June 6, 2026
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Pope to religious: ‘Take decisive steps to follow Christ’

Pope Francis encourages religious gathered in Rome for their General Chapters to take “decisive steps in following Christ” and look at the Blessed Virgin Mary as a model. By Deborah Castellano Lubov Take decisive steps in following Christ and listen to His voice. Pope Francis offered this encouragement as he met on Thursday with the

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“Caritas Nigeria Reaches 15 Million Beneficiaries & More in 14 Years”ย โ€“ Archbishop Adewale Martins

By Rev. Fr. Michael Nsikak Umoh, CSN Caritas Nigeria, the humanitarian and development agency of the Catholic Church in Nigeria, has been able to reach out to over 15 million beneficiaries through its various interventions in the past 14 years, Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins announced today.   At a press conference in Lagos on September

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CAMPAN Northern Region PRO Loses Wife, Newborn in Childbirth

The Catholic Media Practitioners of Nigeria (CAMPAN) announced the tragic loss of Lady Amanda Johnpaul Umoru, wife of Sir Johnpaul Oshioke Umoru, Regional Public Relations Officer (PRO) of CAMPAN’s Northern Region. Lady Amanda Johnpaul Umoru, 31, passed away on August 30, 2024, at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) shortly after childbirth, along with her newborn

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2025 Jubilee Year: Pope Francis to Canonize First Millennial Saint

2025 Jubilee Year: Pope Francis to Canonize First Millennial Saint The Holy Father, Pope Francis announced plans to canonize Blessed Carlo Acutis, a teenage Italian computer programmer, as the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint during the upcoming 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope. In his message to young people, released on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Pope

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Bishop Kukah Leads Peace Committee, Calls for Violence-Free Edo Polls

By PJ Usanga The National Peace Committee, led by Bishop Matthew Hassan-Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, emphasized the importance of a peaceful Edo governorship election, urging all stakeholders to refrain from violence. Bishop Kukah made this call on Channels Television’s Edo Election Security Townhall, six days before the off-cycle governorship poll in the

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Pope’s WYD message: Hope in the Lord and you will not grow weary

Pope Francis releases his message for the 39th World Youth Day, and encourages young people to embrace life’s challenges with hope and perseverance. By Francesca Merlo Pope Francis has addressed a message to young people around the world for the 39th World Youth Day. The message, entitled โ€œThose who hope in the Lord will run

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Learning Amidst Adversity: Bishop Dugu Sends IDP Children to School

In a heartfelt demonstration of compassion and dedication to education, the Catholic Bishop of Katsina-Ala Diocese, Most Rev. Isaac Bundepuun Dugu, has sponsored the education of two internally displaced persons (IDP) children, enabling their admission at Araceli Aid Foundation Academy in Enugu State. The beneficiaries, Terhemem Jennifer Mesuur and Agba Aondoawase Timothy, residents of the

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Bring the Light of Christ to Nigeria’s Darkest Corners, Bishop Dugu Admonishes New Priests

By CSN Media In his homily at the Vincentian priestly ordination held at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Maryland, Enugu, Catholic Bishop of Katsina Ala Diocese, Most Rev. Isaac Dugu charged the new priests to bring the light of Christ to Nigeria’s darkest corners. At the ordination Mass which took place recently, Bishop Dugu, in

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Live, Love, Serve: Archbishop Okeke Emphasizes Sacred Responsibility of Human Existence

The Catholic Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, reiterated the sacredness of human life, stressing that it is a precious gift from God that demands utmost care and responsibility. In his weekly message published in the Archdiocesan weekly newspaper, “Trinitas”, Archbishop Okeke emphasized that human life transcends biological existence, representing a participation in the

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Hardship : Bishop Kundi underscores the importance of farming

By Olivia Obijiaku The Catholic Bishop of Kafanchan, Most Rev Dr. Julius Yakubu Kundi has recently underscored the importance of farming in Nigeria especially now that hardship is rocking the masses.The local ordinary who made this known at the reception for the celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the priestly ordination of the Vicar General

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