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May 24, 2017

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Pope Francis discusses terrorism and climate change, urges Trump to be a peacemaker,

The Pope urged President Trump to be a peacemaker during the Holy See meeting, Wednesday, and Trump promised he would not forget Pope Francis message. Trump received a tribute from the Swiss Guard in a Vatican courtyard when he arrived. From the courtyard, he entered an elevator that took him to the third floor of... Read More

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May 12, 2017

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Trump “caught” kissing Pope Francis in Vatican City

by Itunuoluwa Adebo A mural portrait of President Trump ‘kissing’ Pope Francis, titled “The Good Forgives the Evil” was signed by one “TVBoy”, an artist in the area. The shockingly sensual mural shows the hallowed Pope Francis in his white robe and a gold belt on a locked kiss with Trump who has horns on... Read More

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August 14, 2016

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‘I’ve never heard of Christian terrorists’ – Sultan of Sokoto

The Sultan of Sokoto Sa’ad Abubakar III has stated that hijab wearing for female Muslims is not a privilege but a right that should be afforded them. The Sultan, who stated this while speaking at the General Assembly and Executive National Council Meeting of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) in Benin city, Edo state,... Read More

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September 9, 2015

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Pope Francis makes it easy for Catholics to get divorced

Pope Francis appears to be on a mission to bend the rigid rules of the Catholic church, to the whims of modernization. The pope announced new procedures on Tuesday to make it easier for Roman Catholics to obtain marriage annulments, The New York Times reports. Under the new rules, the process will be much faster for cases... Read More

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September 2, 2015

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Pope changes Catholic rule on abortion

Women who have suffered abortion in the past and present can now breathe a sigh of relief if they had already condemned themselves in the knowledge that they would be condemned by the church anyway. Pope Francis on Tuesday asked priests across the world to grant forgiveness to women who have had abortions. The pontiff... Read More

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May 26, 2015

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Apparently the pope hasn’t watched TV in over 20 years

by Chinwe Okafor A lot of us complain now that we are too busy to even keep up with favorite TV shows or even the news but how busy are you compared to the Pope. The Pope hasn’t watched TV since July 15, 1990. He revealed in an interview published in the Argentinian newspaper La... Read More

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April 29, 2015

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This latest move by the Catholic Pope shows that he may be a feminist

by Chinwe Okafor The pope just announced to the world that he may in fact be a feminist. During his general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday morning, Pope Francis spoke out in support for equal pay for equal work. According to the National Catholic Reporter, the pontiff talked, during his general audience at the Vatican... Read More

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July 10, 2014

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Abimbola Adelakun: A lesson to the Nigerian Army, Lagos from the Pope

by Abimbola Adelakun Pope Francis has demonstrated that even the church authorities can practise what it preaches and that, in itself, makes his promise about reparations and future accountability quite credible. Recently, Pope Francis met six victims of sexual abuse by Catholic clerics and asked for their forgiveness. He also told the church to “weep... Read More

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March 3, 2014

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No way! Pope Francis didn’t just say the ‘F’ word, did he?

by Adeola Balogun Pope Francis is gradually making his mark as one of the most loved pontiffs in history and he has enjoyed a tenure largely without incident. However, while giving his weekly blessing from his perch at the Vatican, the Pope made a very embarrassing gaffe. The religious leader is said to have uttered... Read More

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February 16, 2014

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How do you solve a problem like Kris Okotie? (YNaija Long Read)

by Eromo Egbejule with additional reports by Emmanuel Osanedum It is certainly difficult for a new generation to grasp – growing to see him only as a man of the bible – but the conversion of Kris Okotie in the ‘80s really, really shocked the nation. Here was the poster boy of Nigerian... Read More

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February 13, 2014

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Opinion: The law of God is against homosexuality

by Olukayode Thomas In Leviticus 20:13, God commanded, “If a man lies with a male as with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination; they shall surely be put to death; their blood is upon them”. In the book of Genesis 19: God destroyed the city of Sodom and Gomorrah because gay men... Read More

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January 27, 2014

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T.B Joshua ‘turns gay man straight’, speaks on homosexuality

by Akan Ido In the wake of Nigeria’s anti-gay bill signed into law by President Goodluck Jonathan, popular televangelist, TB Joshua addressed the issue of homosexuality during a live broadcast of his Sunday Service on Emmanuel TV. A young man by the name of Tedus visited the church and was apparently delivered from a ‘demon’ which he... Read More

