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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
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Pope Francis praises the vow of poverty in religious life as a bond that builds communion, as he greets the Canoness Sisters of the Holy Spirit in Saxony. By Devin Watkins Pope Francis met Thursday with the Canoness Sisters of the Holy Spirit in Saxony, which were founded in Rome by Blessed Guy de Montpellier.
Pope Francis commends members of Caritas Toledo for 60 years of charitable service, urging them to continue fostering societal change through charity, justice, and faith. By Francesca Merlo Pope Francis on Thursday greeted a delegation of members of the Caritas Toledo organization in Spain, who are celebrating sixty years of charitable service. Their commitment, the
By Rev. Fr. Victor Somadina Chibuzor On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, St. Joseph Mukasa Catechetical Training Centre (CTC) in Malumfashi, Katsina State, recorded a historic milestone as 45 catechists were graduated and commissioned for evangelization and mission. The ceremony, presided over by the Catholic Bishop of Katsina, Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Mamman Musa, witnessed the
The Holy Year 2025 officially begins on Christmas Eve when Pope Francis opens the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Hours after the last visitors and pilgrims left St. Peter’s Basilica for the day, a chisel clanged and dust flew as a group of prelates chanted their prayers before a simple
VATICAN CITY, Dec 4 (Reuters) – The Vatican on Wednesday unveiled a new open-top popemobile, an all-electric Mercedes-Benz that Pope Francis will use when he greets pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square. The vehicle, a modified version of the German company’s G-Class mid-size luxury SUV, has an elevated seat for Francis, so crowds have a better
By CSN Media The Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty, commended Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama for his efforts in fostering the development of new pastoral areas in the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja. According to the Papal Envoy, Archbishop Kaigama has been instrumental in creating new pastoral areas, an initiative he described as ongoing
By CSN Media The Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty, commended Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama for his efforts in fostering the development of new pastoral areas in the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja. According to the Papal Envoy, Archbishop Kaigama has been instrumental in creating new pastoral areas, an initiative he described as ongoing
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of December, and invites Christians to pray that each of us may become pilgrims of hope as a result of the 2025 Jubilee. By Devin Watkins “Let us pray that this upcoming Jubilee may strengthen us in our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ
Knights of St. John International & Ladies Auxiliary Supreme Subordinate Nigeria PRESS RELEASE A renowned industrialist, philanthropist, and golfer, Sir Emmanuel Ufuoma Okene KSJI, KSG, has been named the Chairman organizing Committee of the 50th anniversary of Knights of St. John International (KSJI) in Nigeria. Rt. Hon. Chevalier Emmanuel Okene KSG, who has been honoured by