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October 4, 2022

2023 Elections: Buhari, Tinubu, Shettima’s wives receive appointment letters; NDLEA arrests suspected narcotics trafficker at VGC | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

2023 Elections: Buhari, Tinubu, Shettima’s wives receive appointment letters NDLEA arrests suspected narcotics trafficker at VGC Mbaka will return after solitude – Catholic Church NDLEA raids drug joints, arrests 121 suspects, seals 13 properties in Kaduna Lagos housewife accuses husband of N71m fraud, assault Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are... Read More

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3 airlines may collapse soon – Operators; Catholic Church comments on Muslim-Muslim ticket | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Three airlines may collapse soon – Operators Inflation rises to 17.71% PDP NWC reportedly endorses Wike to be Atiku’s running mate Catholic Church says a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket is insensitive Senate seeks trial of prison officials over illegal remand of children Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top... Read More

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The Catholic church decree against same-sex unions | What it means for LGBT+ Catholics

The Catholic Church Monday said in a decree that the church cannot sanction gay marriage since God “cannot bless sin.” The message, despite how unnecessary it may seem to many who are not beholden to the church, holds relevance for many people. There are elements within the communication that may fly over the head of... Read More

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catholic church, Gay marriage, human rights, LGBT rights, LGBTQ Nigerians, Religion

January 11, 2021

Pope Francis updates Cannon to allow women to be formally installed as Lectors and Acolytes

An edict issued and personally signed by Pope Francis will finally see women, ‘recognized for the service already carried out by them for decades.’ Catholic women can now be formally installed as Lectors and Acolytes after being excluded for centuries by Canon Law that only recognised men. Canon 230 paragraph 1 used to read, “Lay... Read More

Non-binary Blog

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January 16, 2018

[The Injustice Blog] The Catholic Church in Nigeria has failed to walk the talk

The Catholic Church has remained one of the most outspoken Christian denominations in Nigeria. The Church and its leaders have over time spoken on the poor situation of things in Nigeria especially in relation to leadership and corruption. Even within the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the umbrella body of all Christians in Nigeria, the Catholic... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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September 25, 2017

The Thread: Catholic worshipper causes a ruckus in church; TwitterNG won’t take it

What do you do when you have questions about God and religion? If your name is Onuoha Dave, you give TwitterNG a heads up, then go to church and totally blindside your priest. It will get controversy going on the app, help you attain a new level of “wokeness”, even if it earns you your... Read More

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September 8, 2017

Gunmen attack Catholic church, shoot priest

Daniel Nwankwo, parish priest of St Thomas Catholic Church, Onireke, Lagos, on Friday was shot by gunmen. A parishoner, Valentine, said the unknown gunmen attacked the church at around 9am. He explained that the victim had just finished attending to a church member when he was attacked. “They were three in number. The men came into... Read More

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September 7, 2017

Catholic Church supporting DACA because they need illegal aliens to fill their churches – Bannon

Former White House chief strategist, Steve Bannon has slammed the Catholic Church for their sentimental support for DACA. In his first interview since leaving the White House, Steve Bannon told CBS News that, “the Catholic Church has been terrible about” the DACA decision. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced on Tuesday the rescinding of the DACA... Read More

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We will locate, prosecute those behind Anambra church attack – Police

The Nigeria Police has released its official statement on the attack, where a gunman opened fire on worshipping members of St. Philip Catholic church Amakwa in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area. In a statement signed by the state’s Commissioner of Police, Garba Umar, the police confirmed the death of eleven, while eighteen was left injured. The... Read More

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Gunman invades Catholic church, kills many in Anambra

Gunmen on Sunday invaded St Phillip’s Catholic Church in Ozubulu, a town in Anambra State. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), an unspecified number of people were killed. A witness said the gunmen broke into the church around 6am, concealing their identities with masks. He said after they gained entry, the gunmen identified... Read More

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Pope Francis replies “erring” Priests on Bishop Okpaleke’s appointment

Days after the deadline Pope Francis gave priests of Ahiara diocese, Mbaise, Imo, to write and apologise to Bishop Peter Ebere Okpaleke elapsed their Bishop, he has begun to respond to each of them. “The pope promised he would write back, and he’s doing so,” said Cardinal John Onaiyekan of Abuja. The prelate, who’s been... Read More

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[The Sexuality Blog] As another gay orgy scandal erupts in the Vatican, is it time we addressed homosexuality in the Catholic church?

If you’ve been following the news then you’ll know that recently, the Vatican police, after being alerted by several complaints broke up a gay orgy in the heart of the Vatican, the Catholic Church’s very own nation state. To make matters even worse, the orgy was happening in the houses of the most decorated papal... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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What do ‘Kanu vs Jesus’ and Ahiara March say about One Biafra?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Within the space of seven days, hundreds of cheering supporters rallied at Nnamdi Kanu’s house in Umuahia, a few dozens flocked around him while he prayed and paid homage at Umueri, and about three thousand people embarked on a march at Ahiara Mbaise to amplify their displeasure with the choice of... Read More

Story of the day, Thinking Through

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Pope Francis’ top aide charged with sexual assault

Australia’s senior Catholic prelate, and one of Pope Francis’ top advisers, has been reportedly charged with sexual assault. Cardinal George Pell, became the highest-ranking Vatican official in recent years to face criminal charges involving accusations of sexual offenses. “Cardinal Pell has been charged on summons, and he is required to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’... Read More

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Cheta Nwanze: There is something wrong with Nigeria

by Cheta Nwanze In 1997, Edmund Fitzgibbon, the Irish Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Warri retired. He had lived in Nigeria since 1964, being a priest in various places from Minna to Zuru to Kontagora to Port Harcourt and finally, Warri. Upon Fitzgibbon’s retirement, the Holy See in Rome appointed another Irishman, Richard... Read More

