Israeli police reported that a suspected Palestinian gunman wounded two individuals Tuesday near a Jewish site in annexation-era east Jerusalem, and that security personnel were looking for the offender. Days before the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan ended, there were violent attacks and clashes in Israel, east Jerusalem after its annexation, and the occupied…
John Paul I, a warm-hearted and pastoral personality from the Dolomite mountains and the son of a bricklayer, was elected pope on August 26, 1978, at the age of 65. He served as pontiff for the shortest period of time in the history of the modern church when he passed away on September 28, 1978,…
Archbishop Daniel Okoh, General Superintendent of Christ Holy Church (Odozi-Obodo), has received congratulations from Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for president, on his election as the head of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). A press release issued by Tinubu’s media office and signed by Mr. Tunde Rahman conveyed his congratulations. Recall…
On his final stop in a landmark tour apologizing for the abuse of Indigenous children in Catholic-run schools. The 85-year-old pontiff made a speech first to a delegation of Indigenous peoples in Quebec City, where he told them he was “returning home greatly enriched… I also feel a part of your family.” Later, he is…
Kashim Shettima, saying those who were presented as church leaders are ‘unknown clerics, CAN’s General Secretary, Barrister Joseph Bade Daramola, stated on Thursday that the Christian body is surprised to witness how desperate politicians have become in their crave for power. “We are shocked, disappointed and worried about the desperation of some politicians who once…
The Retired Deputy General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor J.H. Abiona, is dead, The PUNCH has learnt. An official of the church confirmed the death of the 96-year-old retired DGO of the church to The PUNCH on Saturday. According to the official who craved anonymity, the church would make an official statement on the passing…
In a city where explosions once could mean only one thing — violence — colourful fireworks lit up the sky during festivities organised by Baghdad municipality to inaugurate the renovated Al-Mutanabbi Street. Its new look comes alongside art exhibitions, gallery openings, book fairs and festivals reflecting a fledgling cultural renaissance, and recalling a golden age…
Christmas Day is declared as a public holiday not just in the country but also in many other nations. It is accompanied by the teachings of Christ which include showing love to one another and tolerance among other Christian virtues. On the eve of Christmas, the Federal Government in the spirit of the season declared…
Before setting off, the pope met young people in a Catholic school on the outskirts of Athens, urging openness. “When the temptation to close in on ourselves comes, look for others,” he said. He also held brief talks Monday with the head of parliament, Konstantinos Tassoulas, and with the leader of the main opposition party, Alexis Tsipras, who thanked…
TB Joshua, the late founder of the SCOAN, had stopped regular services in March 2020 after the Federal Government announced measures to curb the spread of the disease. But in a statement on TB Joshua’s Ministries official Facebook page, the church wrote: “At God’s time, everything is beautiful! Healing, deliverance, and all of God’s blessings…
