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MR. PRESIDENT: PLEASE BRING US DOWN FROM THIS CROSS

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, Catholic Diocese of Sokoto

Easter Message 2025

Again, another tributary of blood gushes from Zike, in Bassa Local Government Area to Bokkos in Plateau State. Together, they will link up with older tributaries and continue their flow slowly but surely into an invisible ocean of blood that now threatens to swallow the plateau. The streams have flowed from different directions, through Jos, Dogo Na Hawa, Bukuru, Gwong, Shendam, Yelwa, Wase, Langtang, Riyom, Kadarko, Shere, Miango to mention only a few. The list is almost endless.

Again, another tributary of blood gushes from Zike, in Bassa Local Government Area to Bokkos in Plateau State. Together, they will link up with older tributaries and continue their flow slowly but surely into an invisible ocean of blood that now threatens to swallow the plateau. The streams have flowed from different directions, through Jos, Dogo Na Hawa, Bukuru, Gwong, Shendam, Yelwa, Wase, Langtang, Riyom, Kadarko, Shere, Miango to mention only a few. The list is almost endless.

Message of the Holy Father for the 59th World Day of Social Communications, 24.01.2025 

The following is the Message of the Holy Father Francis for the 59th World Day of Social Communications, on the theme: “Share with gentleness the hope that is in your hearts (cf. 1 Pet 3:15-16)”:

Message of the Holy Father

Share with gentleness the hope that is in your hearts (cf. 1 Pet 3:15-16)

Dear brothers and sisters!

Pope Francis has announced the theme for the 2025, World Communication Day (WCD). The theme is, “Share with gentleness the hope that is in your hearts” (cf. 1Pt 3:15-16). 

e the 59th World Communication Day is scheduled for Sunday 1st June, 2025. The Holy Father says Christians and non-Christians alike, should re-examine the way they communicate with one other.

According to Vatican News, Pope Francis desires through the theme to draw attention to the violence currently prevalent in communication.

Pope Francis initiated a new cycle of catechesis, after concluding the one dedicated to vices and virtues. The Pope devoted 19 General Audiences to the cycle on vices and virtues. The theme that the Pope will address going forward is «The Spirit and the Bride – the Bride is the Church. The Holy Spirit guides the people of God to encounter Jesus, our hope

DICASTERY FOR INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE
MESSAGE FOR THE MONTH OF RAMADAN AND ‘ID Al-FITR
1445 H. / 2024 A.D.
Christians and Muslims:
Extinguish the Fire of War and Light the Candle of Peace
Vatican City
Dear Muslim brothers and sisters,
Once again we greet you on the occasion of the month of Ramadan with a
message of closeness and friendship, aware of the importance of this month for your
spiritual journey and for your family and social life, which also embraces your
Christian friends and neighbours.

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Northwest Nigeria Most Reverend Matthew Hassan Kukah has received the 2023 Mundo Negro Award.

The award was announced last year by the board of the Spain based Mundo Negro magazine. The focus of the magazine is among others, to identify and honour individuals who, through their work, promote the cause of the black race everywhere in the world.

Pope Francis received in audience this week of the Members of the Tribunal of the Roman Rota. His address to the Tribunal was on the occasion of the opening of its 95th judicial year