Priests May Be Allowed To Have Sex In Future – Pope Francis
Pope Francis has declared he is open to revisiting the institution of celibacy and has suggested that priests may soon be permitted to engage in sexual activity. There is no conflict for a priest to be married, Francis declared in an interview that was released in Argentina media last week. In the Western Church, celibacy is a short-term prescription. It is...
Outbreak Of COVID-19 Must Not Weaken Your Faith, Clergy Urges Christians
Rev. Ezera Ume, the Minister-in-charge Solid Rock Parish, Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Umuahia has advised Christians not to allow their faith in God shaken even as the government takes action to combat the spread of coronavirus by placing a ban on public gathering including churches. Rev. Umeh in a chat with ABN TV on Friday urged Christians to remain strong...
Catholic Priest Who Banned Igbo Songs In His Parish Suspended
The Parish Priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ewu-Owa Gberigbe in Ikorodu, Lagos, Rev. Fr. James Anelu, has been “suspended” for banning Igbo songs and choruses in his parish. The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Alfred Martins, in a “disclaimer”, directed the priest to proceed on “an indefinite leave of absence”. Anelu was reported to have banned Igbo songs and choruses in...
Rep Sam Onuigbo Congratulates Okali On Distinguished Presbyterian Award
Member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/South federal Constituency of Abia State, Rep. Sam Onuigbo has congratulated Mr. Ifeanyi Okali, the Director ABN TV on his award as a Distinguished Presbyterian by Presbyterian Young People's Association of Nigeria, PYPAN South Central Synod. The lawmaker in a congratulatory message to Okali, an Ohafia Abia born media entrepreneur on Monday said the award is an...
Photos: 2020 Opening/Thanksgiving Service Of The Presbyterian Church Of Nigeria Umuahia Presbytery
The 2020 dedication service of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Umuahia Presbytery, which held on Sunday, 1st March 2020 at St. Peter's parish, Umuahia Abia state. See photos below.... ...
Ancient Traditions Guide The Conclave To Elect The Next Pope Following Pope Francis’ Passing
The world’s attention will turn to the Vatican on Wednesday as the Roman Catholic Church begins one of its most solemn and tradition-bound rituals: the conclave to elect a new pope, following the death of Pope Francis. Steeped in centuries of history and shrouded in secrecy, the conclave is both a spiritual and political event—its procedures unchanged in form, though...
I Pray To Die Same Day With My Wife – E.A Adeboye
Adeboye is under criticism for a message he sent on his wife's birthday. The general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Enoch Adeboye, says his prayer is for him and his wife, Foluke, to be "taken home together when the time comes." In an Instagram post, the cleric expressed his "fervent prayer" in honor of Foluke's 75th...
President Buhari Sends Ramadan Message To Muslims Amid COVID-19
President Muhammadu Buhari sends his best wishes in a Ramadan message to Muslims in the country and all over the world as they begin this year’s 30-day fast, following the sighting of the moon. “I congratulate all Muslims as they commence this year’s Ramadan fast which is depicted by self-denial, universal brotherhood, austerity and helping relatives and needy people,” says...
Easter: Keep Hope Alive, Look Out For One Another – Abia Speaker Urges Christians
...rolls out palliative materials for constituents Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji MNSE, has urged Christians not to be daunted by the challenges of the times but that they should "remain hopeful in prayer and supplication to God and look out for one another as taught by our Lord Jesus Christ". The Speaker said this...
Tinubu Salutes Bishop Okpalaeke On Elevation As Cardinal, Says Honour Well Deserved
All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has hailed the elevation of Bishop Peter Ebere Okpaleke to Cardinal by Pope Francis as a deserving honour to the Bishop and Nigeria as a country. Tinubu thanked the Pope and the Catholic Church for finding Bishop of Ekwulobia in Anambra State worthy of the elevation, describing it as further confirmation...
