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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
By Rev. Fr. Dr. Osemhantie Amos Okhueleigbe_ After nearly half a century behind the lens, Francesco Sforza, one of the Vatican’s most discreet and devoted photographers, has laid down his camera. His retirement marks the close of a remarkable 48-year career that spanned the pontificates of Paul VI, John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis,
Meeting with a group dedicated to quality Catholic education in Africa, Pope Leo XIV calls for Catholic schools on the continent to respond to students’ silent cries for help. By Devin Watkins Pope Leo XIV met on Friday with members of the International Foundation Religions and Societies, which promotes quality education in Africa and cooperation
Pope Leo XIV calls on communicators to seek the common good and exercise caution against anything that dehumanizes or manipulates others, during an audience with the Advisory Board of the RCS Academy. By Deborah Castellano Lubov “The world needs honest and courageous entrepreneurs and communicators, who care for the common good.” Pope Leo XIV gave
As violence, kidnappings, and displacement continue to threaten millions across northern Nigeria, faith communities stand at a crossroads of fear and resilience. In this exclusive interview, Voice Afrique speaks with Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Musa, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Katsina — one of the regions most affected by insecurity. The bishop reflects on the Church’s mission
As mental health issues continue to grow around the world, the Ministry of Hope Catholic Conference on Mental Wellbeing, held in Rome, highlights how the Church is working to combat isolation and individualism with an emphasis on human dignity. By Kielce Gussie On the second day of the Ministry of Hope Catholic Conference on Mental
A three-day international Catholic conference is underway in Rome on 5-7 November with the goal of strengthening the Church’s pastoral engagement with mental wellbeing, as experts from around the world gather to share experiences, reflect, and pray together. By Vatican News The Ministry of Hope conference brings together Church leaders, professionals, and pastoral workers from
Pope Leo XIV urges participants in the “Builders AI Forum” to ensure that artificial intelligence serves human dignity, justice, and the common good, and notes that the development of ethical technology must be a shared, ecclesial mission reflecting God the Creator’s design: “intelligent, relational, and guided by love.” By Vatican News Pope Leo XIV has
By Emma Eko, CSN Media The Youth Animation Unit of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) is set to kick-start a transformative programme tagged “Youth Digital Power Bootcamp”, a week-long intensive training aimed at empowering young people with essential media and digital skills for influence, innovation, and impact. The bootcamp, themed “Equipping Youths with Media
Pope Leo XIV sends a letter to the seminary in Peru where he once served as professor, and encourages candidates for the priesthood to “give constant witness of fidelity and love.” By Joseph Tulloch Pope Leo XIV sent a letter on Wednesday to the Major Archdiocesan Seminary in Trujillo, where he was once a professor and
Health is wealth. Today marks the commencement of the 2025 CLERGY WEEK SPORTS EVENT, which begins with a morning run/awareness run from the cathedral premises at Nnarambia Ahiara to Holy Trinity Parish Ogbe Ahiara Mbaise Imo State. We were warmly welcomed by the Dean of St Cyrils Deanery, Fr. Chamberline Irozuru. As the 2025 Clergy