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Friday, April 25, 2025

Faith

April 22, 2025

Pope Francis’ Successor: Africans, Asian, Europeans on list of potential candidates

Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, a Ghanaian, former head of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace. The 76-year-old cleric would be the first African to be a Catholic pope in centuries.

April 22, 2025

Cardinals to discuss pope’s funeral arrangements

The cardinals are to decide on the exact time of the burial of the late head of the Catholic Church, which usually takes place four to six days after death.

CATHOLIC CARDINALS
April 21, 2025

Ansar-Ud-Deen elects new president

Mr Kazeem pledged to promote unity, empower youth, and build strategic partnerships to strengthen the society.

Ansar-ud-deen Society of Nigeria
April 21, 2025

CAN pays tribute to Pope Francis, commends his legacy of compassion, justice

Mr Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Catholic Church and the first from Latin America, passed away on Easter Monday. 

Image of Pope used to illustrate the story.
April 21, 2025

Plateau Killings: Christians hold peaceful protest, urge Tinubu’s govt to take action

Mr Mohzo, also the president of the Church of Christ in Nations, said the protest was meant to call on the government to take action.

Peaceful protest
April 21, 2025

Vatican suspends Carlo Acutis’ canonisation after pope’s death

Pope Francis had officially recognised a second miracle attributed to Acutis and approved his canonisation.

Carlo Acutis
April 21, 2025

Tinubu mourns Pope Francis, says world lost ‘most trenchant voice for justice’

Mr Tinubu said the late pope was a steadfast advocate for the developing world, where he consistently spoke against economic injustice.

Tinubu, pope
April 21, 2025

Muslims mourn death of Catholic Pope Francis, hail legacy

The Muslim community described the pontiff as an iconic leader whose legacy of universal peace will be long remembered.

Pope; Muslims praying
April 21, 2025

Pope Francis dies at 88

The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has died amid pneumonia recovery.

Image of Pope used to illustrate the story.
April 20, 2025

2,150 Kwara pilgrims set for 2025 Hajj exercise: Official

He said that less than 30 people were yet to complete their payment for the exercise.

Hajj pilgrims