Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins at 65: Portrait of a foremost cleric

Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins at 65: Portrait of a foremost cleric

lagosarchdiocese By Neta Nwosu He has three “greatest moments” in his life: The day he was born. The day he was baptized. The day he was ordained a priest, a development which has since reached a notable height in the bishopric. With this insight, should anyone be surprised at the dynamism, leadership and dedication that…

World Communications Day: Pope Francis speaks on AI

World Communications Day: Pope Francis speaks on AI

lagosarchdiocese His Holiness Pope Francis has called the term “Intelligence” in “Artificial Intelligence” misleading, stating categorically that the wisdom of the heart cannot be sought from machines. With the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), there is growing concern that machines will eventually surpass human intelligence. But the Holy Pontiff, in his message on the…

Let us walk together in unity, Archbishop Martins enjoins Priests, Faithful

Let us walk together in unity, Archbishop Martins enjoins Priests, Faithful

lagosarchdiocese By Neta Nwosu Tasks of the faithful to promote unity among priests Most Reverend (Dr) Alfred Adewale Martins, Archbishop of Lagos Metropolitan See, has charged the people of God in the Archdiocese of Lagos to manifest unity by fostering good relations with God and with each other. In his pastoral letter to…

CBCN Throw-back: Our Catholic space has been invaded by Pentecostalism – Fr. (Prof.) Akinwale

CBCN Throw-back: Our Catholic space has been invaded by Pentecostalism – Fr. (Prof.) Akinwale

lagosarchdiocese By Neta Nwosu A Catholic priest-scholar, Rev. Fr. (Prof.) Anthony Akinwale has called on the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) to take a more critical look at the surprising growth of Pentecostalism in the Catholic Church in Nigeria, saying it is a cause for concern greater than same-sex blessing. marriage which caused much…

Insecurity, Hardship: Catholic Bishops proffer lasting solutions

Insecurity, Hardship: Catholic Bishops proffer lasting solutions

lagosarchdiocese By Neta Nwosu The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has called on the Federal Government to take proactive measures to reduce the persistent security challenges, hunger and economic hardship currently ravaging the country. The CBCN urged the government to promote social cohesion and good governance, create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive,…

Act urgently, Nigeria is fast becoming a hostile, killing field – Lagos, Ibadan Catholic Bishops tell governments

Act urgently, Nigeria is fast becoming a hostile, killing field – Lagos, Ibadan Catholic Bishops tell governments

Lagos archdiocese By Neta Nwosu Catholic bishops, under the auspices of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) of the Lagos and Ibadan ecclesiastical provinces, have enjoined President Bola Tinubu to act urgently and put an end to the growing wave of insecurity, rampant violence and acute difficulties in the country. These calls were made…