Pope Leo XIV meets Nigerian Catholic Bishops in Rome
Pope Leo XIV received members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria in Rome during their Ad Limina Apostolorum visit. The tradition allows bishops to meet the Pope and report on the state of their dioceses and pastoral activities. The visit follows the bishops’ recent conference in Nigeria, where key issues affecting the Catholic Church […]
The Inside Story: How It All Went Down In Rome By Bianca Ojukwu
The Vatican has a way of making everyone feel calm and serious. I remember feeling surprised during my last visit at the funeral mass of Pope Francis. That day, President Donald Trump entered St. Peter’s Basilica and was shown to his seat in the square. Many important people wanted to greet him, which made the […]
Pope Leo XIV Upholds Catholic Teachings on Marriage and the Sanctity of Life, Kicks Against LGBTQ Agenda
On May 16, 2025, Pope Leo XIV gave his first press talk at the Vatican. He made history as the first American Pope, and what he said quickly became news around the world. In his speech, he strongly confirmed the Church’s belief that marriage should only be between one man and one woman. He referred […]
Pope Leo XIV: Tinubu meets security chiefs ahead of Saturday departure to Rome
President Bola Tinubu held a private meeting with top security chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday. The meeting included the Inspector General of Police and heads of the army, navy, and air force. This meeting happened just before his planned trip to Rome on Saturday. Tinubu will be attending the inauguration mass […]
Vatican sets May 18 for Inauguration of Pope Leo XIV
The Vatican has announced that Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration will take place on May 18. This event marks the beginning of a new era for the Catholic Church as Pope Leo XIV prepares to take up his duties as its spiritual leader. The historic ceremony is scheduled to be held at St. Peter’s Basilica in […]
133 Cardinals from around the world arrive in St. Peter’s Basilica for a mass before the start of conclave to elect a successor to the late Pope Francis (Video)
A total of 133 cardinals from different parts of the world have arrived at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. They gathered to take part in a special Mass before they begin the process of selecting a new pope. This religious service is the last event before the conclave starts. The conclave is the private […]
New Pope: Cardinals in Rome for conclave – Vatican
The Vatican confirmed that all 133 cardinals who will vote for the new pope have arrived in Rome ahead of the conclave this week. The Vatican reported that the cardinals will begin gathering in private at the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday at 4:30 pm (1430 GMT). The cardinals will continue voting until one candidate receives […]
Pope Francis’ coffin is sealed in St Peter’s Basilica as funeral begins in Rome (Photos)
This morning, Pope Francis’ coffin was officially sealed inside St Peter’s Basilica in Rome as his funeral started. For the past three days, thousands of people visited the basilica to see the Pope lying in state. The viewing ended at 7 p.m. on Friday, marked by a guard change at his open coffin. Because of […]
King Charles III and Queen Camilla meet Pope Francis in Italy
King Charles III and Queen Camilla recently visited Italy, where they had a special meeting with Pope Francis. This moment was a key part of their official trip, emphasizing the growing relationship between the UK and the Catholic Church. The royal couple was warmly welcomed by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Villa Doria Pamphili […]
Pope Francis, 88, is in ‘critical condition’ and suffering kidney failure, Vatican announces
Pope Francis, 88, is in critical condition as he receives treatment for kidney failure, pneumonia, and a lung infection at Gemelli Hospital in Rome. The Vatican confirmed that he remains under close medical supervision but had a stable night. Doctors said the Pope’s condition is complex, and he is receiving high-flow oxygen to help with […]