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Nigerian Priest Dies in Massachusetts Amid Visa Departure Requirements
A Nigerian priest serving in Massachusetts has died while preparing to return home due to the expiration of his religious worker visa.
Most Rev. Donatus Ogun Named Apostolic Administrator for Benin City Archdiocese
Pope Leo XIV has selected Bishop Donatus Ogun of Uromi to lead the Benin City Archdiocese on an interim basis following the death of Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze.
Peter Obi Expresses Grief Over Passing of Archbishop Augustine Akubeze
Peter Obi has mourned the death of Archbishop Augustine Akubeze, honoring his leadership and commitment to faith and justice.
Edo State Leaders Honor Late Catholic Archbishop of Benin
Governor Monday Okpebholo and Senator Adams Oshiomhole have paid tribute to the late Catholic Archbishop of Benin, Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, honoring his legacy of service and advocacy.
Benin Catholic Archbishop Augustine Akubeze passes away ahead of retirement
Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze of the Benin Catholic Archdiocese has died at age 69, just weeks before his planned retirement.
Six Traditionalist Bishops Excommunicated by Vatican After Unauthorized Ordinations
The Vatican has excommunicated six bishops from the Society of St. Pius X after the traditionalist group ignored a papal plea and performed unauthorized ordinations in Switzerland.
US authorities free Nigerian nun detained while walking to Texas church
Sister Leticia Ugboaja was released from ICE custody following intervention from local US lawmakers after being detained while walking to a church in Texas.
Four Bishops Ordained by Traditionalist Group as Pope Leo XIV Warns of Potential Schism
Ignoring a direct appeal from Pope Leo XIV, the Society of Saint Pius X ordained four new bishops in Switzerland, escalating tensions over the group's refusal to accept modern Catholic reforms.
Traditionalist Society of Saint Pius X Installs New Bishops Despite Vatican Opposition
Ignoring a direct plea from Pope Leo XIV, the Society of Saint Pius X consecrated four new bishops in Switzerland, triggering an automatic excommunication for those involved.
Pope Leo XIV prepares for landmark state visit to France
Pope Leo XIV will undertake his first official state visit to France in two decades, with a packed itinerary featuring Masses in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz.