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Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke of Nigeria's Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia

Use Easter Season to Farm “even if in bags”, Cardinal in Nigeria Says Following Resumption of Rains in His Diocese

Apr 3, 2024

The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia in Nigeria, Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke, is urging the people of God in his Episcopal See to take advantage of the start of the rainy season to practice farming during the Easter period.

Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke of the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia in Nigeria. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia i

Solemnity of St. Joseph: Cardinal in Nigeria Advocates for Proactivity, “value, dignity, and joy of work”

Mar 19, 2024

On the occasion of the Solemnity of St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia in Nigeria, Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke, has challenged citizens of the West Africa nation to be proactive, working towards resolving the challenges in the country. 

A screen grab of Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke during his address to the Participants of African Digital Faith Influencers Formation. Credit: PACTPAN

Cardinal in Nigeria Urges Participants in Digital Influencers Formation to be Changemakers

Jan 30, 2024

Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke has called on members of the African Synodal Digital Youth Influencers  (ASDYFI), who are embarking on a six-month formation program to transform the digital spaces where they engage with their peers, and to be agents of change in Africa.

Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese with participants at a one-day leadership retreat for National Chaplains and National Presidents of Lay Apostolate groups in Nigeria. Credit: Ekwulobia Diocese

Cardinal Urges Nigerian Laity to “actively” Engage in Country’s Politics

Jul 17, 2023

Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese has urged the Laity in the West African nation to “actively” engage in the country’s politics.

Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese. Credit: Nigeria Catholic Network

Showcase Jesus’ “servant-style leadership qualities”: Cardinal to Nigeria’s Catholic Laity

Jul 15, 2023

The Laity in Nigeria have been called upon to manifest servant leadership traits after the example of Jesus Christ.

Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese. Credit: Nigeria Catholic Network

Cardinal in Nigeria Cautions against “evil bills”, Urges Christian Legislators to Be Vocal

Jul 15, 2023

Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke, the Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese, has cautioned against Bills that seek to negate gains the West African nation has made in the practice of religion, describing them as “evil bills”.

Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke of Ekwulobia Diocese in Nigeria. Credit: Ekwulobia Diocese

Nigeria’s Currency Redesign “badly implemented”, General Elections “dirty joke”: Cardinal

Apr 11, 2023

Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke has faulted the realization of the process of redesigning Nigeria’s currency, the Naira, saying it “was badly implemented”.

Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke of Nigeria's Ekwulobia Diocese. Credit: ACI Africa

“Follow rule of law”: Cardinal to Opposition Parties in Nigeria’s Disputed Election

Mar 5, 2023

Nigeria’s opposition political parties need to “follow the rule of law” in their attempt to challenge the results of the February 25 disputed presidential poll, a Cardinal in Africa’s most populous nation has told ACI Africa.

Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Nigeria “tottering at the brinks, this election is decisive”: Cardinal in Lenten Message

Feb 24, 2023

A Nigerian Cardinal has, in his message for Lent 2023, reflected on the General elections in Nigeria scheduled for February 25, saying the West African country is “tottering at the brinks” and the polls are “decisive.”

Late Richard Cardinal Baawobr of Wa Diocese in Ghana). Credit: Wa Diocese

Funeral of Late Ghanaian Cardinal Planned for Next Month after Arrival of Body from Rome

Dec 7, 2022

The funeral of the late Richard Kuuia Cardinal Baawobr who served as the Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Wa in Ghana until his death on November 27 has been planned for next month after his body will have been flown from Rome.

Late Richard Cardinal Baawobr of Wa Diocese in Ghana). Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Bishops in Africa Eulogize Cardinal Who Served “with dedication, generosity”

Nov 30, 2022

Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) have paid glowing tribute to Richard Kuuia Cardinal Baawobr who passed on in Rome on November 27.

Pope Francis greets late Richard Kuuia Cardinal Baawobr in Rome. Credit: Vatican Media

“Faithful witness, wise, gentle pastor”: Holy Father Pays Tribute to Late African Cardinal

Nov 29, 2022

Pope Francis has eulogized the late Richard Kuuia Cardinal Baawobr who died on Sunday, November 27 as a “faithful witness to the gospel”.

Late Richard Cardinal Baawobr of Wa Diocese in Ghana). Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Bishop Mourns African Cardinal Who Desired to Revive Symposium of Bishops

Nov 28, 2022

The desire of Richard Kuuia Cardinal Baawobr, who served as President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) before his death on Sunday, November 27, was to fire up the work of the common forum of Catholic Bishops on the continent, the Bishop of Oyo Diocese in Nigeria has said.

Late Richard Cardinal Baawobr of Wa Diocese in Ghana). Credit: SECAM

Recently Elevated African Cardinal Dies Days after Leaving Hospital in Rome

Nov 27, 2022

Richard Kuuia Cardinal Baawobr, one of the Catholic Church leaders elevated to Cardinal during the August 27 Consistory, has died.

Richard Kuuia Cardinal Baawobr of Ghana's Wa Diocese. Credit: SECAM

Ghanaian Cardinal Discharged from Hospital in Rome, Thankful for Spiritual Solidarity

Nov 23, 2022

The recently elevated Cardinal from Ghana who has been in hospital in Roma after undergoing a heart surgery in September has been discharged.

Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke speaking on the occasion of the thanksgiving Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral of Ekwulobia Diocese. Credit: Nigeria Catholic Network.

Cardinal in Nigeria Expresses Solidarity with Youth ahead of Dialogue with Pope Francis

Oct 31, 2022

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia in Nigeria has sent a message of solidarity with Catholic youths in Africa who are participating in the planned dialogue with Pope Francis, expressing hope that the young people will have a fruitful conversation with the Holy Father.

Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke (right) of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia (CADEK) and Richard Kuuia Cardinal Baawobr (left) of Ghana’s Wa Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Newly Created African Cardinals Appointed to Vatican’s Laity, Christian Unity Dicasteries

Oct 10, 2022

Pope Francis has appointed the recently created African Cardinals to two Vatican Dicasteries, one as member to the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life and the other to the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity.

Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke speaking on the occasion of the thanksgiving Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral of Ekwulobia Diocese. Credit: Nigeria Catholic Network.

Recent Creation of Nigerian Bishop as Cardinal Hailed as “an elevation of local Church”

Sep 11, 2022

The elevation of Bishop Peter Ebere Okpaleke of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese to the rank of Cardinal is a promotion of the local Church, the people of God in Nigeria, a Catholic Archbishop in the West African nation has said.

Richard Kuuia Cardinal Baawobr of Ghana's Wa Diocese. Credit: SECAM

African Cardinal Hospitalized in Rome Thankful for Prayers for “complete, full recovery”

Sep 2, 2022

The new Ghanaian Cardinal who is expected to undergo heart surgery in Rome has expressed gratitude to the people of God praying for his “complete and full recovery”.

Richard Kuuia Cardinal Baawobr, speaking at the opening ceremony of the 19th Plenary Assembly of SECAM in Accra, Ghana. Credit: ACI Africa

African Cardinal Absent at Consistory “doing well, in high spirits”: Catholic Priest

Aug 30, 2022

Richard Kuuia Cardinal Baawobr, the new Ghanaian Cardinal who missed the August 27 Consistory due to a heart complication is “doing well and in high spirits”, the Director of Communications of the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference (GCBC) has told ACI Africa.