60-year-old Catholic priest burnt to death in Anambra
A 60-year old Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Edmond Nwagbal, was on Saturday burnt beyond recognition in a fire outbreak at St. Peter Claver Catholic Parish Nnew ichi in Nnewi North ...
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Two Nuns become pregnant while working in Africa, Catholic Church investigates
The two women have not been named but they are both reported to originally be from Africa and now belong to two different orders in Sicily.
Police arrest armed robbery suspect at church retreat, recover firearms
This was contained in a press statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bala Elkana, and made available to newsmen in Lagos on Sunday
Nigerian Correctional Service; Catholic Church urges FG to ensure full implementation
The Catholic Diocese of Enugu, on Thursday, urged the Federal Government to back the amended Nigerian Prisons Law with provision of adequate facilities for reformation of inmates.
Nigeria needs selfless, humble leaders -Kaigama
Kaigama said this in Abuja on Sunday during the 2019 SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Nyanya Feast and Cultural Day celebration.
Pope Francis still convinced his tenure will be short
Pope Francis reiterated the belief that his time at the helm of the Catholic Church will be short in an interview published on Tuesday.
Priest accused of harassing nun cleared of all wrongdoing
An Austrian priest who resigned from a senior Vatican position after being accused of trying to kiss a nun during confession has been cleared, the Vatican said on Friday.
Pope announces rule holding bishops accountable for sex abuse, cover ups
Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis, on Thursday, announced that henceforth, bishops would be accountable for sexual abuses or cover ups in their jurisdictions.
Ex-pope Benedict XVI blames 1968 revolution for paedophilia crisis
The sexual revolution of 1968 and Western society’s growing secularisation are to blame for the Catholic Church’s paedophilia crisis, former Pope Benedict XVI argues in a rare foray into the ...
Vatican’s landmark paedophile priests abuse summit to begin
Pope Francis on Thursday was set to open a four-day Vatican summit on the protection of children, bringing together almost 200 high-ranking Catholic Church figures.
Don’t kill yourselves over politicians; they’ll reconcile after the elections – Fr Sukada
As Nigerians prepare for the forthcoming general elections, Rev. Mathew Sukada, Catholic Priest in charge of the Church of Nativity, Kangang, Jos has cautioned Nigerians against killing each over politicians.
Catholic nuns express worry over violation of children’s rights in Enugu
Catholic Church reverend sisters under the aegis of Africa Faith and Justice Network, Nigeria say they are worried by the continuous violation of the rights of children in Enugu State.
Women who have abortion must be consoled, not punished –Pope
Abortion is a “terrible’’ drama but women who go through it must find mercy rather than castigation, Pope Francis said on Monday.
Clergy celibacy rule could be changed, but only in remote areas – Pope
The Catholic Church’s long-standing rule on priestly Celibacy might be amended, but only in exceptional cases concerning remote Communities, Pope Francis said on Monday.
Pope leaves for Panama to take part in Catholic youth festival
Pope Francis flew to Panama on Wednesday to start a six-day trip, during which he will preside over the World Youth Day, a Catholic youth festival.
Vatican abuse summit must deliver, not be an ‘academic conference’
A summit organised by the Catholic Church to tackle the recurring problem of clerical abuse must deliver on its goal, the Vatican said on Wednesday.
Catholic Church rejects Congo vote result, loser decries ‘coup’
“The results from the presidential election as published by CENI do not correspond to the data collected by our observation mission from polling stations and vote counts,” the National Episcopal ...
2019: Catholic Bishops denounce Father Mbaka
Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigerian says the Catholic Church does not support any candidate or subscribe to ideology of any political party in Nigeria as 2019 general elections approach.
Protesting priests block Anambra Government House
The protesting priests, who bore several placards and banners, arrived at the gate of the Government House as early as 9am
Missions Sunday: Pope Francis tasks Christians on love, peace
The pontiff’s message was delivered on Sunday by Rev.Fr. Solomon Ukeyima, at the Saint Joseph Parish, Nyiman in Makurdi, to mark the World Missions Day.
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