Asia’s Papal Hopeful: Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle Emerges As A Contender To Succeed Pope Francis
Manila, Philippines – April 30, 2025 — As speculation grows over who might one day succeed Pope Francis, one name continues to resonate across the global Catholic community: Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines. Often referred to as the “Asian Francis,” Tagle is widely seen as a leading candidate for the papacy, admired for his humility, compassion, and...
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...
Kano Sharia Court Sentences Man To Death For Mosque Arson That Killed 23 Worshippers
A 38-year-old man, Shafi’u Abubakar, has been sentenced to death by hanging and 150 strokes of the cane by an Upper Shari’a Court in Kano for his role in a deadly mosque fire that claimed the lives of 23 people. Abubakar, a resident of Gezawa Local Government Area, faced charges of culpable homicide, attempted murder, causing grievous harm, and mischief...
S’Arabia Supreme Court Declares Islamic New Year After Sighting Crescent Moon
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has officially declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, as the first day of Muharram, marking the start of the Islamic New Year 1447 AH, after the crescent moon was sighted on the evening of Wednesday, Dhul Hijjah 29. The Supreme Court announced the decision after the Crescent Sighting Committee verified credible testimonies confirming the moon’s...
Clashes Break Out In Istanbul Over Controversial Cartoon Of Prophet Mohammed
Violent clashes erupted in Istanbul on Monday as police used rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse a crowd angered by the publication of a cartoon allegedly depicting the Prophet Mohammed, according to an AFP correspondent. The turmoil followed the Istanbul chief prosecutor’s order to arrest editors of the satirical magazine LeMan, accused of “publicly insulting religious values” by publishing...
“Don’t Just Criticise, Be The Solution” — Adeboye Tells Nigerian Youth
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has called on Nigerians, particularly the youth, to look beyond constant criticism of leadership and instead develop the capacity to offer practical solutions. Delivering a devotional message titled “From Critic to Activist” in the Open Heavens Daily Devotional, Adeboye said while criticism has its place, true...
Oba Of Benin Marks 9th Coronation Anniversary With Thanksgiving, Cleric Urges Leaders To Uphold Justice And Righteousness
The Oba of Benin, His Majesty Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, celebrated his 9th coronation anniversary with a thanksgiving service on Sunday at the historic 508-year-old Holy Aruosa Cathedral. During the ceremony, the presiding priest, Ohen-Osa Igbinoghodua Edebiri, cautioned Nigerian leaders against perverting justice and called on community heads, chiefs, and traditional stewards to embrace righteousness...
Pope Leo XIV Begins First Overseas Tour To Turkey And Lebanon, Calls For Christian Unity And Middle East Peace
Pope Leo XIV departs Thursday on his first international journey, a six-day visit to Turkey and Lebanon aimed at promoting Christian unity and urging renewed peace efforts amid escalating tensions across the Middle East. The trip represents the inaugural major diplomatic test for the U.S.-born pontiff, elected in May. Known for his calm and understated style, Leo stands in contrast...
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