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(PHOTOS) Checkout the Top 5 Longest Serving Catholic Popes in History

Throughout the rich history of the Catholic Church, there have been several popes who have left a lasting impact on the Church and the world. These spiritual leaders have guided the faithful, made significant contributions to Catholic doctrine, and navigated challenging times. Among them, there are five popes who hold the distinction of being the longest-serving in the history of the papacy.

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(PHOTOS) Checkout the Top 5 Longest Serving Catholic Popes in History

RELIGION

Peter Obi Is Going Nowhere As Far As God Lives. If Igbos Want A Representative It's Not Obi- Mbaka

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party, has once again come under fire from Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, the organization's spiritual leader, who notes that he would not change as long as God lives. He continued by stating that Peter Obi should not be the Igbos' spokesman if they so desired.

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Peter Obi Is Going Nowhere As Far As God Lives. If Igbos Want A Representative It's Not Obi- Mbaka

POLITICS

Sam Amadi Reacts As Catholic Church Writes Tinubu, Sani Over El-Rufai’s Islamisation Comment

The former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission(NERC), Dr Sam Amadi has taken to his Twitter to react as Catholic Church Writes Tinubu, Sani over El-Rufai’s Islamization comment it was reported that the Catholic community in Kaduna State has called on President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani to call the immediate past governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai to order before he puts the entire country into a religious problem.

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Sam Amadi Reacts As Catholic Church Writes Tinubu, Sani Over El-Rufai’s Islamisation Comment

RELIGION

Jesus Christ Is Coming Soon, He's Coming Again. How Ready Are You? - Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, the founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated and Christ Embassy sends an important message to believers via a recent video shared to the public. As he spoke in tongues with tears in his eyes, he said that Jesus Christ is coming soon. My Lord is coming again.

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Jesus Christ Is Coming Soon, He's Coming Again. How Ready Are You? - Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

RELIGION

Peter Obi Is Going Nowhere As Far As God Lives. If Igbos Want A Representative It's Not Obi- Mbaka

The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria, AMEN, Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka, has once again slammed the Labour Party's Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi, noting that he is not going anywhere as long as God lives. He went on and made it known that if Igbos want a representative, it should not be someone like Peter Obi.

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Peter Obi Is Going Nowhere As Far As God Lives. If Igbos Want A Representative It's Not Obi- Mbaka

RELIGION

Anybody Supporting Peter Obi Is Wasting His Money, He's Going Nowhere- Father Mbaka Declares

Catholic Reverend Father and founder of the Adoration Ministries, Enugu, Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka, has declared that anybody who is supporting the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the just concluded election, Mr. Peter Obi, is wasting his money. The Catholic Priest who was previously suspended by his Catholic Diocese for making political statements, said this in a recent statement where he revisited the incident that led to him apologizing to Peter Obi before the presidential election.

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Anybody Supporting Peter Obi Is Wasting His Money, He's Going Nowhere- Father Mbaka Declares

RELIGION

Pope Francis Hernia Surgery: Expresses Gratitude for Well-Wishes as He Returns back to Work

Pope Francis took to Twitter to express his sincere appreciation for the prayers and messages of support he received after his recent hernia surgery. The 86-year-old pontiff thanked those who reached out and requested continued prayers for those who are suffering. Despite undergoing a three-hour operation at Rome's Gemelli hospital on Wednesday, the pope woke up in good spirits.

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Pope Francis Hernia Surgery: Expresses Gratitude for Well-Wishes as He Returns back to Work

RELIGION

Jesus Did Not Come To This World To Do Miracles - Bishop Oyedepo Reveals

Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of Living Faith Church, has revealed that the reason Jesus Christ came to the world was not to do miracles. He shared this revelation during his sermon at the midweek communion service. According to him, while Jesus did a lot of miracles while he was on the earth, that was not the reason for his coming.

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Jesus Did Not Come To This World To Do Miracles - Bishop Oyedepo Reveals

RELIGION

Catholic Church Reacts After El-Rufai Said APC Doesn't Need Christians To Win Election In Kaduna

The Catholic Church in Kaduna State has reacted to the recent comments attributed to the former Governor of the State, Nasir El-Rufai. Recall that in a recent video that went viral on social media, El-Rufai stated that he orchestrated the exclusion of Christians from Kaduna state politics after he picked a Muslim VP in 2019.

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Catholic Church Reacts After El-Rufai Said APC Doesn't Need Christians To Win Election In Kaduna

RELIGION

Catholic Church Asks Tinubu, Sani To Caution El-Rufai Over Divisive Comment

A Catholic Church has allegedly called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the governor of Kaduna state, Gov. Uba Sani to caution the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai in order before he set the country into religious crisis with his comment about the Muslims.

