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“Material means must never obscure supernatural dimension of Church”: Nuncio in Nigeria

Jul 9, 2022

Exposure to means of livelihood by world standards, including physical structures, material riches, and power “must never obscure” the people of God from heavenly values that define the “Church’s life and action”, the Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria has said.

Mons. John Bogna Bakeni, appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Maiduguri Diocese in Nigeria on 12 April 2022. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Pope Francis Appoints University Chaplain Auxiliary Bishop in Nigeria

Apr 12, 2022

Pope Francis has appointed the Chaplain of the All Saints Catholic Chaplaincy of the University of Maiduguri Auxiliary Bishop of Maiduguri Diocese in Nigeria.

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