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January 26, 2014

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Chris Okotie is simply ignorant – Archbishop of Lagos fires back

by Adeola Balogun Recent statements about Catholicism credited to the pastor of the Household of God Church, Chris Okotie, have continued to draw reactions. Okotie said last year that all adherrents of the catholic faith were going to hell and that the pope was a friend of the devil. A former Catholic Archbishop of Lagos,... Read More

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January 18, 2014

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Why I called the Pope an Anti-Christ – Rev. Chris Okotie opens up

by ‘Jola Sotubo Pastor Chris Okotie of the Household of God Church International Ministries, located in the Ikeja area of Lagos, has never been one to cower and hide. Despite attracting controversy due to his lifestyle and statements that many consider outrageous, the former musician has come out to explain his statement describing the Pope... Read More

December 29, 2013

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READ: Did Pope Francis really say hell is not real but ‘merely a metaphor’?

by LittleGreenFootballs This post (excerpted below) from Diversity Chronicle Blog from December 5, 2013 has been circulated. POPE FRANCIS CONDEMNS RACISM AND DECLARES THAT “ALL RELIGIONS ARE TRUE” AT HISTORIC THIRD VATICAN COUNCIL Through humility, soul searching, and prayerful contemplation we have gained a new understanding of certain dogmas. The church no longer believes in a literal... Read More

December 22, 2013

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Somebody shout Halleluyah! Pastor Chris Okotie ‘buys N120 million Rolls Royce to celebrate’ (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi Ever one to live it large, the spiritual leader of the Household of God Church International in Lagos, Chris Okotie, is said to have bought himself a very pricey present. According to reports, Pastor Okotie recently acquired the 2014 Bespoke Edition of the Rolls Royce Coupe. The controversial pastor is said to... Read More

December 2, 2013

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“If I see Chris Okotie in Heaven, I’ll leave” – Top 10 reactions to Chris Okotie’s “Catholics are going to hell” sermon (TWEETS)

by ‘Jola Sotubo If I see Chris Okotie in Heaven, I will leave Heaven. Heaven is not for divorcees — C.H.I.D.D.Y (@Cyrilchiddy) December 2, 2013 I really want to know who Rev. Chris Okotie’s weed guy is. I mean that nigga gives him so next level shit. That man loves his good kush!... Read More

December 2, 2013

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All Catholics worship Satan, they will go to HELL – Chris Okotie stuns congregation, opens up on TB Joshua

by ‘Jola Sotubo In a sermon which is said to have left members of his congregation stunned, Pastor Chris Okotie reportedly said yesterday that all Catholics will go to hell. The pastor of the Household of God Church in Ikeja, Lagos and two-time presidential candidate also added that adherents of the Catholic faith “worship Satan... Read More

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November 19, 2013

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Why not?! Even the Pope does it: ‘Selfie’ is Oxford Dictionaries’ word of the year + other shortlisted words

The word has evolved from a niche social media tag into a mainstream term for a self-portrait photograph, the editors said. Research suggested its frequency in the English language had increased by 17,000% in the last year, they added. Other shortlisted words included “twerk” – a raunchy dance move performed by Miley Cyrus – and... Read More

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November 17, 2013

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15 reasons the world is LOVING Pope Francis

by Timothy McGrath Pope Francis is the head of the Catholic Church and the big boss of Vatican City. There are plenty of reasons that might get your hackles up. But — so far, at least — Pope Francis seems pretty hip. Either that’s the truth, or he has the world’s greatest public relations firm on... Read More

September 20, 2013

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Finding a ‘new balance’: Pope warns Catholic Church may fall ‘like a house of cards’ if it continues its obsession with abortion, others

Pope Francis said he was resolved to reform the church which had a tendency to get caught up in ‘small minded things’ The Catholic Church could fall ‘like a house of cards’ if it continues in its obsession with abortion, gay marriage and contraception, the pope has warned. In a remarkable 12,000 word interview to... Read More

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September 1, 2013

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“War, never again”: Pope Francis calls for peace in Syria

Pope Francis smiles as he arrives for a private visit at the Saint Agostino church in Rome August 28, 2013. Pope Francis on Sunday urged the international community to seek a negotiated solution to the conflict in Syria and announced he would lead a worldwide day of prayer for peace in the country on September 7. Francis... Read More

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August 4, 2013

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Opinion: Saving the Catholic Church from Nigerians

by Erwin Ofili We must all act now to prevent the same disease that has afflicted the Nigerian government from infecting the Church. We must save Nigeria and the Church from Nigerians. For a long time, the Catholic Church has had to fight forces of division within the members. In the selection of the Pope,... Read More

