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OKPEBHOLO HIGHLIGHTS FATHERHOOD, DIVINE MANDATE AT THANKSGIVING SERVICE Edo State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, was a prominent figure at St. Paul Catholic Church in Benin City, on Sunday, where he attended a special thanksgiving mass marking the second year in office of the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku to commemorate Father’s Day celebration. Governor Okpebholo’s address to the congregation formed a central part of the event, where he took the opportunity to deliver a message that intertwined the significance of Father’s Day with his personal journey and divine calling. The…

She was drowning. And nobody noticed… Nobody, except her. It was June 2022, at the World Championships in Budapest. Anita Álvarez, an American artistic swimmer with Mexican roots, was performing a flawless routine. But when her performance ended… she didn’t come up for air. She had lost consciousness. Her body floated for a few seconds, then began to sink. Slowly. All the way to the bottom of the pool. The audience didn’t notice. Neither did the judges. Everyone was clapping. But her coach, Andrea Fuentes, noticed. She knew Anita—knew exactly how long it took her to surface. She felt in…

Sacred Art, African Soul: SIGNIS Africa Unveils Inculturated Iconography in Enugu -By Ruben Mario Brodrick Enugu, Nigeria – In a vibrant convergence of faith, art, and communication, SIGNIS Africa, in collaboration with the SIGNIS Foundation and Regina Cultural Art Initiative, is currently hosting its 2nd Conference and Art Exhibition at the Holy Ghost Cathedral in Enugu. From June 11th to 14th, 2025, this historic gathering, themed “Sacred Symbols, Cultural Identities: Rethinking Iconography and Imagery in Global Religions,” is challenging conventional interpretations and fostering a new understanding of religious imagery within an African context. The conference officially commenced with an opening…

Bridging Faith and Culture: SIGNIS Africa Unveils Reimagined Marian Art in Enugu Exhibition -By Ruben Mario Brodrick ENUGU, NIGERIA – A groundbreaking art exhibition, “Sacred Symbols, Cultural Identities: Rethinking Iconography and Imagery in Global Religions,” recently concluded at the Holy Ghost Cathedral Hall in Enugu, Nigeria. The four-day event, a collaborative effort by SIGNIS Africa, the SIGNIS Foundation, and the Regina Cultural Art Initiative, showcased a powerful exploration of how religious imagery can resonate more deeply within diverse cultural contexts. At the heart of the exhibition was a compelling presentation by the exceptionally gifted artist and religious sister, Rev. Sr.…

Seals removed from the papal apartment of the Apostolic Palace Pope Leo XIV had the papal apartment in the Apostolic Palace reopened on Sunday, which had been sealed according to protocol after the death of Pope Francis. At the conclusion of the Regina Caeli prayer from the Loggia of the Blessings on 11 May, Pope Leo XIV had the papal apartment of the Apostolic Palace reopened with the removal of the seals that had been placed there during the afternoon of 21 April following the death of Pope Francis. The reopening took place in the presence of the Camerlengo, Cardinal…

Habemus Papam American Cardinal Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV In a landmark moment for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, an American prelate with deep ties to Latin America, was today elected as the new Pope, taking the name Leo XIV. White smoke, the centuries-old signal of a papal election, poured from the Sistine Chapel, sending waves of excitement through the throngs of faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square. The traditional proclamation, “Habemus Papam!” (“We have a Pope!”), delivered by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti, revealed the identity of the 267th successor to Saint Peter: Pope Leo XIV (born Robert…

Pope Francis Death: World leaders affirm homage to Papacy As the world pauses to mark the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, an extraordinary phenomenon unfolds – a global bow of respect from leaders across nations, faiths, and ideologies. This is not merely a diplomatic gesture, but a profound recognition of the divine authority bestowed upon St. Peter and his successors by Jesus Christ Himself, now visibly demonstrated in the widespread mourning for the late Pontiff. From presidents and prime ministers to monarchs and international dignitaries, the anticipated presence of such a diverse assembly at Pope Francis’s funeral underscores…

St. Philomena College of nursing sciences celebrates her first joint matriculation ceremony On the 23rd of May, the students, priests as well as heads of the various departments of the St Philomena College of Nursing Sciences (SPONS) gathered to celebrate her very first joint matriculation ceremony for sets March 2023-March 2025. The ceremony began with the introduction of guests and the opening prayer was led by Very Rev Fr Jerome Idebe, the administrator of St Philomena hospital college of nursing sciences. The event was graced with important personalities from the medical field and the matriculation lecture was…

Pope Francis and His Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary Pope Francis’ pontificate is marked by a profound and consistent devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, a devotion that is neither sentimental nor abstract but deeply theological, pastoral, and rooted in ecclesial tradition. From his early life in Argentina to his papal magisterium, Francis consistently presented Mary as a model of discipleship, maternal intercessor, and a central figure in the life of the Church. This article explores the development of Pope Francis’ Marian devotion, its theological foundations, and its expressions in both his personal spirituality and public ministry. …

PENTECOST CELEBRATION: Archbishop Akubeze Urges Youths to Trust in the Transforming Power of the Holy Spirit By Augustine Orapine The Archbishop of Benin City, Most Rev. Dr. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, has called on Christians to open their hearts to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit, urging the faithful to invite the Spirit into every area of their lives. He made this appeal during his homily at the solemn Mass of Pentecost, held at the Holy Cross Cathedral, Mission Road, Benin City. “The Holy Spirit is the agent of transformation who turns weakness into strength, fear into courage, confusion into…