Vatican news The Church’s synodal journey has revived the faith and evangelical unity of Catholics in the Nigerian diocese of Maiduguri, according to a local priest. By Michael Maduekwe Fr. Hyellamada Mathias, Parish Priest of St. Anne’s Parish in Michika, Nigeria, shared his views on the need for the synodal trip to the Diocese of…
lagosarchdiocese Archbishop Martins confers pontifical honors on Amangbo, Akpani, Nwanze, Otedola and Britto By Neta Nwosu The Catholic Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Lagos, Most Reverend (Dr) Alfred Adewale Martins, on Saturday, September 14, 2024, conferred pontifical honors on five lay faithful of the archdiocese at the Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos. The winners were…
Vatican news Another priest was kidnapped in Kaduna state, northwest Nigeria. By Christopher Wells The Vicar General of the Diocese of Kafanchan, Nigeria, has denounced the kidnapping of another priest in the region. “While praying for the safe release of Father Ukeh,” said Father Emmanuel Kazah Faweh, “we condemn the incessant kidnappings for ransom of…
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…
lagosarchdiocese As part of the activities in commemoration of the 2024 World Communications Day in the Archdiocese of the Lagos, the Archbishop, Most Rev. (Dr.) Alfred Adewale Martins had an interactive session with the media. The media parley centred on the Pope’s message themed, “Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart: Towards a Fully Human…
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…
Vatican news Human trafficking has been a cruel reality in Nigeria since the 1980s, and is unfortunately still present. In response to a call by Nigeria's bishops and major superiors to join the fight against human trafficking, Sister Anthonia M. Essien, HHCJ, and her team launched awareness programs in rural villages in Akwa Ibom State….
lagosarchdiocese By Neta Nwosu and Constaincia Uruakpa Prof. Kemi Emina, Lecturer, Delta State University has enjoined the Nigerian nation to domesticate AI and conform it to her cultural mix, while also educating the people on the new wave and dangers inherent in the technology. Emina disclosed this while giving the keynote address, during the 2024…
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…
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…