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The Illusion Of Prosperity: Faith Vs. Human Flourishing

The Illusion Of Prosperity: Faith Vs. Human Flourishing

September 18, 2023 2:30 am

At the crossroads of tradition and faith, Africa finds itself enmeshed in a complex web of spirituality, economics, and cultural identity. As towering minarets and sprawling megachurches punctuate the skies across the continent, the narrative of spiritual abundance often overshadows an unsettling truth: the exponential rise in organised religion has both a cost and a consequence. Megachurches and grand mosques are not just edifices of faith; they are economic juggernauts that amass considerable wealth and social influence. Yet, their ascendance comes at a time when over 40% of Sub-Saharan Africans live below the poverty line, according to World Bank statistics. …

Political Campaigns On The Pulpit Banned By Catholic Church

Political Campaigns On The Pulpit Banned By Catholic Church

September 17, 2022 3:31 am

The Catholic Church has called on its priests to henceforth restrain from using the pulpit for political campaigns even as the church would encourage every adult Nigerian to participate actively in the forthcoming election and not leave it to career politicians alone.

In a nine-point resolution made at the end of the meeting between the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) and the Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests Association of Nigeria (NCDPA) held at the Sacred Heart Pastoral Centre, Orlu, with the theme: ‘Political Consciousness for Effective Choice of Political Leaders in Nigeria’,  the Church vows to use its resources and …

Nigeria Going Through Darkest History — Catholic Bishops

Nigeria Going Through Darkest History — Catholic Bishops

September 12, 2022 5:37 am

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), has asserted that Nigeria is currently passing through the darkest chapter of its history.

The President of the body, Most Rev Lucius Ugorji made this assertion over the weekend, at the opening session of the 2022 Second Plenary of the CBCN at the Sacred Heart Pastoral Centre, Orlu, Imo State.

He lamented that Nigerians had been subjected to high-level insecurity, high rate of unemployment and soaring prices of good and services, now priced beyond the reach of a larger portion of the population.

Ugorji said: ‘The level of insecurity in the country …

Owo attack Akeredolu Offers succour to Deceased families

Owo Attack: Akeredolu Offers Succour To Deceased Families

September 7, 2022 5:45 am

The Government of Ondo State has provided an undisclosed amount of money to the victims and deceased families of the June 5 attack at St Francis Catholic Church, Owo.

Mr. Wale Akinterinwa who is the Chairman of the donation management committee led other members to Owo on Tuesday on behalf of the State government. He said that the move was in fulfillment of Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s promise to give support to all the victims of the attack.

Africa Daily News, New York recall that Akeredolu had constituted a committee to manage funds donated by public-spirited individuals and corporate organisations into …

41 Killed As Fire Breaks Out In Egyptian Church

41 Killed As Fire Breaks Out In Egyptian Church

August 15, 2022 3:54 am

No fewer than 41 people have been confirmed dead and 14 others injured following a fire that broke out at a church in the city of Giza, near Cairo, Egypt’s Coptic Church disclosed on Sunday, citing the health ministry.

The health ministry in Egypt had earlier disclosed that ‘several’ people were killed in the fire at the Abu Sifin Coptic church in the Imbaba neighbourhood yesterday and that ambulances transferred at least 55 injured people to local hospitals.

According to a police statement which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York on Monday, an initial investigation pointed to an …

Pope Comments Lalong Sends Apology To Catholic Bishops

Pope Comments: Lalong Sends Apology To Catholic Bishops

August 13, 2022 4:05 am

The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress, Presidential Campaign Council, and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, on Friday, tendered his apology to the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria after he was accused of making alleged ‘blasphemous’ comments about the Holy Father, Pope Francis.

He pleaded for pardon and understanding from the Catholic Church via the Bishops’ conference while acknowledging that it was a mistake on his behalf to have connected the Catholic Pontiff with Nigeria’s politics.

