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Nigeria Currency Redesign “not interesting”, “causing untold hardship”: Catholic Prelates
Two Catholic Prelates in Nigeria have, on separate occasions, lamented the ongoing process of redesigning Nigeria’s currency, the Naira.
New Year 2023 Calls Nigerians “to diligence, change of heart”: Catholic Bishop
The New Year 2023 calls on Nigerians to exercise “diligence and a change of heart”, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said.
“Invest in interfaith dialogue” for Value-Based Elections: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria
The Bishop of Oyo Diocese in Nigeria is calling on the government of the West African nation to “invest in interfaith dialogue” to ward off “unnecessary suspicion and animosity” during the electioneering period ahead of the February 2023 general elections.
Synod Inspires “new energy in Church’s pastoral communication” in Africa: Catholic Bishop
The ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality is inspiring a new “energy in the Church’s pastoral communication apostolate” across the African continent, a Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has said.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Lauds Muslim for Donating to Catholic Health Facility
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo in Nigeria has lauded a Muslim man in the country for donating an operating theatre to a hospital run by the Diocese, noting that the West African country needs more similar gestures of interfaith collaboration.
Embrace Servant Leadership and “a lot will change”: Cardinal to Nigerian Political Actors
There is need for political actors in Nigeria to adopt servant leadership as lived by Jesus Christ, John Cardinal Onaiyekan of Nigeria has said.
“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.
