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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
The Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria (CLCN) has been thrown into mourning following a devastating auto crash that claimed the lives of four prominent members of Jos Province. The incident occurred over the weekend when members of the council were returning from the Jos Provincial Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Jalingo Diocese. According to
By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN Lux Terra Leadership Foundation has launched its Nigeria Campus of the Psycho-Spiritual Institute (PSI), marking a significant milestone in addressing the country’s mental health challenges. Affiliated with Veritas University, Abuja, he Institute received accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for its two postgraduate programs: the Post Graduate Diploma in
Pope Francis urges global leaders at the G7 on Inclusion and Disability to prioritise the dignity, inclusion, and empowerment of persons with disabilities, emphasising justice, universal accessibility, and solidarity. By Francesca Merlo Addressing Ministers of the G7 Inclusion and Disability Summit, in the Vatican on 17 October, Pope Francis expressed deep gratitude for their commitment
On 13th October, 2024, the Holy Father, Pope Francis received the blessings and love of the Tiv Nation through a seminarian of the Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala, Simon Aondoungwa Torkase. Simon is currently undergoing his theological studies at Pontificio Collegio Urbano ‘De Propaganda Fide’, Rome, Italy. Seminarian Simon with beaming smiles humbly vested the Pope
The 11 “martyrs of Damascus” — eight Franciscan friars and three laymen, blood brothers — who were scheduled to be canonized Oct. 20, 2024, are depicted in a painting. The 11 were martyred in Damascus, Syria, in 1860. By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The celebration of World Mission Sunday is a popular day
In a groundbreaking move aimed at revolutionizing mental health and spiritual wellness in Nigeria, the Lux Terra Leadership Foundation is set to launch the country’s first Psycho-Spiritual Institute in Abuja. The institute, is affiliated to Veritas University of Nigeria, Abuja (VUNA), and has received accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for its two distinguished
By CSN Media The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) is hosting its 4th triennial Education Summit from October 22-25, 2024. With the theme: “Global Compact on Education in the Nigerian Context,” the event aims to foster meaningful discussions among stakeholders in the field of education. The summit will kick off on October 23, with an
In the ongoing commitment of the Holy See to promote the advancement of women, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia stresses that society must persist in fighting harmful stereotypes that hinder equal opportunities for women and girls, while also respecting the unique capacities that women bring. By Bezawit Bogale “For a just society to thrive, it is essential
After the Israeli army fires at UN peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon, the Pope calls for the troops to be respected. By Joseph Tulloch Following a series of recent incidents in which at least four UN peacekeepers were wounded after coming under fire from the Israeli army, Pope Francis has appealed for the troops to
The Vatican Permanent Observer to the United Nations calls for more inclusive social development efforts that focus on the dignity of individuals, the eradication of poverty, and the strengthening of families, grounded in the principles of solidarity and subsidiarity. By Lisa Zengarini Addressing the UN General Assembly on Friday on the theme of social development,