Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, yesterday, joined world leaders and dignitaries in Vatican City to pay his final respects to the late Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church. Obi, a Papal Knight and devout Catholic, stood alongside 93-year-old Read more…
Who will be the next pope? The decision could have a profound impact on the Catholic Church and the world’s 1.4 billion baptised Roman Catholics. It also promises to be a highly unpredictable and open process for a host of Read more…
At midday on Monday, church bells across Italy began to toll. Pope Francis was dead. Not even 24 hours had passed since he had made a surprise appearance on the balcony overlooking St Peter’s Square, blessing the 35,000 people gathered Read more…
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria on behalf of the President of the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of Nigeria, Most Rev Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji has announced the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis. Pope Francis according to the Catholic Read more…
“Pope Francis stood with the weak and the poor. He called attention to the threats posed by the environmental exploitation of mother earth.” He entered the world with the candescence a meteor, blazing new trails and igniting enough light to Read more…
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. At 9:45 AM, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death of Pope Francis from Read more…
By Uzo Ugwunze Anglican Bishop of Aguata Diocese, Rt Rev Samuel Ezeofor has charged leaders at different levels to emulate the humility of Jesus Christ in serving humanity. The Bishop gave the advice in his Easter message delivered at the Read more…
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has sent felicitations to Christians and urged all Nigerians to imbibe the enduring virtues of love and selfless sacrifice exemplified by Jesus Christ. In a statement to mark the celebration of Easter, Atiku emphasized Read more…
In his homily for the Easter Vigil read by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re presiding on his behalf, Pope Francis explains how this celebration “reminds us that the light of the Resurrection illumines our path” and our hearts. The Pope made Read more…
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Regional Pastor of Christ Embassy, Pastor Archie Asseme said that the church is praying for the Anambra State governor, Prof Charles Soludo. Pastor Asseme revealed this during at the regional crusade of Christ Embassy which held Read more…
Pope Francis goes to the Basilica of St Mary Major to pay homage to the Salus Populi Romani ahead of the start of Holy Week. On Saturday afternoon, on the eve of Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week, Read more…
On Sunday, the Angelus may take place in a different manner compared to previous Sundays, and an update will be provided on Saturday, the Holy See Press Office informed journalists on Friday morning. During a briefing on the Pope’s health, Read more…