Bishops of Scotland Appoint New Vice Rector for Pontifical Scots College, Rome
The Catholic Bishop’s Conference of Scotland has appointed a new vice rector for the Pontifical Scots College in Rome.
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To Have and To Hold: Faith, Moral Authority, and the Care of Our Common Home
Bishop Matthew Hassan KUKAH’s Public Lecture, “To Have and To Hold: Faith, Moral Authority, and the Care of Our Common Home,” delivered at the 24th S.L. Edu Foundation Lecture Series on January 30th, 2026, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Hall, 16, Yar’adua St. Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
Nigeria: Catholic Priest, Seminarian escape fire incident at Old Convent residence
A fire incident occurred this morning, February 1, 2026, at the Old Convent of St. Francis Parish in Mangu, where Frs. Peter Yilkora, Kamji Bunyock, and a seminarian were residing.
Nigeria: Military kills top Sambisa Commander, 10 other terrorists in midnight operation
In its ongoing campaign against terrorist factions in the North-East, particularly the lethal Boko Haram insurgents, the Nigerian army has achieved significant victories through a recent night operation that resulted in the elimination of a high-ranking commander and several frontline members of the group.
Outspoken Nigerian Prelate, Bishop Matthew Kukah, bags The Courage in Leadership Sun Awards 2025
The Kukah Centre has proudly announced that its founder and convener, the Most Rev. Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, has been awarded the prestigious Courage in Leadership Award at The Sun Awards 2025.
Nigerian Catholic Hospital distances itself from disturbing online footage
St. Philomena Catholic Hospital, Benin City, South-South Nigeria, has denied ownership of disturbing footage, circulating on social media, falsely maligning the integrity of the medical facility.
Nigerian Diocese kick-starts special prayers over desecration, stealing of sacred species
The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan, Kaduna state, Northwestern Nigeria, has commenced special prayers following the desecration and stealing of sacred species at Saint Luke’s Catholic Church, Safio, Kaura Local Government Area of the state.
Faith and Culture in Scotland: Voices from the Outer Hebrides
A visit to the remote islands of Scotland, UK, off the northwest coast of the country, reveals the finest expression of faith and culture and the romance between Gaelic and the English language.
US-Nigeria joint group pledges to address violent extremist attacks, terrorism in Nigeria
The US-Nigeria Joint Group recently held its inaugural meeting in Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital, with the view to addressing violent extremist attacks and terrorism in Nigeria.
A Catechist with a Chalice, a Pen and a Racket
If holiness were measured by noise, Fr. Michael MCGRATH might have been overlooked. He did not arrive with thunder, slogans, or spiritual fireworks. He arrived instead with books under his arm, time in his pocket, a tennis racket in the boot of the car, and a Mass that was celebrated as though heaven itself had politely asked him not to rush.
