RELIGION

Jan

2026

IFEANYI UBAH: Knights of St John Apologise to Catholic Church Over Member’s Outburst at Nnewi Cathedral Dedication

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IFEANYI UBAH: Knights of St John Apologise to Catholic Church Over Member’s Outburst at Nnewi Cathedral Dedication "The Knights of St John International apologise to the Catholic Church following a member’s viral outburst at the dedication of Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral in Nnewi over alleged non-recognition of late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah." The Knights of St John International have tendered a formal apology to the Roman Catholic Church following the public outburst of one of their members, Sir James Louis Okoye, during the dedication of the Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral in Nnewi, Anambra State, on Wednesday. Okoye sparked controversy…

Jan

2026

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Catholic Knight Renounces Christianity Over Church’s Failure to Acknowledge Ifeanyi Ubah’s Cathedral Contribution

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Catholic Knight Renounces Christianity Over Church’s Failure to Acknowledge Ifeanyi Ubah’s Cathedral Contribution "A Catholic knight has renounced Christianity after alleging that the Catholic Church failed to acknowledge late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s contributions to the Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral in Nnewi." A Catholic knight, identified as Sir James Louise, popularly known as “Ebube Anaedo,” has publicly announced his withdrawal from Christianity, alleging that the Catholic Church failed to acknowledge the contributions of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah to the construction of the Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral, Nnewi, Anambra State. The cathedral, described as a magnificent and colourful edifice,…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

Stop Sending your Daughters, Sons to Live in Parish, Catholic Priest Warns Parents

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Stop Sending your Daughters, Sons to Live in Parish, Catholic Priest Warns Parents "A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Chidi Philip, warns Nigerian parents against sending minors to live in parish rectories for ‘training’, citing risks to children, priests, and the Church." A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Chidi Philip, has cautioned Nigerian parents against sending their young sons and daughters to live permanently with priests under the guise of “training” for priesthood. The young cleric said the practice exposes both children and priests to avoidable risks, misunderstandings, and emotional or spiritual harm. According to him, while mistakes can occur in any…

Dec

2025

By Famous Reporters

‘Why I Left the Priesthood’, Ex-Catholic Priest Patrick Waweru Reveals

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'Why I Left the Priesthood', Ex-Catholic Priest Patrick Waweru Reveals "Former Catholic priest Rev. Patrick Waweru explains why he left the Roman Catholic Church after four years to pursue marriage and family life. He discusses his personal convictions, his transition to the Charismatic movement, and why his exit was not due to conflict with the Church." Former Roman Catholic priest, Rev. Patrick Waweru, has shared the story behind his decision to leave the priesthood, get married, and raise a family—an outcome that has drawn public curiosity and mixed reactions. Rev. Waweru, who trained at the Society of Mary Seminary in…

Oct

2025

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UPDATE: “A Priest Put His Belt Around My Waist” — Sr. Anastasia Recounts Abuse in Auchi Catholic Diocese

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UPDATE: “A Priest Put His Belt Around My Waist” — Sr. Anastasia Recounts Abuse in Auchi Catholic Diocese A Nigerian nun, Rev. Sr. Kinse who has been on the spotlight since the month of August has opened up more on her many years of sexual harassment in the hands of priests of Catholic Order, in Auchi Diocese. Rev. Sr. Anastasia Kinse, a member of the Congregation of Mother of Perpetual Help of the Archangels Sisters in the Auchi Diocese, Edo State, has publicly condemned the sexual harassment she allegedly endured during her years of religious service. Kinse, who joined the…

Oct

2025

By Famous Reporters

One said he wanted to be first to sleep with me— Dismissed Nun Catholic Priests Sexual Abuse

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One said he wanted to be first to sleep with me— Dismissed Nun Catholic Priests Sexual Abuse A former reverend sister, Annastasia Kinse, has made shocking revelations about sexual harassment and systemic cover-ups within the Catholic Church, claiming that some priests abused their positions of authority and that her refusal to submit to their advances led to her dismissal. Kinse, who hails from Plateau State and was the first woman from her village to take religious vows, shared her story in an exclusive interview with The Punch. She served nearly ten years with the Congregation of Mother of Perpetual Help…

Oct

2025

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“I’d Rather Hawk Groundnuts Than Sell My Body,” Says Dismissed Catholic Nun, Kinse

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"I’d Rather Hawk Groundnuts Than Sell My Body,” Says Dismissed Catholic Nun, Kinse Anastasia Kinse, a former Catholic reverend sister, has spoken out following her controversial dismissal from the Congregation of Mother of Perpetual Help of the Archangels Sisters under the Auchi Diocese in Edo State. Kinse, who devoted ten years of her life to religious service, alleges that she was unjustly expelled after reporting a case of sexual harassment at Veritas University, Abuja, where she served as a Graduate Assistant. Her account, published by Punch Newspapers on October 12, 2025, has reignited discussions on abuse, silence, and accountability within…

Sep

2025

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UPDATE: Catholic Church dismisses nun for exposing Priests’ sexual assaults on Revd. Srs

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UPDATE: Catholic Church dismisses nun for exposing Priests' sexual assaults on Revd. Srs A Catholic nun, Annastasia Kinse says she has allegedly been dismissed by the Congregation of Mother of Perpetual Help of the Archangels Sisters for speaking up against the sexual assault meted out to Reverend sisters by Catholic Priests. Speaking in a Facebook post, Kinse disclosed that she received a letter of disengagement which bore the date, July 21, 2025, but was only handed the letter on September 24. According to her, the said attached letter was accompanied by a token of ₦100,000 which is perceived to be…

Sep

2025

By Famous Reporters

NUJ Vice President lauds Imo Governor for sponsoring journalists on pilgrimage

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NUJ Vice President lauds Imo Governor for sponsoring journalists on pilgrimage The Governor of Imo State, Sen Hope Uzodimma, has received commendation for sponsoring Christians Journalists to the 2025 Pilgrimage in Israel. A press statement by the media office of the Zonal Vice President of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Comrade Ezenwa Adiuku, states: " we in the Nigeria Union of Journalists, in the South East, are happy that the Governor of Imo State, His Excellency, Sen. Hope Odidika Uzodimma, in his magnanimity has sponsored about one thousand Christians to take part in the Easter 2025 Pilgrimage in Israel. "We…

Aug

2025

By Famous Reporters

JUST IN: Stop Using Us As Bedmates, Rev. Sisters Urge Rev. Fathers

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Stop Using Us As Bedmates, Rev. Sisters Urge Rev. Fathers Reverend Sr. Kinse Anastasia has urged Reverend fathers to desist from using them as "bedmates", accusing their male counterparts of sexual assault. Reverend Sr. Kinse Anastasia of Veritas University, Abuja, has taken the social media, to accuse some Catholic priests and authorities of sexually harassing and maltreating Reverend Sisters. She alleged that Sisters were often reduced to “ornaments in Habits” and treated as if they exist to serve priests’ pleasures. According to her, some priests openly tell them that “Sisters are meant to be priests’ wives” and act on it without…