His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has appointed the Most Reverend Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins, Archbishop of Lagos, Nigeria, as a Member of the Dicastery for Evangelization, Section for First Evangelization and the New Particular Churches, effective 30 June 2026. The appointment recognizes his 27 years of distinguished episcopal ministry and his outstanding service as one

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh Following a long-standing tradition of geographical rotation, the upcoming plenary of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) moves from Ikot Ekpene Diocese in the Calabar Ecclesiastical Province to the Diocese of Osogbo, situated within the Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province, from 10 – 18 September, 2026. Under the established system of

(What must Catholic priests working in Nigeria do towards the coming 2027 Election?)A Paper presented at the Annual Gathering of the Alumni Association of Ss. Peter & Paul Major Seminary, Bodija, Ibadan, in the Seminary Auditorium June 24, 2026 By Rev. Fr. Dr. Michael Nsikak Umoh Your Excellencies, Monsignori, Very and dear Fathers, deacons, distinguished

By: Bartholomew Ughulu, Volunteer, Migrants and Refugees Unit, CSN, Abuja The Migrants and Refugees Unit (MRU) of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) organized a virtual interactive session to mark World Refugee Day 2026, under the theme “Until Everyone Is Safe.” The session which was held on 20 June, 2026 brought together agents of pastoral

By Ruben Mario Brodrick  IBADAN, NIGERIA — As the nation gradually edges toward the critical 2027 General Elections, the Catholic Church has sent a clear and uncompromising directive to its clergy: the sanctuary must never be turned into a political campaign ground, but priests cannot afford to remain silent or neutral in the face of structural

Topic: Public Reception of Magnifica HumanitasTime: June 8, 2026 10:00 AM West Central Africa, 11:00 AM: Central European Summer Time (CEST)12:00 PM (Noon): Eastern European Time (EET), Central Africa Time (CAT), & South Africa Standard Time (SAST)1:00 PM: East Africa Time (EAT)2:00 PM: United Arab Emirates Time (GST)3:30 PM: Indian Standard Time (IST)Join Zoom Meeting

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh ​The Catholic Bishop of Ekiti Diocese, Most Rev. Felix Femi Ajakaye, has urged journalists, creative industry professionals, and the Christian faithful to fiercely safeguard authentic human connection against the rising wave of digital alienation and artificial intelligence.  ​Delivering his homily at the St. Patrick Catholic Cathedral, Ado-Ekiti, to mark the

By Chukwudi Asoya Media Workers have been charged on the effective use of morden information technology also know as “artificial intelligence”( AI). The charge was given by the bishop of Issele-Uku diocese Most Rev. Dr Michael Odogwu Elue who was represented by Rev. Fr. Peter Mokwunye, Principal St. Patrick’s college, Asaba at the just concluded

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh As Nigeria begins to experience a delicate socio-political climate ahead of its upcoming elections, the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has sent a clear message to political actors, electoral umpires, and the public: democracy is not a game of manoeuvres, and the technology meant to safeguard votes is a moral

1. Protocol and Greetings Our Respected Bishop Chairman for Social Communications, Most Rev. Prof. Gerald Musa, The Secretary General of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Michael Banjo, Reverend Fathers and Directors working here at the CSN, The Dedicated Staff of the CSN Communications Office, Distinguished Gentlemen of the Press, Ladies and Gentlemen. 2.