeria, April 23, 2025/Okhueleigbe Osemhantie Àmos In a keynote address that thundered with theological depth and contemporary urgency, His Eminence John Cardinal Onaiyekan delivered a soul-stirring call for religious introspection, mutual respect, and peace at the 39th Annual Conference of the Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria (CATHAN), currently holding in Benin City. With
As we receive the heartbreaking news of the passing of Pope Francis, many Catholics are hearing deep, sacred words used in Vatican tradition, yet most don’t know what they mean. So, I prepared this simple and clear guide to help us all understand. Please read to the end and share with others. 💥1. Sedes Vacante
By Bishop Habila Daboh The death of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, known as Pope Francis, has marked the end of an extraordinary era, a pontificate deeply marked by an overflowing of mercy, humility, and a tireless option for the poor. From the moment he stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on March 13, 2013,