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Catholic Church Asks Tinubu, Sani To Caution El-Rufai Over Divisive Comment

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Catholic Church Asks Tinubu, Sani To Caution El-Rufai Over Muslim dominance statement in Kaduna

Channels Television reports that the Catholic community in the state has urged President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani to summon the former governor to account before he plunges the entire nation into a religious crisis in response to a contentious statement about Muslims' dominance in the governance of Kaduna State credited to the state's recently-resigned Governor, Nasir El-Rufai.

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Catholic Church Asks Tinubu, Sani To Caution El-Rufai Over Muslim dominance statement in Kaduna

POLITICS

We Cannot Fold Our Hands, Watch Unpatriotic El-Rufai, Set The Country Ablaze Says Catholic Church

A Catholic Church has allegedly called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the governor of Kaduna state, Gov. Uba Sani to caution the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai in order before he set the country into religious crisis with his comment about the Muslims.

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We Cannot Fold Our Hands, Watch Unpatriotic El-Rufai, Set The Country Ablaze Says Catholic Church

RELIGION

Catholic Church Asks Tinubu, Sani To Caution El Rufai Over Divisive Statement

According to reports by Channels Television, against the backdrop of a controversial utterance on Muslims dominance in the leadership of Kaduna State credited to the immediate past Governor of the state, Nasir El Rufai, the Catholic Faithfuls in the state has requested President Ahmed Asiwaju and Governor Uba Sani to call the erstwhile Governor to order before he sets the entire nation into a religious conflict.

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Catholic Church Asks Tinubu, Sani To Caution El Rufai Over Divisive Statement

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Catholic Church in Kaduna Calls on Tinubu and Gov.Sani to Caution El-Rufai Over Divisive Statement

The Catholic Church in Kaduna State has called on President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani to intervene and address a controversial statement made by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai regarding Muslim dominance in the state's governance. In a video that has been circulating, El-Rufai allegedly excluded Christians from key positions due to their voting patterns in the state.

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Catholic Church in Kaduna Calls on Tinubu and Gov.Sani to Caution El-Rufai Over Divisive Statement

RELIGION

Mercy Chinwo Did Not Charge Us A Dime When She Performed In Our Church- Pastor Oyemade.

Following the comments by the popular Nigerian Catholic priest, Fr Chinenye Oluoma, who alleged that some popular Nigerian gospel singers like Mercy Chinwo would charge as high as 10 million Naira to perform in churches, Pastor Poju Oyemade took to his official Twitter platform to reveal that Chinwo had ministered in his church for free.

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Mercy Chinwo Did Not Charge Us A Dime When She Performed In Our Church- Pastor Oyemade.

RELIGION

Don't Blame God For Blessing Me, He Is Doing What You Are Not Doing - Bishop Oyedepo

Bishop David Oyedepo, the General Overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide spoke to his members on "Engaging The Power Of Passion In Stewardship 4" at Midweek Communion Service || Canaanland. According to him, "That family testified and one statement caught fire in my spirit.

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Don't Blame God For Blessing Me, He Is Doing What You Are Not Doing - Bishop Oyedepo

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Peter Obi: Social media can’t control voice of prophecy – Mbaka

Vanguard Newspapers reports that in a covert communication to Peter Obi, the Labour Party's nominee, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, spiritual director of the Adoration Ministry in Enugu, Nigeria (AMEN), stated that social media popularity cannot silence the voice of prophesy.

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Peter Obi: Social media can’t control voice of prophecy – Mbaka

RELIGION

Nigerians' Social Media Mentions Doesn’t Mean Majority Vote - Father Mbaka taunts Peter Obi

Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka, spiritual director of the Adoration Ministry in Enugu, Nigeria (AMEN), boasted about the outcome of the 2023 presidential election, claiming that "social media cannot control the voice of prophecy." Mbaka stated in a recent video put on the Church's Facebook page in reference to Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate, that despite the noises produced by millions of individuals on social media, it did not imply a majority support for him (Obi).

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Nigerians' Social Media Mentions Doesn’t Mean Majority Vote - Father Mbaka taunts Peter Obi

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Don't Blame God For Blessing Me, He Is Doing What You Are Not Doing - Bishop Oyedepo

At the Midweek Communion Service || Canaanland, Bishop David Oyedepo, the General Overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, gave a sermon to his congregation on "Engaging The Power Of Passion In Stewardship 4". He claimed, "That family testified and one statement caught fire in my spirit.It is not enough to have the light.

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Don't Blame God For Blessing Me, He Is Doing What You Are Not Doing - Bishop Oyedepo

RELIGION

Pope Francis, 86, has abdominal surgery

The Vatican announced hours ago that Pope Francis, aged 86, is scheduled to undergo surgery on his abdomen at Rome's Gemelli hospital on Wednesday afternoon. According to the statement released by the Vatican, the decision was made by his medical team in the past few days, and the surgery will involve a general anaesthetic.

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Pope Francis, 86, has abdominal surgery