By Lagos Metropolitan News Staff In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected Pope Leo XIV, marking the first American to ascend to the papacy. His selection has drawn global attention, not only for its significance but also for the message he conveyed in his inaugural address at Read More…
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Pope Francis passes away: A new era for the Catholic Church
The Catholic Church mourns the loss of Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88 on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025. His death marks the end of a transformative papacy that championed social justice, interfaith dialogue, and environmental stewardship. Pope Francis had a history of respiratory illnesses, stemming from a lung surgery in Read More…
Pope Francis to be discharged after severe pneumonia, ordered two months of rest
Pope Francis, 88, who has been battling pneumonia for over five weeks, will be discharged from Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Sunday but will require two months of convalescence at the Vatican, according to his medical team. Dr. Sergio Alfieri, the head of the pope’s medical team, stated that while the pontiff no longer has pneumonia, Read More…
Vatican confirms ban on Catholics joining Freemasonry
The Vatican solidified its stance against Freemasonry, reaffirming the ban on Catholics joining the centuries-old secretive society. The Catholic Church, historically hostile towards Freemasonry, highlighted the irreconcilable differences between Catholic doctrine and Freemasonry, declaring it prohibited for faithful Catholics to be active members. “Incompatibility between Catholic doctrine and Freemasonry prohibits active membership by the faithful,” Read More…