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.

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh Describing the life of a fallen hero is one thing; teaching the living how to carry on his legacy is another. Thus, in a highly didactic homily that served as both a tribute and a pastoral/spiritual direction, the Archbishop of Owerri, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, at the funeral Mass

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh In a compelling appeal for ecological conversion and social equity, Rev. Fr. Michael ‘Leke Banjo, Secretary General of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), has called on Nigerians to move away from a history of environmental exploitation toward a future rooted in “sacred stewardship.” Delivering the Opening Remarks on May

Protocol. I have the singular privilege to offer these opening remarks as we gather for this important Multifaith and Multisectoral Forum on Nigeria’s Just Energy Transition Plan. On behalf of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, I convey our warm greetings and sincere goodwill to all present. In a special way, I warmly greet the members

By Fr. Amos Okhuleigbe The letter issued from the Dicastery for Communication and signed by Paolo Ruffini on April 29, 2026, constitutes far more than a ceremonial gesture; it is, in substance and tone, an ecclesiological validation of a communication paradigm that has gradually matured within the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). The document

​DICASTERIUM PRO COMMUNICATIONE ​From the Vatican, April 29th 2026 ​Commendation and Endorsement Message for the fifth ComWEEK celebration in Nigeria ​Your Excellency, ​With profound joy and fraternal esteem, I extend the congratulations of the Dicastery for Communication to you and to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria for your steadfast commitment to the apostolate of

Fr. Dr. Okhueleigbe Osemhantie Ãmos|April 23, 2026 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Between 13 and 23 April 2026, the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV undertook a historic apostolic journey across Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, marking his third international trip and his first continental engagement in Africa since his election in May 2025. The itinerary covered 11

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh The celebration of Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze’s 20th Episcopal Ordination was not just an anniversary, but a living testament to the enduring power of faith, leadership, and service in the Lord’s vineyard. On April 22, 2026, St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Benin City became a radiant epicentre of thanksgiving, as

By Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh Tuesday 21 April, 2026, the first anniversary of the passing of Pope Francis, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) paid him a tribute by publishing a comprehensive reflection on the Pontiff’s last full encyclical, Dilexit Nos. Titled, “The Encyclical, Dilexit Nos of Pope Francis: A Summary, Its Relevance to