Catholic Church
21 Dec
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has said that the recent pronouncement of the Pope on same-sex marriage does not in any way change the Catholic Church’s teaching on marriage. According to the bishops, the declaration by the Pope seeks to clarify the different forms of blessing that can be given to persons and…
4 Dec
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has commended Prof. Gabriel Okenwa for establishing Lux Mundi University, the first university in Umuahia, the state capital, which began academic activities this session. The institution is located at the new Ndagbo City, IsiamaAfaraukwu/Ossah, Ibeku, in Umuahia North Council. Lux Mundi, an Italian word, which means ‘Light of the World,’…
4 Dec
Since the broadcast of a shocking documentary about abuse in the Belgian Catholic Church, which awakened buried traumas, former priest Rik Deville has been overwhelmed by heart-breaking stories. One victim, an 86-year-old man, called Deville from his car where he had locked himself, in floods of tears. He finally told someone of the horrific abuse…
4 Oct
Pope Francis opened a major congress on the Catholic Church's future on Wednesday, vowing to open doors to "everyone" despite tensions with conservatives on issues ranging from LGBTQ faithful to the treatment of divorcees.
27 Sep
The Executive Secretary, Catholic Caritas Foundation, Rev. Fr. Uchechukwu Obodoechina, has stressed the need for the church to effectively impact lives and bring support and succor to people, especially the downtrodden in the society.
22 May 2023
As the Catholic Church all over the world marked 57th World Day of Social Communication, journalists and other media enthusiasts have been urged report truthfully, notwithstanding persecution and rejection.