Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the rest of the Nigerian delegation have arrived in Vatican City in preparation for Pope Francis’s funeral, which will take place on Saturday. Akpabio is heading the five-member delegation, which was sent by President Bola Tinubu to represent Nigeria at the funeral of the late head of the Roman Catholic…
The Vatican has released the initial photo and video of Pope Francis lying in state, depicting him in an open coffin, attired in red liturgical vestments, wearing a mitre, and with a rosary placed in his hands. The Holy See Press Office announced that Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26,…
This was disclosed on Monday, April 21, 2025, by His Eminence, Cardinal Farrell Pope Francis died at the age of 88. According to the report made available to Ekwe Anaedo, His Eminence, Cardinal Farrell, averred, “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. “At 7:35…
Pope Francis’s health remains in a critical state on his tenth day in the hospital, the Vatican confirmed on Sunday, as Catholics worldwide continue to pray for the 88-year-old pontiff’s recovery. Despite his condition, the Vatican noted that the pope has not experienced another respiratory attack since Saturday evening. However, officials declined to provide a…
According to Swiss newspaper Blick, members of the elite security force have been placed under curfew as part of preparations for the Pope’s potential passing. The Vatican’s Swiss Guard is reportedly rehearsing the funeral of Pope Francis after the 88-year-old pontiff warned close aides that he “might not make it this time” following his…
Pope Francis has said that those reprimanding his new choice to favor same-sex couples will ultimately grasp it, with the exception of Africans, who, as per him, are “an extraordinary case.” The Pope noted that he is confident that everyone will gradually be reassured by the spirit of the ‘Fiducia Supplicans’. Recalls that blessings for…
Head of the Catholic Church Pope Francis has authorized priests to bless same-sex couples. The move is seen as a significant victory for pro- gayers in the Catholic church The leader of the Roman Catholic Church said priests should be permitted to bless same-sex and “irregular” couples, under certain circumstances. But the Vatican said blessings…
Head of Catholic Church Pope Francis has chosen where he wants to be buried when he dies According to the Pontiff he would like to be buried in a basilica in Rome. He said this in an interview broadcast on Wednesday. “The place is already prepared. I want to be buried in Santa Maria Maggiore,”…
Pope Francis postponed a series of meetings because of a lung inflammation and breathing difficulties, the Vatican said Monday morning. The pontiff, who turns 87 next month, has battled ill health for years and has used a wheelchair in public. In 2021, he had a 13-inch section of his bowel removed because of narrowing of…
Following the October 7th attack on Israeli citizens by Hamas that pushed no fewer than 1407 people across the Rubicon, over ten thousand lives have been lost in massive retribution launched by the Israeli army against Hamas. Despite several attempts to restore peace and tranquility between the warring nations, the Israeli government has vowed to…
