June 4, 2026
News Nigeria

When Fathers Go Home: The Fading Generation of Nigeria’s Pioneer Bishops

With the passing of Bishops Ayo-Maria Atoyebi (Ilorin), Francis Okobo (Nsukka), and now Michael Fagun (Ekiti), the Catholic Church in Nigeria has, in this year alone, watched with a mix of gratitude and nostalgia as a remarkable generation of bishops takes a final bow. These were men who directly succeeded the missionaries and, in many

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The Power of Words in the Age of Social Media

By Rev. Fr. Moses P. Sade “Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.” — Matthew 12:34 “There is power in the tongue — life and death are in its power.” — Proverbs 18:21 Introduction In an age where social media dominates our conversations, this reflection calls us back to the sacredness of

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Augustinians to publish book of Pope Leo XIV’s letters during time as Prior General

The Order of Saint Augustine and the Vatican Publishing House (LEV) announce the publication of a new book entitled “Free Under Grace: Writings and Meditations 2001-2013,” which gathers writings of Pope Leo XIV during his time as Prior General of the Augustinian Order. By Vatican News On the occasion of the Frankfurt Book Fair opening

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TRIBUTE TO A SHEPHERD OF IMMORTAL MEMORY: Bishop Emeritus Michael Olatunji Fagun (1935–2025)

By Fr. Dr. Okhueleigbe Osemhantie Amos With profound sadness, yet with hearts lifted in solemn reverence, the Catholic Diocese of Ekiti bows her head in humble surrender and radiant gratitude as she announces the passing of a colossus in faith, a patriarch of the Church in Nigeria, and a shepherd after God’s own heart —

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Bishop Emeritus of Ekiti Diocese, Most Rev. Michael Olatunji Fagun, Dies at 90

By Emma Eko, CSN Media The Catholic community in Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following the passing of the Bishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Ekiti, Most Rev. Michael Olatunji Fagun, who died at the age of 90. Bishop Fagun, the pioneer bishop of the Diocese of Ekiti, was widely revered for his

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Pope Leo XIV to every parish: ‘Take part in World Mission Sunday’

In a video message, Pope Leo XIV calls on every Catholic parish to take part in World Mission Sunday, 19 October, recalling how the generosity that day concretely enables and sustains the good work of missionaries worldwide, as he saw firsthand while serving in Peru. By Deborah Castellano Lubov “I urge every Catholic parish in

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Peter reminds us that the poor are the heart of the Gospel – Pope Leo

In his first Apostolic Exhortation, “Dilexi te” Pope Leo XIV sets out the foundations of Christian Revelation and of the tradition of the Church. Andrea Tornielli Already in the title, Pope Leo XIV’s first apostolic exhortation, Dilexi te, reveals its close connection with Dilexit nos, the final encyclical of Francis, and represents, in a certain sense, its continuation.

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Pope: In this age of communication, nobody can say ‘I did not know’

Addressing a global network of leading news agencies, Pope Leo thanks reporters who every day work to share the truth, often risking their lives. It is thanks to them, he says, that we have knowledge of the world. By Francesca Merlo Pope Leo on Thursday paid homage to journalists who are working on the front

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