Tag: Roman Catholic

Pope Francis sent the 8-minute video message to youth participating in the Canadian National Youth Forum, which was held October 22.

Pope Francis last Saturday issued a harsh condemnation of the underlying eugenic mentality in society that leads many to abort disabled children.

The Catholic Bishops from Europe and Africa have appealed for more understanding from their nationals that would provide economic opportunities for youths from both continents.

A Roman Catholic priest, who was kidnapped last year, Rev. Fr. Gospel Inalegwu, has “resigned” from priesthood in the church.

Bishop Matthew Kukah has said prayers alone cannot be used to “wish away” the Boko Haram Islamist militant group in Nigeria.

Pope Francis offered prayers for the more than 300 victims of a terrorist bombing in Somalia, one of the most lethal attacks to take place in recent times.

Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Cardinal Martins, has urged Nigerians to go beyond prayers in the fight against corruption by imbibing and practising values.

Archbishop Kaigama made this appeal in a press statement on Wednesday. He expressed worries over the repeated termination of innocent lives.

Cardinal Martins said Nigeria was in need of healing in several areas, and assured the faithful that their prayers were not in vain.

An Italian priest has been kidnapped at gunpoint in Edo State Nigeria, where he has been working for three years, Italian news reports.