Nigerian Archbishop Says Appointment a Blessing
Archbishop of the Abuja Diocese, John Onaiyekan says his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI is a blessing to Nigeria.
Archbishop Onaiyekan of Abuja.
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Nigeria:
Cardinal Onaiyekan Arrives Abuja Today
This Day, 3 November 2012
The newly appointed Cardinal and Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, His Grace Archbishop John Onaiyekan, will arrive the shores of Nigeria today from the Vatican in Rome. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Onaiyekan, Five Others Named Cardinals
Daily Trust, 25 October 2012
Pope Benedict yesterday named Archbishop of the Abuja Diocese John Onaiyekan among six new cardinals, an addition to the ranks of those who will elect his successor. In a brief… Read more »
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Nigeria:
President Jonathan Congratulates Archbishop Onaiyekan On His Elevation to the Rank of Cardinal
Nigeria First, 24 October 2012
On behalf of himself, the Federal Government and people of Nigeria, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has heartily congratulated Bishop John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan on his elevation… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Pope Benedict XVI Appoints Archbishop Onaiyekan Cardinal-Elect
Leadership, 24 October 2012
Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday in Rome, Italy, announced the appointment of Archbishop John Onaiyekan of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja as a Cardinal-elect. Read more »
St Peter Square in Vatican City.