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Bishop Emmanuel Badejo
“Rescue Nigeria from evil”: Catholic Bishop Challenges Leaders to Rebuild Public Trust in 2026
As the New Year 2026 fast approaches, Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo in Nigeria has issued a strong moral appeal to the West African nation’s political leadership, warning that continued poor governance and erosion of public trust could push the country deeper into crisis unless urgent changes are made
Call for New Era of Rigorous, Faith-Centered Vocational Discernment in Catholic Church at First-ever Training in Nigeria
For the first time in Nigeria, Catholic Clergy, women and men Religious, and lay professionals gathered for “an intensive” formation on Priestly and Religious Vocation Assessment Test (PARVAT) and Priestly and Religious Vocation Assessment Interview (PARVAI) under the theme “Elevating Vocational Discernment in the Church.”
Convergence of Lent, Ramadan “moment to exert religious, moral, and spiritual influence on our world”: Nigerian Bishop
The near-simultaneous observance of Ramadan by Muslims and Lent by Catholics presents a unique opportunity to highlight their profound religious, moral, and spiritual significance to the world, Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of Nigeria’s Oyo Catholic Diocese has said.
Let’s Foster “fraternal, friendly society”: Bishop to Catholic Journalists in Africa
Catholic journalists in Africa will be of better service to migrants and refugees if they can invest their professional skills in fostering “a fraternal and friendly society” that is guided by a welcoming spirit, the President of the Pan African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS) has said.
Why Lent in 2023 is Important for Nigerians: Catholic Bishop
This year’s Lenten Season is a time that Nigerians are “knocking on heaven’s door”, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo in Nigeria has said, noting that the West African nation, especially, needs God’s mercy ahead of the country’s general elections.
“Nigerians deserve a new burst of hope”: Bishop in Independence Anniversary Message
There is need for Nigerians to experience “a new burst of hope” as their country marks 62 years of independence on Saturday, October 1, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said.
Bishop Appeals for Prayers for Church’s Future in Africa as SECAM Plenary Gets Underway
Catholic Bishops in Africa who are meeting in Ghana’s capital, Accra, need to be supported by prayers as they deliberate on the Church on the continent and her future, the President of the Pan African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS) has said.
Bishop Cautions Catholic Communicators in Africa against “disinformation ecosystem”
Catholic communicators in Africa have a duty to resist the influence of the contemporary propaganda networks that deliberately spread false information, the President of the Pan African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS) has said.
“Refuse to be crushed by tragedy”: Nigerian Bishop at Funeral of Church Massacre Victims
At the Funeral Mass for the victims of the Pentecost Sunday attack on St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese in Nigeria, a Catholic Bishop in the West African country has urged those affected by the June 5 tragedy to stand firm in their faith in the person of Jesus Christ.
Recently Approved Diocesan Microfinance in Nigeria Set to Benefit Millions Financially
The proposed Ave Maria Microfinance Bank of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo in Nigeria that received approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to benefit millions in the Nigerian Episcopal See.
Violent Conflicts Across the Globe Stem from “unwillingness to listen”: Nigerian Bishop
In a reflection based on the Message of Pope Francis for the 2022 World Communications Day (WCD), the President of the Pan African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS) has underscored the value of listening and blamed violent conflicts across the globe on the “unwillingness to listen and understand the other.”
Let’s Work on “how to build a new Nigeria on blood of our martyrs”: Catholic Bishop
The stoning and murder of Deborah Yakubu and other people who have been killed in Nigeria because of their faith should provide a foundation upon which a country that embraces religious freedom can be rebuilt anew, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Directs “a more vigorous May devotion” to Mary for Peace
Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of Nigeria’s Oyo Diocese has directed the people of God under his pastoral care to “a more vigorous May devotion to the mother of Jesus” for an end to violent conflicts globally and in the West African nation.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Urges World Leaders to “stop hypocrisy, work for peace”
A Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has, in his Easter 2022 Message, called on leaders around the world to “stop their hypocrisy” and instead work for peace following the example of Jesus Christ who exemplifies servant leadership.
“Repent, address needless bloodshed of innocent people”: Nigerian Bishop to Leaders
A Nigerian Catholic Bishop has called on leaders in situations where people are experiencing “bloodshed, suffering and destruction” under their watch to repent and address the challenges.
Recommit to Create Better Nigeria “through authentic Christian lives”: Catholic Bishop
Followers of Jesus Christ Nigeria need to recommit themselves toward creating a better country by upholding “authentic Christian lives”, a Catholic Bishop in the West African country has said.
Nigeria in Need of Leaders Who, Like Jesus, “courageously speak truth, live by it”: Bishop
Nigeria stands in need of leaders characterized with courage who, like Jesus Christ, “speak the truth and live by it”, the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Oyo Diocese has said in his message ahead of Palm Sunday.
Muslims, Christians “must not relent” in Praying for Nigeria: Bishop in Ramadan Message
Catholic Church leaders overseeing the department of Interreligious Dialogue in Nigeria’s Oyo Diocese have urged Christians and Muslims in the West African nation not to relent in fasting and praying “for a better Nigeria”.
Not Observing Lent Empties Christianity of “authentic power, identity”: Nigerian Bishop
Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of Nigeria’s Oyo Diocese has urged Christians to observe Lent, saying failure to take part in the 40-day period characterized by prayer, fasting and almsgiving undermines the “authentic power and identity” of Christianity.
Nigeria’s Current Trying Moments Need “true valentine love,” Catholic Bishop Says
Nigerians can wade through the challenges facing the country by embracing “true valentine love”, which is characterized by self-denial and sacrifice, a Catholic Bishop in the West African country has said.
