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Catholic Bishops declare prayers, fasting to end killings

Tomi Lala11 months ago11 months ago05 mins

The Catholic bishops of the Archdiocese of Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province have called for prayers from faithful and religious provinces to end bloodshed and killings in Nigeria, declaring Friday, June 20 as a special day of prayer and fasting. In a letter addressed by the Archdiocese Secretariat and signed by the Metropolitan Archbishop of Onitsha, Most…

New Pope selection: What white, black smoke means

Tomi Lala1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

As the Catholic Church prepares to elect a new leader, the world turns its eyes to the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City.The appearance of white or black smoke signals each stage of the sacred process.This centuries-old tradition plays a vital role during the papal conclave.It’s the only public sign of the secretive…