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INVITATION TO THE JUBILEE OF YOUTH Dear Beloved Youth Apostolate Leaders, Greetings of peace and joy in Christ! On behalf of His Grace, Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, the Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Benin City, we warmly invite all members and leaders of the Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria (CYON), Young Catholic Students of Nigeria (YCSN), Catholic Girls Organisation (CGO), Nigerian Federation of Catholic Students (NFCS), and Nigerian Federation of Catholic Choirs (NFCC) to the Jubilee of Youths with the theme: “Youth as Pilgrims of Hope.” This special celebration, as part of the Jubilee Year 2025, is an…

Dear Esteemed Leaders of the Laity and Apostolic Groups, Warm greetings in the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ. We bring to your attention a most joyful and spiritually enriching event—the National Celebration of the Jubilee of Hope, organized by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). 📅 Date: Friday, 19th – Sunday, 21st September, 2025 📍 Venue: International Sanctuary of Jesus the Saviour and Mother Mary, Elele, Rivers State (Port Harcourt Diocese) This Jubilee celebration is a sacred opportunity to journey together as Pilgrims of Hope, rejoicing in God’s mercy and deepening our encounter with Christ through: The Holy…

📢 Leadership Seminar/Workshop for Seminary Rectors & Formation Directors The Pastoral Agents Department of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria cordially invites all Rectors of Seminaries and Directors of Formation in Religious Institutes to a transformative four-day Leadership Seminar/Workshop. 🧭 Theme: “Leadership and Administrative Strategies for Effective Formation” 📅 Date: July 14th – 17th, 2025 📍 Venue: Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Abuja This timely gathering is designed to equip leaders in formation with practical tools, spiritual insight, and strategic frameworks to strengthen the mission of forming future priests and religious. Through keynote addresses, group discussions, and interactive sessions, participants will explore…

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…