Ekohotblog reports that on September 14, 2024, the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos marked the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross with a special Holy Mass at the Holy Cross Cathedral in Lagos. The occasion also featured the investiture of Papal Knights and Medalists, honoring five distinguished individuals, including Lady Christine ‘Doja Otedola, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Pope Francis on Sunday renewed his calls for Hamas to release Israeli hostages and for Israel to spare Gaza civilians amid the ongoing warfare. “I continue to follow with great sorrow what is happening in Israel and Palestine,” he wrote on X, adding, “I renew my appeal for the freeing … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE On January 26, 1998, I authored an article, entitled ‘Lessons from the Dead’, in one of Nigeria’s foremost newspapers. In the piece, I attempted to eulogize the late Mother Theresa of Calcutta for her avowed commitment to the advancement of global development as well as her giving an everlasting face of honour … Read more
Retired Pope Benedict XVI is dead. Eko Hot Blog reports that Pope Benedict XVI, the eminent German theologian who shocked the Roman Catholic church when he resigned in 2013, has died. EDITOR’S PICKS Bolanle Raheem: Killer Cop ASP Vandi Remanded As Lagos Files Murder Charge Lagos Govt Donates Start-up Tools To 250 Households, Orphans, Vulnerable … Read more
In this article, EKO HOT BLOG has done a compilation of major events that took place on This Day In World History: April 19 History provides a clear illustration of how society, technology and government work locally, nationally and globally. Discover what happened on this day in History. This Day In Nigeria History: April 19 … Read more
In this article, EKO HOT BLOG has done a compilation of major events that took place on This Day In World History: April 18 History provides a clear illustration of how society, technology and government work locally, nationally and globally. Discover what happened on this day in History. This Day In Nigeria History: April 18 … Read more
In this article, EKO HOT BLOG has done a compilation of major events that took place on This Day In World History: April 17 History provides a clear illustration of how society, technology and government work locally, nationally and globally. Discover what happened on this day in History. This Day In Nigeria History: April 17 … Read more
…a new report into historical abuse allegations carried out by a German law firm incriminated the former pontiff. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Pope Benedict XVI failed to act over four child abuse cases when he was archbishop of Munich, a German probe into the Catholic Church has alleged. Pope Benedict, then called Josef … Read more
Pope condemns treatment of migrants in Europe EKO HOT BLOG reports that Pope Francis has criticised Europe’s handling of migrants. Pope Francis stated on the Greek island of Lesbos, where he spoke with dozens of migrants, that they were being used for political purposes. He referred to migrant neglect as a “shipwreck of society.” He … Read more
Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Archbishop of Paris Who Had ‘Intimate Relationship’ With Woman EKO HOT BLOG reports that Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, has accepted Michel Aupetit’s resignation as Archbishop of Paris, following accusations that Aupetit had a consenting “intimate connection” with a woman. After French magazine Le Point exposed the … Read more
Pope wants technology giants to stop exploiting human weakness, people’s vulnerability, for the sake of profits without caring about the spread of hate speech… …thinks empowering giant corporations to silence free speech is Godly. Ekohotblog reports that Pope Francis has invoked God in an effort to pressure Silicon Valley giants into censoring more content, including … Read more
Pope Francis on Sunday made a rare outing from Vatican City to celebrate a mass of “divine mercy” with prisoners, refugees and health workers. The service was held in a church just off St Peter’s Square, in front of a reduced congregation of about 80 people, due to Coronavirus restrictions. Among the congregation were inmates … Read more
Pope Francis has condemned the abduction of more than 300 students of Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe, Talata-Mafara local government area of Zamfara state. Recall that gunmen had stormed the Jangebe community on Friday and raided the school where they abducted 317 students. The girls have now been in captivity for three days, and efforts … Read more
Pope Francis on Wednesday warned against politicizing the distribution of coronavirus vaccine. Speaking during his weekly interaction with public audience, the pontiff said preference should not be given to rich people in the fight to tackle the pandemic. The pontiff added that charity efforts were not enough to ameliorate the suffering the poor. According to … Read more
Pope Francis has called for an “immediate” ceasefire in global conflict and urged European nations to show “solidarity” in the face of a pandemic that has claimed more than 109,000 lives worldwide. “May Christ our peace enlighten all who have responsibility in conflicts, that they may have the courage to support the appeal for an … Read more
Pope Francis has abolished the “pontifical secret” used in clergy sexual abuse cases, after mounting criticism that the high degree of confidentiality has been used to protect paedophiles, silence victims and keep law enforcement from investigating crimes. In a new document, the Pope decreed that information in abuse cases must be protected by church leaders … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a lightning visit to Rome on Thursday, including talks with the pope, hailing efforts by Italy’s populist government to ease sanctions despite Moscow’s ongoing crisis with the West. Rome’s historic centre was on security lockdown for the visit, with 50 streets blocked to traffic. Putin landed around an hour late … Read more
Pope Francis apologised to the Roma people on Sunday for the Roman Catholic Church’s “discrimination” against them as he wrapped up a visit to Romania. Making up around 10 percent of Romania’s 20 million people, many Roma are marginalised and live in poverty and have suffered centuries of discrimination and insults. “I ask forgiveness in … Read more