Tag: Rome
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May 29: Rome not built in a day – Yuguda begs Nigerians on President Tunubu’s behalf
Following the numerous challenges facing the country, a former Bauchi State Governor, Isa Yuguda, has begged Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
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When in Rome, sorry, UK… – By Francis Ewherido
When I read the story of a Nigerian nurse who was ALLEGEDLY sacked in the United Kingdom and deported to Nigeria by the management of her hospital after she was found praying for an elderly patient, I was sad but not surprised.
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Three Nigerian Professionals Ordained as Catholic Priests
Three Nigerian professionals have been ordained as Catholic priests at the Basilica of St. Eugenio, Rome, in a ceremony, led by Cardinal Lazarus You Heung-sik. The trio – Reverend Fathers Vitus Ntube, Silvanus Asogwa, and Agaba Otache – had pursued successful careers in Nigeria before becoming members of Opus Dei, an institution within the Catholic…
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Respiratory Infection: Pope Francis to spend days in hospital
The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has a respiratory infection and will need to spend a few days in hospital in Rome, the Vatican says. The 86-year-old, who also is the bishop of Rome and sovereign of the Vatican City, had breathing difficulties in recent days but does not have Covid, a statement…
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Major shake-up hits Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye has announced some major changes in the Church. Adeboye made the announcement during a meeting with the Church’s ministers on Sunday August 7th.Among those that will be stepping down is the Church’s National Overseer, Pastor Joseph Obayemi.
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Pedro becomes first player to cross Roma-Lazio divide in 36 years
Pedro has become the first player to move directly between Roma and Lazio in 36 years after he signed for the Biancocelesti on Thursday. The 2010 World Cup-winner only joined Roma in 2020 and signed a three-year contract but was not part of new manager Jose Mourinho’s plans — having even been omitted from their…
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Pope ends historic visit to Iraq, flies back to Rome
Pope Francis ended his historic trip to Iraq, boarded a plane back to Rome on Monday after a four-day visit in which he delivered a message of forgiveness, perseverance and hope. Francis is the first pope to travel to Iraq, a visit that the Christians in the north of the country in particular had long…
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Pope Francis seen kissing Nun in Rome (Video)
The leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has been caught on camera kissing a Nun just a week after he was filmed slapping the hands of a woman who grabbed his hands. The pontiff kissed the nun on the cheek, after jokingly asking her if she won’t bite him, seemingly in reference to…
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Nadal beats Shapovalov to advance at Rome open
Former world number Rafael Nadal eased past Canadian teenager Denis Shapovalov with a 6-4, 6-1 win at the Italian Open on Thursday. Nadal, 31, will next confront Italian Fabio Fognini in the last eight as he looks to retake the world number one position from Roger Federer. The Spaniard brushed aside Shapovalov, taking the opening…
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Whitesands School teacher to be ordained to priesthood in Rome [Video]
A former teacher of Whitesands School, Rev Fred Oraegbu will on Saturday (tomorrow) be ordained to priesthood by Cardinal Robert Sarah, Prefect of the Congregation of Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. The ordination will take place in the Basilica of St Eugene in Rome. This was revealed in a letter signed by…