Rector O’clock: Veteran priests appointed to lead formation of young men in two famous Nigerian major seminaries
In a new wave of appointments, two esteemed scholars have been named rectors of two prominent seminaries in Nigeria.
May 2026
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Faithful in shock following attack at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Johannesburg before midday Mass
Catholic faithful at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa, have been left in shock and trauma after a man desecrated the sanctuary just before midday Mass.
Pakistan Bishops raise concerns about Blasphemy Laws, Forced Conversions during Ad Limina Apostolorum visit to Rome
The Catholic Bishops of Pakistan gathered in Rome, Vatican City, for a high-powered Ad Limina Apostolorum visit during which they presented to Pope Leo XIV the concerning issues of blasphemy laws and forced conversions in their country.
Nigeria’s Debt Debate Reflects a Wider Struggle Between Economic Stability and Public Hardship
Despite a high debt profile, Dr. Ijuptil argues that “Millions of Nigerians are struggling with rising food prices, expensive transportation, weak wages, deepening poverty, and insecurity, the debate over whether Nigeria has officially defaulted is beginning to sound detached from everyday reality.”
Scottish Champions, Celtic FC, apologise following pitch invasion
Following a chaotic pitch invasion at Celtic Park, Celtic FC has issued a formal apology to Heart of Midlothian FC.
Archbishop Nkea calls for peace as Bamenda Archdiocese gathers in thanksgiving following the successful hosting of papal pilgrimage
The people of God, led by Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya of the Archdiocese of Bamenda, recently gathered at the Abangoh…
Tinubu says the Pain is necessary, but Two Years Later, Nigerians are Still Waiting for “the Promise”
In this op-ed, Advocatus Africa’s in-house data analyst, Dr. Ijuptil K. Joseph, measures President Tinubu’s so-called economic reforms against the current reality on the ground. He argues that, “Until Nigerians feel those changes personally, the reforms will remain politically fragile and socially contested.”
World Communications Day 2026: Church Urged to Guide AI Use to Protect Human Dignity
The Catholic Church, educational institutions, and society have been urged to be deliberate in guiding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to safeguard human dignity and identity amid rapid technological advancement.
Archdiocese of Lusaka announces the death of Archbishop Emeritus, Telesphore George Mpundua, “a distinguished shepherd of the Catholic Church in Zambia” at 78
The Catholic Archdiocese of Lusaka, Zambia, has announced the death of Archbishop Emeritus Telesphore George Mpundu (1947–2026).
Peter Obi Calls for Diaspora Voting, Electoral Reform, Issue-Based Politics in Philadelphia Interview
In a wide-ranging interview in Philadelphia, presidential hopeful of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Gregory Obi, has argued that Nigeria must move away from identity-driven politics and focus instead on governance, economic development, and the welfare of ordinary citizens.
