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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
The Nigerian reality: Why Bishop Kukah will not be silent “The sickening stench of threats and insults hurled at him may not be enough reasons why he should be silent. And it seems that his life and comfort do not matter in this just clamor and advocacy for the common good.” As one who is approaching
‘May Jesus become your great friend,’ Pope tells young people Pope Francis reassures young people of Alpha Camp that Jesus is their friend, their companion, whom they should turn to always, and says that God loves questions. By Deborah Castellano Lubov May Jesus become “your great friend,” “your companion along the way,” and “life,” Pope
‘Miracles can happen when Church is united’ – Pope Francis Pope Francis’ conversation with Canada’s Jesuits is published by Jesuit review ‘La Civilta Cattolica,’ during which the Pope highlighted the power of synodality, concern for Haiti, the Church’s love for families, and liturgy as ‘the people of God’s public praise!’ By Deborah Castellano Lubov In
Pope greets children attending Vatican summer camp At the conclusion of the General Audience, Pope Francis offers special greetings to children participating in this year’s summer kids camp offered by the Vatican, after meeting earlier with animators and staff of the summer camp. By Amedeo Lomonaco “I greet the children of the Summer Youth Camp in
Pope Francis in Canada: The gift of tears Many images captured Pope Francis’ Penitential Pilgrimage to the land of the indigenous people, and offered a window onto the moments that put the focus on the path of healing and reconciliation of peoples who have greatly suffered and who today encounter a new face of the
2023-Presidency: Ogun Baptist Conference rejects Muslim-Muslim ticket By: Cletus Sunday Ilobanafor The Ogun Baptist Conference has rejected the adoption of a Muslim-Muslim ticket by the presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general elections, describing it as a display of gross insensitivity to the complexity of modern Nigeria and the entire Church.
Pope’s August prayer intention: ‘For small businesses’ Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of August, urging special prayers for small businesses. By Deborah Castellano Lubov As August kicks off, Pope Francis is calling on Catholics to pray for small and medium-sized businesses, so that “in the midst of economic and social crisis,
Pope to youth in Medjugorje: ‘Trust in Jesus and find peace’ Pope Francis sends a message to the International Youth Festival taking place in Medjugorje, and encourages young people to welcome the invitation of Jesus to open their hearts and put their trust in God, who can give them consolation and peace. By Vatican News
Vatican releases Pope’s programme for Kazakhstan The Vatican publishes Pope Francis’ itinerary in Kazakhstan, 12-15 September, which will be focused on his presence at the VII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, and will include a Mass. By Deborah Castellano Lubov The Vatican published the agenda for Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey to Kazakhstan
Pope underscores need for a world free of nuclear weapons Pope Francis tweeted on Monday about the need for real dialogue for authentic world peace and stability to overcome a nuclear “balance of terror,” stressing that the use and possession of nuclear weapons is immoral. By Vatican News staff writer Pope Francis sent a tweet