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July 29, 2013

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“If someone is gay and seeks the Lord… who am I to judge?” – Pope Francis

Pope Francis declared on Monday that it was not his place to judge homosexuals and said they should not be marginalised but condemned the gay lobby as a “serious problem”. The remarks — made to journalists as he flew back to Rome from a trip to Brazil — appeared to be more conciliatory towards homosexuals... Read More

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May 27, 2013

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Meet the Catholic priest who claims to have cast out 160,000 demons (PICTURED)

The Catholic Church’s leading ‘exorcist’ is calling for all priests to be allowed to conduct the ritual after Pope Francis apparently performed one in St Peter’s Square last week. Father Gabriele Amorth, head of the International Association of Exorcists, wants the current rules requiring all priests to obtain permission to perform exorcisms from their bishop to be relaxed.... Read More

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May 12, 2013

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#StoriesWeHear: Police arrest nude female ‘Pope’ handing out condoms (PICTURED)

A Carnegie Mellon University student was charged Friday with indecent exposure by campus police after a Catholic bishop complained about her parading nude from the waist down while dressed as the pope. A male student who was nude also was charged, but it wasn’t immediately clear what he was doing during the Pittsburgh school’s spring... Read More

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March 14, 2013

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Viva il papa: Jublilation as Pope Francis I emerges Catholic Pontiff (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Argentine, Jorge Mario Bergoglio on Wednesday evening became the 266th Pope with millions of Catholic faithfuls all over the world joining in the frenzy to usher in the new pontiff. The 76-year-old was welcomed by tens of thousands of overjoyed Catholics in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican City after his election... Read More

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March 14, 2013

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How Jorge Bergoglio emerged as Pope Francis I, the 266th pontiff

The new Pope has been unveiled as Argentine Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, who will take the name Pope Francis. The 76-year-old was welcomed by tens of thousands of overjoyed Catholics in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican City after his election was revealed this afternoon at 6pm GMT when white smoke... Read More

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 2nd of September

Pope Francis discusses terrorism and climate change, urges Trump to be a peacemaker,

Trump “caught” kissing Pope Francis in Vatican City

‘I’ve never heard of Christian terrorists’ – Sultan of Sokoto

Pope Francis makes it easy for Catholics to get divorced

Pope changes Catholic rule on abortion

Apparently the pope hasn’t watched TV in over 20 years

This latest move by the Catholic Pope shows that he may be a feminist

Abimbola Adelakun: A lesson to the Nigerian Army, Lagos from the Pope

No way! Pope Francis didn’t just say the ‘F’ word, did he?

How do you solve a problem like Kris Okotie? (YNaija Long Read)

Opinion: The law of God is against homosexuality

T.B Joshua ‘turns gay man straight’, speaks on homosexuality

Chris Okotie is simply ignorant – Archbishop of Lagos fires back

Why I called the Pope an Anti-Christ – Rev. Chris Okotie opens up

READ: Did Pope Francis really say hell is not real but ‘merely a metaphor’?

Somebody shout Halleluyah! Pastor Chris Okotie ‘buys N120 million Rolls Royce to celebrate’ (LOOK)

“If I see Chris Okotie in Heaven, I’ll leave” – Top 10 reactions to Chris Okotie’s “Catholics are going to hell” sermon (TWEETS)

All Catholics worship Satan, they will go to HELL – Chris Okotie stuns congregation, opens up on TB Joshua

Pope Francis unveils ‘bone fragments of St. Peter’ for the very first time (PHOTO)

Why not?! Even the Pope does it: ‘Selfie’ is Oxford Dictionaries’ word of the year + other shortlisted words

15 reasons the world is LOVING Pope Francis

Finding a ‘new balance’: Pope warns Catholic Church may fall ‘like a house of cards’ if it continues its obsession with abortion, others

“War, never again”: Pope Francis calls for peace in Syria

Opinion: Saving the Catholic Church from Nigerians

“If someone is gay and seeks the Lord… who am I to judge?” – Pope Francis

Meet the Catholic priest who claims to have cast out 160,000 demons (PICTURED)

#StoriesWeHear: Police arrest nude female ‘Pope’ handing out condoms (PICTURED)

Viva il papa: Jublilation as Pope Francis I emerges Catholic Pontiff (PHOTOS)

How Jorge Bergoglio emerged as Pope Francis I, the 266th pontiff

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