June 6, 2026
News Nigeria

Governor Otu Welcomes Vatican Envoy, Seeks Prayers for Cross River

By Kingsley Agim The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has reaffirmed the state’s unwavering faith in God and commitment to good governance, urging prayers for the government and people of Cross River. Represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, Governor Otu received the Vatican’s diplomatic representative to Nigeria, the Apostolic

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Education in Jeopardy: Catholic Bishops Decry Prolonged School Closures in Northern Nigeria

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has expressed deep concern over the recent decision by some governors in northern Nigeria to close schools for five weeks during the Ramadan period. Millions of students are caught in the crossfire as the region’s education system, already beset by challenges, faces the

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Catholic Church in Nigeria to Launch “SOUL” and “SHINE” Initiatives to Foster Compassion, Hope in Youth Evangelization

In response to the growing moral crisis among young people in Nigeria, the National Youth Office of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) is launching two initiatives, the Serving Others Under Love (SOUL) and the Sharing Hope in New Evangelization (SHINE) programs, to foster the formation of the conscience, compassion, and other ingredients of Catholic evangelization among

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News Vatican

Pope Francis: Lent calls us to journey together in hope

In his Message for Lent 2025, Pope Francis invites the faithful to “journey together in hope,” and to take the opportunity of the upcoming Lenten Season to ask ourselves whether we are truly willing to heed God’s call to change our lives. By Lisa Zengarini The central theme of Pope Francis’ Lenten Message is encapsulated

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Pray for the Pope

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CTV moves to GOtv: Expanding Catholic media reach

By Sampson Adeyanju The Catholic Television of Nigeria (CTV) is set to launch on GOtv from Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, marking a major milestone in religious broadcasting. This migration will bring inspiring faith-based content to a wider audience, enhancing evangelization, education, and entertainment. With clearer broadcasts and greater accessibility, CTV is poised to become

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Nigeria

Change of commencement date for CBCN PLENARY

Your Eminencies Your Graces Your Lordships, I write to inform you that the seminar initially scheduled for 8th March 2025 has been cancelled. This decision was taken at the just-concluded meeting of the Administrative Board of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). Consequently, arrival for the First Plenary Assembly of 2025 will now be

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Church leaders call for return of peace in Osun, demand protection for voters during Saturday’s LG poll

Warn Tinubu, IGP, others against taking sides Leaders of mainline Churches in Osun State have condemned the wanton killings and destruction of property that has greeted the struggle for the control of local government administration in the state. They, therefore, called for the return of peace and solidarity in the state, saying residents of the

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BISHOP GABRIEL G. DUNIA FORMALLY OPENS THE 2025 ALL NIGERIA MAJOR SEMINARIES FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND CULTURE (ANMSFAC)

By: Fr. Okhueleigbe Osemhantie Ã., CIWA February 20, 2025 The 6th edition of the All Nigeria Major Seminary Festival of Arts and Culture (ANMSFAC) is currently underway in Edo State, Nigeria’s heartbeat. Representatives from all major seminaries and formation houses across the country have converged on the Seminary of All Saints, Uhiele, for this year’s

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Diocese Enforces Five-Year Ban on Award-Giving Ceremonies

By CSN Correspondent, Aba At the recently concluded first Pastoral Council meeting of 2025, held on February 1, the Catholic Bishop of Aba, Most Rev. Augustine Ndubueze Echema, proposed a ban on the widespread practice of award-giving ceremonies within the diocese. The motion received overwhelming support from Council members, who not only endorsed it but

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