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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
The Holy Year 2025 officially begins on Christmas Eve when Pope Francis opens the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Hours after the last visitors and pilgrims left St. Peter’s Basilica for the day, a chisel clanged and dust flew as a group of prelates chanted their prayers before a simple
VATICAN CITY, Dec 4 (Reuters) – The Vatican on Wednesday unveiled a new open-top popemobile, an all-electric Mercedes-Benz that Pope Francis will use when he greets pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square. The vehicle, a modified version of the German company’s G-Class mid-size luxury SUV, has an elevated seat for Francis, so crowds have a better
By CSN Media The Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty, commended Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama for his efforts in fostering the development of new pastoral areas in the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja. According to the Papal Envoy, Archbishop Kaigama has been instrumental in creating new pastoral areas, an initiative he described as ongoing
By CSN Media The Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty, commended Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama for his efforts in fostering the development of new pastoral areas in the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja. According to the Papal Envoy, Archbishop Kaigama has been instrumental in creating new pastoral areas, an initiative he described as ongoing
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of December, and invites Christians to pray that each of us may become pilgrims of hope as a result of the 2025 Jubilee. By Devin Watkins “Let us pray that this upcoming Jubilee may strengthen us in our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, It has really been up to hundred years since the advent of CATHOLICISM in many parts of Nigeria and other countries, if not all; but a great number of the faithful do not yet know the Ten Commandments, responses at Mass, and how to pray the basic Catholic prayers
Rev. Fr. David Okolie Dearest friends, The CHRISTIAN APOCALYPSE is understood in the Church as the events prophesied in the Holy Scriptures about the ‘Second Coming‘ of Jesus Christ and the End of Life on earth. It has nothing to do with the rapture, doomsday and Armageddon, developed in some sects. This is because the
Knights of St. John International & Ladies Auxiliary Supreme Subordinate Nigeria PRESS RELEASE A renowned industrialist, philanthropist, and golfer, Sir Emmanuel Ufuoma Okene KSJI, KSG, has been named the Chairman organizing Committee of the 50th anniversary of Knights of St. John International (KSJI) in Nigeria. Rt. Hon. Chevalier Emmanuel Okene KSG, who has been honoured by
In a historic partnership to further deepen the activities of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), the Communications Directorate of Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has brokered a partnership with the Catholic Knighthood of St. John International (KSJI) on the production of a CBCN Annual Review Magazine. In a statement by the National Director
Pope Francis writes the foreword to a book by Italian journalist Francesco Antonio Grana who covers the Vatican, entitled “Jubilee of Hope.” The Pope writes: “I hope this time truly becomes an opportunity for conversion and for looking at one’s life in the light of the Gospel.” Vatican News The Holy Year and the Pope’s