Spirituality

IRAN’S JESUS REVOLUTION: ONE MILLION MUSLIMS ACCEPT CHRIST “You have a country with one of the highest drug addiction rates in the world. You have a country where corruption runs rampant. You have a country where more than half the people live below the poverty line,” explained Todd Nettleton of The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM). “And the people of …

ANGLICAN CHURCH ELECTS SEVEN BISHOPS, FOUR ARCHBISHOPS The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has elected seven new bishops to fill the vacancies in seven of its dioceses and four archbishops for its internal provinces. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the church’s Communication Officer, Korede Akintunde. The statement noted that the elections were conducted during the …

CHRISTIAN GROUP WORRIES OVER IDOL WORSHIP AMONG IGBO YOUTHS The Christian Association of Igbo Ministers, CAIM, has expressed worries that youths of Igbo extraction are jettisoning their Christian faith and returning to idol worship, saying that the trend does not portend well for the Christian faith and the Igbo nation. The international president of the group, Solomon Chukwuemeka Okorie, said …

STATUE OF VIRGIN MARY “BLINKS” IN US CHURCH Worshippers in Ohio have been left stunned after a statue of the Virgin Mary commissioned more than 75 years ago appeared to blink as they gazed upon her – with photos capturing the mysterious moment. The International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima was making its way across the region …

WHY CATHOLICS USE IMAGES AT WORSHIP – CATHOLIC PRIEST An Online Interview With Rev. Fr. Vitus Nnadi Of The Diocesan Pilgrimage Centre Utuh, Nnewi South LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria IntroductionIn case you are meeting Fr Vitus Nnadi for the first time, he is a Catholic priest who doubles as a professional artist – mainly a sculptor but also a fine …

POPE FRANCIS APPOINTS NEW VATICAN AMBASSADOR TO NIGERIA His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, a significant diplomatic role within the Catholic Church. The announcement was made on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, highlighting the Irish archbishop’s extensive experience in the region. “Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty has been appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria,” …

TOP TEN WORLD RICHEST RELIGIONS I2024 Religion has been a cornerstone of human civilization for centuries, shaping cultures, societies, and economies worldwide. While the primary focus of religions is faith and spirituality, the financial aspects of religious institutions play a crucial role in their operations and influence. In this comprehensive analysis, we will explore the richest religions in the world …

BIBLICAL EVIDENCE OF JESUS’ RACE, COLOUR & ETHNIC BACKGROUND Understanding the historical and ethnic background of Jesus is not just a fascinating scholarly pursuit but also enriches our comprehension of His earthly ministry and the context in which He lived. The Bible provides insights into His racial and physical characteristics, helping us understand that Jesus was a Galilean Semite of …

LAGOS TO DEMOLISH CATHOLIC CHURCH OVER STRUCTURAL FAILURE The Lagos State Government has said it has concluded arrangements to remove the critically distressed building of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in the Gbagada area of Lagos for failing structural integrity tests and showing visible signs of distress. Speaking on the development, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State …

DEATH TOLL FROM HAJJ HEAT WAVE RISES TO OVER 1,000 – AFP The death toll from this year’s hajj has exceeded 1,000, an AFP tally said on Thursday, more than half of them unregistered worshippers who performed the pilgrimage in extreme heat in Saudi Arabia. The new deaths reported Thursday included 58 from Egypt, according to an Arab diplomat who …