Clerical celibacy is required by the Catholic church
Audio By Carbonatix
Pope Francis has prayed for the victims of an attack on a Nigerian church in which at least 25 worshippers were killed by gunmen.
A Vatican statement said he had learned of the deaths of dozens of people.
The assault took place in the southern town of Owo, in Ondo state.
Officials there have warned the number of casualties could rise.
They say a priest and other members of the congregation were abducted by the gunmen, whose identity is unknown.
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, has condemned the attack calling it “heinous”.
A week ago, the head of the country’s Methodist church was kidnapped; he was released after a ransom was paid.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
“It’s not a sin to be arrested as a politician” – Afenyo-Markin rallies NPP behind Bawumia
15 minutes -
2025/26 Ghana League: Bibiani GoldStars dominate Basake Holy Stars with 3-0 win
31 minutes -
Ablakwa congratulates President Mahama and Ghana on unanimous AU backing for historic UN resolution
33 minutes -
This is not the time for retribution and political score-settling – Bawumia urges unity
33 minutes -
FoSCel urges prioritisation of genotype testing before marriage and childbirth
34 minutes -
Ghanaian tomato traders targeted in deadly terrorist attack – Association President speaks
53 minutes -
GPL 2025/26: Hohoe United edge Nations FC to boost survival hopes
56 minutes -
2025/26 GPL: Bechem United beat Young Apostles FC 1-0 at home
1 hour -
Fire guts Agatex Paint Factory in Ho
1 hour -
We’ll force NDC to pay cocoa farmers what is due them – Minority Leader
2 hours -
FoSCel founder urges awareness, care for sickle cell patients
2 hours -
FoSCel Fun Fair 2026 engages students and public in nationwide push for sickle cell awareness
2 hours -
Mahama gives me money every month – BullGod
2 hours -
Historic Legal Education Bill will transform Ghana School of Law – Ansa-Asare
3 hours -
Suhuyini launches 1Heart Fund, disburses interest-free loans to 23 women’s groups in Tamale North
3 hours