Advertisement
CBCN
Listening, “a necessary prerequisite for faith development”: Catholic Bishops in Nigeria
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have emphasized the need to foster the virtue of listening in the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality describing the practice as “a necessary prerequisite for faith development”.
Traditional Leader in Nigeria Calls on Church “to expose” Vices against Persons, Groups
The traditional ruler of the Benin Kingdom in Nigeria is calling on the leadership of Catholic Church in the West African nation to speak out against all vices against individual persons and groups in the country.
Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops Urge Electorate to Examine Credibility, Integrity of Candidates
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) are urging the electorate in the West African nation to look out for the political candidates’ credibility and integrity track record when casting their votes during the general elections scheduled for 25 February 2023.
Catholic Bishops, Priests in Nigeria Commit to Creating Awareness ahead of 2023 Elections
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) and those of the Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA) have jointly expressed their commitment to creating as much political awareness as possible at the grassroots level to encourage full participation of the electorate in the country’s elections slated for 25 February 2023.
To Address Nigeria’s Challenges, “make adequate policies”: Catholic Bishops to Government
There is need for the government of Nigeria to put in place “adequate policies” to be able to address the challenges the West African nation is facing, including youth unemployment, poverty, debt burden, and insecurity, among others, Catholic Bishops have said.
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Conclude Plenary Assembly with Appeal for Political Sobriety
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have, in their communiqué at the end of their 2022 second Plenary Assembly, appealed to politicians involved in the 2023 general elections campaigns to foster sobriety.
Knights of St. John in Nigeria to Resume Operation after Catholic Bishops Lift Suspension
Members of the Knights of St. John’s International (KSJI) in Nigeria are to resume their activities in the West African nation after Catholic Bishops in the country lifted the suspension they had placed on the operation of the Catholic men’s fraternal organization.
Let’s Pray for Nigeria’s Political Leaders “to be submissive to the will of God”: Bishop
A Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has invited the people of God in the West African nation to pray for their political leaders involved in campaigns ahead of the 2023 elections to “always turn to God”, submitting to His will.
Murder of Nigerian Catholic Priest Indication of “failed country”: Cleric at Funeral Mass
The murder of Fr. John Mark Cheitnum, a member of the Clergy of Nigeria’s Kafanchan Diocese, reflects “a failed state and also a failed country”, a Catholic Priest has said.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Pray for Better Government after Murder of Catholic Priest
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the failure of the Nigerian authorities to bring religious extremists targeting innocent Christians to book, and prayed for a government that does not treat criminals in the country “with kid gloves”.
Muslim-Muslim Presidential Ticket “endorsement of negative voices”: Bishops in Nigeria
The challenges Nigeria is witnessing today cannot be resolved by having a Presidential ticket in which the President and his running mate are both Muslims, Catholic Bishops in the West African country have said.
“Nigeria is bleeding. Our land is soaked in blood”, Catholic Bishops Say
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria are bemoaning the high rate of insecurity in the West African nation, saying the country is “soaked in blood”.
Bishops in Nigeria Urge State to “hunt down” Criminals Behind Pentecost Sunday Massacre
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have condemned the Pentecost Sunday attack on St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese that left at least 50 people killed and are calling on the Federal government to hunt down the criminals behind the attack and “bring them to book”.
Catholic Nun in Nigeria Blames Country’s Woes on Illiteracy, Ignorance, Poverty
A Catholic Nun in Nigeria has said that the challenges the West African country is facing, including insecurity, can be addressed by eliminating illiteracy and ignorance especially among young people as well as poverty.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Announce Three-day Prayer for Peaceful Elections in 2023
Christian leaders in Nigeria have announced three days of national prayer dedicating the West African nation to peace ahead of the country’s 2023 general elections.
Challenges to Peace in West Africa “demand” Coming Together, Solidarity: Archbishop-elect
The challenges to peace in the countries of West Africa require that stakeholders come together “in solidarity as a human family to address them,” the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Archbishop-elect Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji has said.
Christian Leaders in Nigerian State Urge Vigilance, Say “security is everybody’s business”
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Taraba State have called on the people of God in the region to take a proactive approach on matters pertaining to their security because “security is everybody’s business”.
Christian Leaders in Nigerian State Push for Leaders “treating everyone with dignity”
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State are advocating for a leader who are keen to foster the dignity of everyone and “a true servant leader” ahead of the general elections scheduled to take place next year.
Nigeria “groans in pain”, Catholic Bishops Bemoan, Condemn Recent Train Attack
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have condemned the March 28 Abuja-Kaduna train attack and bemoaned “bloody attacks” in the country that result in citizens of the West African nation “mourning with anguished hearts”.
Ransom Negotiation for Release of Catholic Nuns Abducted in Nigeria Yet to Bear Fruit
Negotiations for ransom demanded for the safe release of three Catholic Nuns abducted from a Nigerian Benedictine Community have not yet been successful, Nigeria Catholic Network (NCN) has reported.
