Italy’s Catholic Church at crossroads over sexual abuse investigation
Francesco Zanardi has spent the past 12 years documenting sexual abuse of minors by Catholic priests in Italy, filling a vacuum he says is caused...
Why do people abandon religion?
Last week’s Torah portion, Emor, portrays the scathing blasphemy of an unnamed Jew whose pedigree was questioned. For the first time in history a Jew...
10 Things God Does with Our Sin (Session 11 – Psalm 32:1-11)
1. He forgives our transgression (Ps. 32:1,5). David sought and received God’s forgiveness. The Hebrew word for forgiven literally means “lifted off.” The image was...
The Catholic bishops have voted to accept new communion guidelines.
Catholic bishops decided on Friday to create new communion standards, which might pave the way for the sacrament to be denied to political leaders who...
Bishop Kukah has received a new designation from Pope Francis
Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Sokoto Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah has received a new nomination from Pope Francis, after being...
Pope, in new decree, allows more roles for women in Church
Pope Francis, in another step towards greater equality for women in the Roman Catholic Church, on Monday changed its law to allow them to serve...
Pope recognizes the resignation of the archbishop of Belarus, who has upset Lukashenko
Pope Francis on Sunday accepted the resignation of the head of the Catholic Church in Belarus, Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz, who spent time in exile last...
Rev. Father Mbaka of Adoration Ministry reveals 2021 prophecies, warns Buhari
Father Mbaka releases 2021 prophecies, warns Buhari The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria (AMEN), Rev. Father. Ejike Mbaka, has released his prophecies...
Catholics pray for speedy release of abducted prelate
The Catholic Archdiocese of Imo State has solicited prayers from God’s people across Nigeria for the safe release of Auxiliary Bishop, Moses Chikwe. The Archdiocese...
Good man: I have no problem with Buhari, but leadership style -Bishop Kukuah replies critics
Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Most Rev.Matthew Hassan Kukah said he has no personal problem with President Muhammadu Buhari. The problem he has is...
New Year’s Eve Services: CAN orders churches to obey govt directives
Amid disagreement between the governments and churches over New Year crossover services, the Christian leadership in Nigeria has directed worship centres to respect authorities’ directives....
Deeper Life fronts on ‘assault’ of 11-year-old schoolboy(VIDEO)
Deeper Life High School, on Tuesday, says there is no attempt to cover up the case of an 11-year-old schoolboy, who was allegedly molested at...
BBC: Jesus was ‘Palestinian’ despite term’s use century after crucifixion
References to Jesus as "Palestinian" were also made on the December 13th edition of BBC Radio Scotland’s ‘Sunday Morning,’ without any explicit mention of Jesus'...
Allow us observe cross-over nights – Ogun Christians beg Gov Abiodun
The Ogun State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun to allow churches observe the usual December 31...
Worshipers without face mask barred from Pastor Adeboye’s crusade
The Redeemed Christian Church of God on Saturday disallowed worshippers without facemasks from entering crusade ground in Badagry, Lagos State, where its General Overseer, Pastor...
Pope denies audience with Pompeo; Vatican warns against playing politics over China
The Vatican said on Wednesday it had denied a request from Mike Pompeo for an audience with Pope Francis, and accused the Secretary of State...
Taiwan says it has Vatican assurances on China accord
The Vatican has asked Taiwan not to worry about the extension of a deal between the Vatican and China on the appointment of bishops as...
Pope gives green light for extension of accord with Beijing
Pope Francis has signed off on a two-year extension of a deal with China on the appointment of bishops that critics have condemned as a...
Benedict XVI, technically would have become the oldest pope in history if he didn’t abdicate
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is now officially the oldest pope in history Sven Hoppe POOL/AFP/File At the age of 93 and nearly five months, Benedict...
Lack of discipline in Nigerian churches has led to sexual immorality and financial impropriety-CAN president
As the Christian fold in Nigeria continues to argue over the relevance of the new CAMA law signed by President Buhari, the President of the Christian...
OK, Swedish God must be a woman or why is this happening?
Sandra Signarsdotter leads the Sunday service at Gustaf Vasa Church in Stockholm Jonathan NACKSTRAND AFP Her white clergy robes flowing behind her, Sandra Signarsdotter walks...
Nigeria Unity, a Ticking Time Bomb: Fani-Kayode reacts as dis-invitation of El-Rufai by NBA degenerates into Christian, Muslim battle
Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to the controversies generated over the disinvitation of the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai by the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA....
Cardinal delivers message of ‘hope’ as pilgrims stay away from Lourdes celebration
Only 5,000 worshippers were allowed into the basilica at Lourdes for the Assumption mass GEORGES GOBET AFP The Roman Catholic church's annual Assumption celebrations took...
Former pope Benedict XVI ‘extremely frail’, says German newspaper report
Former pope Benedict XVI, right, pictured with his brother Georg Ratzinger at the Vatican in 2012 - OSSERVATORE ROMANO/AFP/File Former pope Benedict XVI became seriously...
Hajj pilgrims to perform final Kaaba ritual in Makkah’s Grand Mosque
A handout picture provided by Saudi Ministry of Media on July 31, 2020 shows pilgrims circumambulating around the Kaaba, the holiest shrine in the Grand...
Makkah museums tell story of holy city’s past and present
Each of the 10 museums has its own distinct exhibitions with specialties including Islamic currencies, Makkah crafts, regional folk heritage and displays documenting the Kingdom...
CAN urges members to adhere to safety guidelines as worship centres reopen in Ogun
The Ogun State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has appealed to the heads of denominations, churches, leaders, and ministers in the state...
Virus measures, slashed numbers make for safest ever hajj
Saudi authorities are organising the first ever socially distanced hajj pilgrimage - Saudi Ministry of Media/AFP This year's downsized hajj may prove to be the...