Religion

The head of an Islamic school has been suspended by the government in Nigeria’s north-central Kwara state after a video emerged showing a group of students being repeatedly lashed. The students, who included some males and a female, were accused of drinking alcohol at a birthday party of one of …

According to the head of a commission charged with investigating abuses committed by members of the Church, some 216,000 children have been victims of abuse committed by Catholic priests in France since 1950. Jean-Marc Sauvé, the head of the commission said during the publication of the report on sexual abuse …

Christians in Mozambique have expressed their joy as they resumed in-person worship on Sunday after Covid-19 measures were relaxed by the president. Worshippers said it was a relief to be able to attend church especially as the country faces attacks in the northern region. “At home, we pray through our …

The TB Joshua church in Nigeria has announced a new era in its leadership as the late preacher’s widow takes over. Evelyn Joshua said her late husband will remain as the general overseer and founder of the church. She has asked for prayers as she begins her new role. Mrs …

The Most Reverend Orthodox Archbishop of Uganda, Metropolitan Jonah Lwanga has died. His death has been confirmed by the Orthodox church in a statement on Sunday. “Our spiritual Father is gone to meet the Lord,” the statement said. The Church  early Sunday virtually held an intercessory prayer, also informing  congregants that …

Pope Francis, operated two months ago on the colon, specifies that resigning has “not crossed his mind”, thus opposing a denial to rumors conveyed by the Italian media. Several Italian media have announced the resignation of Pope Francis some times ago. “I don’t know where they got the idea that …

Pope Francis, in an interview with Vatican Media, called for vaccination against Covid-19. He called it “an act of love for ourselves, our families and our friends.” The Sovereign Pontiff urged people to get vaccinated, saying it is a simple way to promote the common good and take care of …

Police in South Sudan say two Catholic nuns were among five people killed in an ambush by armed men along the Juba-Nimule road on Monday. Sr Regina Roba and Sr Mary Daniel Abud had been returning to the capital city of Juba in a private minibus from the church’s centenary …

Elton John the English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer has not at all appreciate the last decision of the Vatican which considers same-sex union as a “sin” and says “it can’t be blessed”. The star, gay, who married his long-term partner David Furnish in 2014, claims the stance is hypocritical …

The Holy See has confirmed the impossibility for homosexual couples to receive the sacraments of marriage. A clarification while Pope Francis had affirmed a few months ago his support for “civil unions” of people of the same sex. The Vatican reaffirmed Monday the doctrine of the Catholic Church considering homosexuality …