Tag: Catholic Church
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Pope Francis and World Leaders Pay Tribute to Benedict XVI
Pope Francis has led tributes to his predecessor, Benedict XVI, who has died, aged 95. Benedict had been “noble” and “kind” – and “gifted” to the Roman Catholic Church, the Pope said. US President Joe Biden and Brazilian President Lula are among dozens of leaders to praise the former pontiff. Benedict resigned in 2013…
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Owo Massacre: Death Toll Hits 40, Akeredolu Plans Memorial Park
The Ondo State Government on Wednesday said the death toll from the Sunday terrorists attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, is now 40. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Banji Ajaka, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday. Ajaka said as of Tuesday midnight, the state government’s record showed that those affected by…
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BREAKING: Gunmen Invade Kukah’s Church, Kidnap Priests, others
Gunmen early Wednesday broke into one of the parishes presided over by the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan-Kukah. News correspondent gathered that the armed hoodlums kidnapped two priests and two others in the rectory of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Gidan Maikambo, in the Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State. Kukah’s…
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Pictorial: Catholic Priests, Sisters, Join Protest In Sri Lanka
Some Catholic priests and sisters in Sri Lanka, have joined the ongoing protest against the economic crisis in the country. The Catholic members, who are observing Lent, held placards as they participated in the protest in Colombo. A state of emergency has been imposed in the country in the wake of protests and mounting…