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Bishop Kundi describes the massacre of 27 in Southern Kaduna community as “criminality,” demands “rule of law”

Justine Dyikuk1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

The Catholic Bishop of Kafanchan Diocese in central Nigeria, Most Rev. Julius Kundi, has strongly condemned the brutal killing of 27 people and the injuring of 3 others in Naridon Village, Kamuru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

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Pope Leo XIV appoints an El Salvadoran who entered the country illegally as Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston Diocese, West Virginia

Justine Dyikuk4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

The Holy Father has appointed a man from El Salvador who entered the country illegally as Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, US.

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Bishop Mfumbusa Appointed by Pope Leo XIV to Dicastery remembered as a “shining example of pastoral dedication”

Justine Dyikuk5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Renowned Tanzanian Prelate and Communication expert, Most Rev. Bernardin Francis Mfumbusa, who was appointed to the Dicastery for Communication on 9 April 2026 by Pope Leo before his sudden death is remembered as a shining star across the African continent.  

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Nigerian Bishop, 60, dies just 4 years, 7 months into Episcopacy

Justine Dyikuk5 months ago5 months ago07 mins

The Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, in South-East Nigeria, has announced the tragic death of their Bishop, Most Rev. Dr. Peter Nowrie Chukwu.

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Catholic Diocese of Zaria Marks 25th Anniversary as Bishop Lauds Predecessor, People of God

Justine Dyikuk6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

The Catholic Bishop of Zaria Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Habila Daboh, has praised the efforts of the presbytery, religious community,…

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Almsgiving in Action: This Lent, Catholic Church in Scotland Pledges Water to Ethiopia

Justine Dyikuk7 months ago7 months ago07 mins

This year, the Catholic Church in Scotland is firmly dedicating its Lenten campaign to the urgent need for clean water in the Horn of Africa, specifically Ethiopia.

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CAN Chairman Ask Niger Governor to Reject Proposed Hisba Bill

Naanlep Dabee7 months ago7 months ago06 mins

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State Chapter has called on the Executive Governor of Niger State, North-Central Nigeria, His Excellency Governor Mohammed Bago to decline assent to the proposed Hisbah Directorates Bill considering the so many lessons learned from other states that tried to toe the same part in the past.

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US “boots on the ground” requires “pastoral caution balanced with an urgent plea for effective help,” Nigerian Catholic Bishop

Justine Dyikuk7 months ago7 months ago023 mins

In an exclusive interview with Advocatus Africa, the Catholic Bishop of Lafia Diocese, north-central Nigeria, decried the general situation of insecurity in the country, insisting that both the government and religious leaders have an obligation to peace and security.

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Outspoken Nigerian Prelate, Bishop Matthew Kukah, bags The Courage in Leadership Sun Awards 2025

Justine Dyikuk7 months ago7 months ago02 mins

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.

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Bishop Kukah decries “theatre of lies,” says, “politicians disobeying what they hear in Churches and Mosques”

Justine Dyikuk8 months ago8 months ago613 mins

Nigeria’s outspoken cleric and the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has criticised the government for its failure to ensure the safety of lives and property.

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