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𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐨 𝐄𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭, 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐢 𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 Pope Leo has officially erected the Catholic Diocese of Kapsabet, making it the 28th diocese in the country. The new ecclesiastical jurisdiction has been carved out of the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret and will encompass the entire Nandi County. The Holy Father has appointed Rt. Rev. John Kiplimo Lelei, the current Auxiliary Bishop of Eldoret, as the founding bishop of the Diocese of Kapsabet. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐋𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐢 The 66 year-old Bishop John Kiplimo Lelei was born on August 15, 1958 in Soy, in the…

Super Eagles Drop to 44th in Latest FIFA Rankings By Augustine Orapine The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped one spot in the latest FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday, slipping from 43rd to 44th in the world. Despite the slight fall, Nigeria remains one of Africa’s footballing powerhouses, retaining its status as the fifth-best team on the continent. The Super Eagles now trail behind Morocco (12th), Senegal (18th), Egypt (34th), and Algeria (36th), but continue to stay ahead of traditional rivals South Africa (56th) and Ghana (76th). The drop comes after a period of mixed…

Pope Leo XIV at Mass for Creation: ‘Only a Contemplative Gaze Can Heal Ecological Crisis’ By Augustine Orapine  CASTEL GANDOLFO — Pope Leo XIV has urged Christians to embrace a “contemplative gaze” toward creation as a necessary step in addressing the ongoing ecological crisis, warning that environmental degradation is often rooted in human excess and sin. The Pope made the call on Tuesday as he celebrated the first-ever Mass for the Care of Creation, a newly approved formulary in the Roman Missal, at the Laudato Si’ Village in Castel Gandolfo. The Mass, attended by staff of the educational…

FG to Implement Cost-Reflective Tariff in Power Sector — Adelabu The Federal Government is set to implement a cost-reflective tariff regime in the electricity sector as part of ongoing efforts to resolve the lingering liquidity crisis in the industry. Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this on Tuesday during the Mission 300 Stakeholders Engagement meeting held in Abuja. Speaking on the state of the power sector, Adelabu revealed that the government is considering various options to settle the N4 trillion debt owed to power generation companies (GenCos), which has accrued due to the persistent underfunding of…

Celebrating 15 Years of Faith and Resilience: Fr. Ediae Launches Landmark Book on Lay Participation -By Ruben Mario Brodrick BENIN CITY, NIGERIA – Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Joseph Egharevba Ediae, a prominent figure in the Catholic Church, recently celebrated his 15th priestly ordination anniversary with a Mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Ugbowo. The celebration was marked by the launch of his latest book, “The Participation of the Lay Faithful in the Tria Munera Christi,” a work aimed at empowering lay members to embrace their crucial role within the Church. The event that showcased the Celebrant special thanksgiving to God,…

Pope Leo XIV Rekindles the Papal Summer Tradition at Castel Gandolfo By Fr. Dr. Okhueleigbe Osemhantie Amos In a symbolic return to papal rhythm and tradition, Pope Leo XIV has revived the long-dormant custom of the Pope’s summer retreat to Castel Gandolfo a venerable practice that reaches back to the 17th century. Arriving to jubilant crowds and renewed Roman pageantry, Pope Leo’s six-week stay marks the first active papal residence at the historic Alban Hills since Pope Benedict XVI departed in 2013. But the gesture is more than seasonal it is deeply historical. For centuries, popes…

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH WARNS HER FAITHFUL AGAINST BELIEVING IN DREAMS AND ALLIED FOOLERIES By: Fr. Okhueleigbe Osemhantie A. PhD In every generation, religious enthusiasm often expresses itself in fascination with dreams, visions, apparitions, and other extraordinary phenomena. Dreams, in particular, have continued to intrigue both believers and skeptics. Within the Catholic tradition, however, there is a measured and theologically grounded caution regarding the interpretation and reliance on dreams as sources of divine instruction. This caution is neither a denial of biblical precedence nor a rejection of divine sovereignty but a pastoral and doctrinal effort to safeguard the faithful…

Tinubu to Military: Crush All Threats to Nigeria’s Unity Without Hesitation By Augustine Orapine The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given the Nigerian Armed Forces a firm directive to confront and eliminate all threats to the country’s unity and sovereignty, declaring full government support in the fight against terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and separatist agitation. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the grand finale of the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) held at Murtala Square, Kaduna, President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to national security and military welfare. …

Esther Kolawole Clinches Gold at Spanish Wrestling Grand Prix Nigerian wrestling star Esther Kolawole delivered a resounding statement ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics with a dominant performance at the 2024 Spanish Wrestling Grand Prix, clinching gold in spectacular fashion. Kolawole was in unstoppable form in the 62kg category, overpowering her opponents with precision and power throughout the tournament. In Saturday’s final, she dismantled American Haylie Jaffe 10-0 by superiority, sealing the gold medal without conceding a single point. “It feels amazing to see the hard work paying off,” Kolawole said after her victory. “This is just…

Pope to young people: We are all pilgrims and we are always pilgrims Pope Leo XIV on Saturday welcomed young pilgrims and their teachers from Northern Europe to the Vatican, encouraging them to see their journey not just as a destination but as a deeper call to faith and discipleship. The pilgrims, who had travelled from Denmark, Ireland, England, Wales, and Scotland, were received as part of their visit to Rome for the Jubilee Year. Among them were young people from the Diocese of Copenhagen and a number of educators from across the British Isles. Thanking them…