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Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). The bishops released a statement Aug. 15, 2024, the solemnity of the Assumption, condemning abuses during Mass and urging priests to take action.

Catholic bishops in Nigeria condemn liturgical abuses, call for immediate reforms

Aug 19, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

Bishops expressed concern about a rising trend of deviations from established liturgical norms, warning that such practices are a source... Read more

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The altar of St. Robert Bellarmine in Sant'Ignazio, Rome.

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