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Obey your Bishop or get suspended – Pope warns Nigerian Priests

Pope Francis has ordered defiant Nigerians priests to obey him and their Bishop if they don’t want to lose their job. The Pope met a delegation from the Ahiara diocese on June 8 at the Vatican, where priest have been refusing to accept the 2012 appointment by Benedict XVI. The Vatican newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano, said... Read More

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January 9, 2017

Church Crawler: The hymn party and my disappointment | Sunday at Regina Mundi Catholic Church

by Damilola Fowowe This Sunday, Church crawler in our usual manner took shop to Regina Mundi Catholic Church, Lagos. We couldn’t storm the service as we normally do because we figured things are done in a more orderly manner here. Apparently, there’s a far distinction from the Pentecostal way of worship. But you can trust... Read More

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September 4, 2016

Church crawler: God painted as a jolly good fellow at Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit

Compact, small-ish, with a neat and well thought out interior, the Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit (CCOTHS), Omole Phase 1, was the perfect march to the anger burning in me over the past two days for so many reasons. I arrived about twenty minutes late for the 6:30 am mass. Already the liturgy was underway and... Read More

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August 30, 2016

Mark Zuckerberg and wife meets Pope Francis in Rome (PHOTOS)

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Monday. Vatican spokesman Greg Burke said one topic of discussion at the meeting was “how to use communication technologies to alleviate poverty, encourage a culture of encounter, and make a message of hope arrive, especially to those most... Read More

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August 30, 2016

Stella Oduah holds requiem mass for late son

The Oduah family on Monday held a requiem mass for Chinedu the late son of Princess Stella Adaeze Oduah who died at the age of 28 on Friday in Abuja. The mass which held at the Akili Ozizor, country home of the Senator representing Anambra North Senatorial Zone, witnessed a large turn out as family, friends,... Read More

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Father Mbaka is a teacher and guardian – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday felicitated with the Director of Adoration Ministry, Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka on the 21st anniversary of his ordination to priesthood in the Catholic Church which comes up on Friday. In a statement released by the presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, the president commended Father Mbaka for his steadfast love and devotion to the... Read More

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CAN hit by new crisis, Catholic church threatens to pull out

As the tenure of Ayo Oritsejafor, President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), winds down, a wave of fresh crisis has hit the organization- regarding his replacement. The Catholic church has allegedly threatened to pull out of CAN if the crisis isn’t resolved. According to Vanguard, reports indicate that the candidate of TEKAN/ECWA bloc, Jeremiah Gado,... Read More

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Church Crawler: St. Leo’s Catholic Church – fighting the battle of identity crisis

After more than a thousand years of almost unchanged traditions, the Roman Catholic Church has hinged its identity on its ability to survive centuries of cultural dynamics and popular beliefs – something no other institution can brag about, With this in mind, I decided to start my church crawling from a Catholic Church – St.... Read More

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Pope Francis says the Church should embrace gays, lesbians and divorcees

Pope Francis in his yearly exhortations has called on catholic clergy and lay faithful to be more lenient in their dealings with homosexuals and divorcees, while condemning abortion and death penalties. In a move that many describe as a giant step away from the traditional conservative stance of the catholic church, the Pope called for... Read More

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February 1, 2016

Why Father Mbaka was transferred – Catholic Church

The Catholic Church has explained the rationale behind the recent transfer of Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka, from Christ the King Parish‎, GRA, where he established the Adoration Prayer Ministry to Our Lady Parish, Emene, in Enugu. While Mbaka lamented the fact that the church sent him to ‘suffer’ in his new station, the South-East caucus of the All Progressives inferred... Read More

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January 31, 2016

‘Our major concern is Father Mbaka’s security’ | APC says Catholic Church erred

The All Progressives Congress has disagreed with the Catholic Church on the transfer of the founder of the Adoration Ministries, Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, to a new parish. Father Mbaka, who has been the parish-priest of the Christ the King Parish, G.R.A, in Enugu metropolis for over 20 years, was transferred to Our Lady... Read More

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September 22, 2015

Thieves raid Catholic church during service

Armed robbers stormed a Catholic Church of Annunciation in Kubwa, and carted away valuable equipment and a Toyota Camry. Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Matthew Kwaggas, revealed that the robbers attacked the church after Sunday’s service, removing most of the things used for thanksgiving, including bags of rice and drinks. This is coming about three months after the church was... Read More

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August 29, 2015

Senator Hope Uzodinma in marriage scandal

Augusta Uzodinma, the estranged wife of Senator Hope Uzodinma, has cried foul over her husband’s plan to get married to another woman in the Catholic Church. The wife, who says she’s still legally married to the Senator, has urged the Catholic Church and the parties involved in the prospective marriage, to call off the plans.... Read More

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Mosque helps vandalized Catholic Church clean up

Last month, a Catholic Church in Mississauga, Canada was vandalized. Video footage showed a man entering the church and ripping apart holy books. A few days later, the church was attacked again. This time it was vandalized with graffiti. Although the criminal has since be apprehended, the destructions remained. Until the neighborhood mosque stepped in... Read More

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January 11, 2015

We do not take him serious || Catholic Fathers give it to Mbaka hot

by Azubuike Azikiwe Catholic clerics have distanced themselves from the New Year day’s sermon of Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka, who implored his flock and Nigerians to vote out President Goodluck Jonathan in the general election. The head of Adoration Ministry in Enugu State, while addressing his congregation, had told them that the President does not merit... Read More

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