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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.
Pope Leo XIV opens cardinals’ assembly with call for peace
Pope Leo XIV addressed an international gathering of cardinals at the Vatican, advocating for peaceful conflict resolution and criticizing the nature of modern warfare.
Ibadan Catholic Bishops Oppose Reintegration of Reformed Bandits
Catholic Bishops in Ibadan are calling for an end to the reintegration of repentant bandits, arguing that such programs favor criminals over victims and undermine national security.