Even as a Papal Knight of St. Gregory, the worried church members had earlier scoffed at his choice of words and requested …

'Be Obedient' Oyedepo Tells Church Members

‘Be Obedient’ Oyedepo Tells Church Members

August 7, 2022 2:57 am

The wife of the Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church, LFC, Worldwide, Pastor Faith Oyedepo, has called on members of the church to be ‘obedient; in the affairs of the Kingdom (of God).

On his part, the husband, Bishop David Oyedepo, went on to posit that obedience is better than sacrifice.

The couple made the comment while speaking at the church’s monthly leadership conference.

The declarations were yesterday, interpreted as a subtle endorsement of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party for the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi.

Obi’s supporters have been campaigning under the alias ‘Obi-dients’.

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Another Syria Church Attack Leaves 2 Dead, 12 Injured

Another Syria Church Attack Leaves 2 Dead, 12 Injured

July 24, 2022 3:05 pm

Two individuals have been reportedly murdered while 12 were left injured on Sunday by an unannounced bombardment of a church as it was being inaugurated in Syria’s central province of Hama.

“A rocket fired by terrorist organisations targeted a religious gathering in the town of Al-Suqaylabiyah near Hama, killing two people and wounding 12,” it said.

Read Also: Landmine Explosion Kills Eleven In Syria

SANA had also revealed that the attack came during a ceremony to inaugurate the Ayia Sofia church. Britain-based war monitor the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which has a vast network of sources on the …

Pandemonium As Gunmen Kidnap Women Leader In Imo Church

Pandemonium As Gunmen Kidnap Women Leader In Imo Church

July 11, 2022 3:12 am

There was serious panic in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Sunday, after gunmen invaded First Baptist Church which is located on Wetheral Road, and made away with one of the women leaders in the church whose name was given as Biola Abeoye.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the victim is the wife of the General Manager of the Owerri Zoological Garden at Nekede.

One of the officials of the church, who spoke to reporters under the condition of anonymity revealed that the daredevil suspects operated in with a Toyota vehicle.

According to him, the kidnappers actually waited …

Terrorists Attack Church In Kaduna, Kill Three, Injure Scores

Terrorists Attack Church In Kaduna, Kill Three, Injure Scores

June 20, 2022 6:54 am

St. Moses Catholic Church, Robuh, Ungwan Aku in the Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State was attacked by unknown gunmen while worshippers were winding down the first mass.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that it was in the course of the attack on the church that three worshippers were killed while many others were kidnapped by the gunmen.

One of the victims of the attack, according to credible sources was brought to St. Gerard Catholic Hospital, Kaduna for medical attention.

Africa Daily News, New York also gathered that the gunmen came to the church in their large numbers …

Consider Optional Celibacy, Spain Catholics Advises Church

Consider Optional Celibacy, Spain Catholics Advises Church

June 14, 2022 6:04 am

Spanish Catholics have expressed their desire to have Rome consider talks on the future of the priesthood including optional celibacy, the ordination of women, and also of married men, a key document which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York has shown.

The document was unveiled by the CEE Episcopal Conference that groups Spain’s leading bishops at a 600-strong gathering in Madrid yesterday.

It was coming against the backdrop of months of consultation with more than 215,000 people, mostly lay people but also priests and bishops, with the proposals to be condensed into a final document that will be …

Owo Massacre Church Plans Mass Burial For Unidentified Bodies

Owo Massacre: Church Plans Mass Burial For Unidentified Bodies

June 8, 2022 6:29 am

Following the killing of worshippers at Saint Francis Catholic Church in Owo, the capital of Ondo State’s Owo Local Government Area, last Sunday, there are plans to give some bodies mass burial.

The proposed mass burial, according to a source within the Ondo Catholic Diocese, will be given to unidentified bodies.

During the deadly attack, scores of worshippers were killed by gunmen while mass was ongoing in the church, which is located in the heart of the town.

The day, time, and venue for the mass burial, according to the source who requested anonymity, have yet to be determined by …

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