Celebrating the First “Jubilee of Digital Missionaries and Influencers”!
Guess what! On July 28–29, 2025, Rome is throwing a party like no other: the first-ever Jubilee for digital missionaries and Catholic influencers! Hosted by the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, this hybrid celebration will bring together nearly…
Why Catholics Should Care About Politics
Let’s be honest: for many Nigerian Catholics today, politics is a dirty game. We’d rather debate whether Judas is in hell than talk about local elections. But is that really the right approach? Earlier today, I sat down with the Bishop of my Diocese, and…
5 Powerful Ways to Start a Faith-Based Facebook Community in Nigeria
In an era when most conversations are happening online, the Church in Nigeria must be bold enough to meet the faithful where they are—on social media. One of the most effective ways to do that is by creating faith-based Facebook communities. These online…
Pulpit to Platform: How Nigerian Priests Are Evangelising on Facebook
In an age where smartphones are in nearly every pocket and attention spans are shorter than ever, Catholic priests in Nigeria are doing something remarkable; they are turning to Facebook to preach the gospel, counsel the faithful, and build authentic…
Out of Chaos comes Beauty: Why a Pope Publicly apologised to the World!
The history of the Catholic Church is filled with moments of deep tension. Times when questions were raised, authority was challenged, and teachings were put under the spotlight. But what often looked like chaos or crisis turned out to be grace in…
Seminary Formation in Nigeria: Rediscovering Gospel Freedom and Ecclesial Authenticity
Introduction With gratitude for the countless men and women who have laboured in the vineyard of priestly formation, we also carry in our hearts the painful awareness that not all experiences within the seminary system have truly reflected the spirit of…
From St. Peter’s Square to the World: What to Expect at Pope Leo XIV’s Inauguration
By now, if you’re Catholic, and even if you’re not, you’ve probably heard the name: Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected Bishop of Rome. Tomorrow, May 18th, the eyes of the world will turn to the Vatican once more for his Papal Inauguration. It’s a moment…
Who Can Present the Holy Oils at the Chrism Mass? Setting the Record Straight
Recently, I shared a short video clip from the 2025 Uromi Diocesan Chrism Mass, where a Medical Doctor was seen presenting the Oil of the Sick. This simple yet meaningful gesture sparked quite a bit of conversation online. Some commenters expressed…
Pope Francis goes to meet the Lord: The end of a Pontificate!
Various sources within the Vatican, particularly Vatican News, have comfirmed Pope Francis’ earthly journey has come to a peaceful end at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta, today, April 21, 2025 which is Easter Monday, leaving…
Italian Prelates deny widespread news about admission of gay men to seminaries
The President of the Italian Bishop’s ’ Episcopal Commission for the Clergy and Consecrated Life, Bishop Stefano Manetti of Fiesole, and the Italian bishops’ newspaper have denied widespread allegations that the Catholic Church in Italy will now…