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Obi takes Nigeria’s situation to God, meets Pope Leo XIV for prayers

Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, alongside his wife, dedicated their prayers to Nigeria. Obi expressed his gratitude to God for keeping Nigeria as "one nation" notwithstanding "our differences…

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‘There is no future based on vi*lence, forced exile, or revenge’ – Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV has said, "there is no future based on violence, forced exile, or revenge." The Roman Pontiff's message is coming following the "suffering" of "brothers and sisters" in…

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‘God’s love is greater than our own sin’ – Pope Leo XIV grateful as he turns 70

On his 70th birthday on Sunday 14 September, 2025, Pope Leo XIV expressed his gratitude to God Almighty for His "immense love". Robert Francis Prevost, Papally called Pope Leo XIV,…

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‘Those responsible for using hunger as a weapon of w*r should be sanctioned’ – Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV has called for the sanctioning of those who "use hunger as weapon of war", saying, those "responsible should be held accountable". The Head of the Catholic Church…

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Benue State Kllings: Pope Leo XIV prays for victims of ‘terrible mssacre’

Pope Leo XIV, at the Sunday Angelus, prayed for victims of conflicts in Nigeria, Sudan, Myanmar, Ukraine, and the Middle East. The Bishop of Rome, on Sunday, remembered in his…

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Pope Leo XIV Inauguration: My trip to the Vatican ‘was never a political event and should remain untouched by politics’ – Peter Obi

2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, said, "some moments are best reserved for quiet contemplation." His statement is coming following his return from the Vatican for…

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Russia-Ukraine: President Zelenskky speaks with Pope Leo XIV on the ‘full and unconditional’ 30-day ceasefire

President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskky, disclosed he spoke with newly elected Pope Leo XIV, on the "agreement between Ukraine and our partners that, starting today, a full and unconditional ceasefire…

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Election Of Pope: Cardinal Robert Prevost is the new Pope

Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States (US) has been selected as the next pope. He is the first American pontiff in history. He will be known as Pope Leo…

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Election Of Pope: What next for the new Pope

A new Pope has been elected after white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, Vatican. 133 Cardinals from around the world cast their ballots to elect the…

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Election Of Pope: Cardinals to begin second day of voting

One hundred thirty three (133) cardinals will gather again on Thursday under the vaulted ceilings of the Sistine Chapel, where they'll cast their second set of ballots to make one…

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Election Of Pope: Reno Omokri’s opinion on ‘the act of electing a new Pope by Cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church’

Reno Omokri wrote: "I have an observation which may annoy you as a Roman Catholic, and for this, I sincerely apologise from the bottom of my heart if this offends…

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Pope Francis Passes At 88: Holy See’s coffin entombed outside the Vatican

The coffin of Pope Francis has been entombed. His Holiness' final resting place is the Basilica of St. Mary Major in central Rome, Italy Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic…

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Pope Francis Passes At 88: Photos – Mortal remains of Holy See carried aboard the popemobile through the streets of Rome

Mortal remains of Pope Francis carried aboard the popemobile through the streets of Rome. Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of the Vatican City State, passed at…

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Pope Francis Passes At 88: Photos from the Requiem Mass for Holy See

Photos from the Requiem Mass for Pope Francis. The funeral for Pope Francis taking place at St. Peter's Square, Basilica in Vatican City, Rome, Italy today, Saturday 26 April, 2025.…

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Pope Francis Passes At 88: President Macron reflects on Holy See’s visit to Marseille in 2023

President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has reflected "with emotion" on Pope Francis' visit to the city of Marseille in France in September, 2023. The French President described the Holy See's…

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Pope Francis Passes At 88: Pilgrims at St Peter’s Square for Solemn Requiem Mass for Holy See

As dawn breaks in the city of Rome, pilgrims who had queued up for hours find their way to St Peter's Square for the Solemn Requiem Mass for Pope Francis.…

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Pope Francis Passes At 88: Senate President Akpabio leads Nigeria’s delegation to Holy See’s funeral

State House Press Release Senate President Akpabio leads Nigeria's delegation to Pope Francis' funeral President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a high-powered delegation to Vatican City to attend the burial…

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Pope Francis Passes At 88: Body of late Holy See to be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday until funeral on Saturday

The body of "late Pope Francis will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday to lie in state until his funeral on Saturday morning", the Vatican News said. Pope…

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Pope Francis Passes At 88: Holy See’s ‘Spiritual Testament’ give indications for his burial in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major

Pope Francis' 'Spiritual Testament' give indications for his burial in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major. His Holiness passed at the age of eighty-eight (88) on Easter Monday, 21 April,…

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Pope Francis Passes At 88: ‘He will be remembered for his concern for the unity of the Church’ – King Charles III

King Charles III said, "Pope Francis will be remembered for his compassion, his concern for the unity of the Church." Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church, passed at the…

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