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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
By PJ Usanga The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, urged Nigerian Papal Knights and Medalists to emulate Christ in every aspect of their lives. He emphasized the importance of cultivating a profound awareness of their identity and embracing a Christ-centered mindset. In his homily at the Mass during the recently held
Pope Francis welcomes 1,300 poor people to the Vatican for a special lunch in the Paul VI Audience Hall on the Church’s World Day of the Poor with this year’s theme “The Prayer of the Poor Ascends to God”. He thanks all who helped make it possible and all those around the world in local
At his weekly Angelus address, Pope Francis says that, in Christ, “we shall one day find again the things and people who have passed away … we will lose nothing of what we have built and loved, because death will be the beginning of a new life.” By Joseph Tulloch Read also 17/11/2024 Pope prays
Pope Francis meets with members of Italy’s National Confederation of Artisans and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (CNA), and tells them that artisanship is close to his heart and that in their commitment, they collaborate in God’s creative work. By Deborah Castellano Lubov “You are collaborators in God’s creative work,” Pope Francis told members of Italy’s
(With Practical ways of enhancing communications in parish communities) A Paper delivered on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of Bigard Memorial Major Seminary, Enugu, on November 15, 2024 By Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Michael Nsikak Umoh A. Introduction I am deeply grateful to the Seminary Rector and the Organising Committee for Bigard Centenary Anniversary
Founded in 2015, the Catholic University in Erbil, located in the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq, offers education, scholarships and support to the Iraqi minority groups that suffered under ISIS. By Joseph Tulloch In 2014, so-called Islamic State swept across northern Iraq, capturing vast swathes of territory. The invasion led to mass displacement, particularly of
Pope Francis praises a French Catholic charitable organization based in Lyon involved in assisting the homeless, saying their mission embodies God’s Gospel of love and mercy towards the suffering. By Lisa Zengarini Before his General Audience on Wednesday morning, Pope Francis met with a delegation of the Foyer Notre-Dame des Sans-Abri and of the Association
Pope Francis issues a decree to expand the Vatican Apostolic Archive and the Apostolic Library reaffirming the Church’s dedication to preserving its historical documents and making them accessible to the global cultural community. By Vatican News Pope Francis has authorized the expansion of the Vatican Archives and Library with a decree that aims to improve
By PJ Usanga In commemoration of the World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis will share a meal with over 1,300 disadvantaged individuals from Rome. This gesture by the Holy Father, is to continue a tradition he initiated in 2017. The global event, which is in its eighth edition will begin with an Holy Mass
By Ogoja Diocesan Immigration Office The Catholic Diocese of Ogoja has officially launched its Migrants and Refugees Unit, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to providing pastoral care and support to those in need. The launch ceremony, held on October 25, 2024, at the Adagom 1 Refugee settlement in Cross River State, was attended