By Joe Udo NEW YORK (CONVERSEER) – A United States pastor, Reverend Phil Phaneuf, has told his congregation that he’s transitioned from a man to a woman. The 51-year-old pastor of the North Chili United Methodist Church in New York disclosed this to the congregation during a church service, saying that he’s giving up pretending…
By Joe Udo KADUNA (CONVERSEER) – A Priest-in-charge of Ebenezer Anglican Church, Unguwan Maijero, Edwin Achi, has died in the custody of gunmen after being abducted alongside his wife and daughter. The incident occurred on 28 October 2025 when armed men stormed his residence in Nissi community, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The…
DORTMUND (DPA, CONVERSEER) – It stands 45 metres tall, is made up of around 1,200 Norway spruces and is, according to the administration of the western German city of Dortmund, the largest Christmas tree of its kind in the world. On Monday evening, Dortmund’s massive traditional Christmas tree was ceremoniously lit. The colossus of Norway…
KINSHASA (CONVERSEER) – Missionaries in Congo denounced a “shameful silence” of the international community as 20 people were killed in a terrorist attack Nov. 14 at the North Kivu village of Byambwe, in Congo, according to Vatican News. Pope Leo XIV offered special prayers for the Christian community in North Kivu, where members of the…
By Joe Udo LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu aka Burna Boy, has revealed why he converted from Christianity to Islam. The singer shared insights into his personal spiritual journey in a candid conversation with PBM, revealing the challenges of navigating faith and identity in a complex world. “Of course, because that’s…
By Frank Ulom NEW YORK (CONVERSEER) – New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields has attributed his team’s dramatic 39–38 comeback victory over the Cincinnati Bengals to his faith in God, describing the experience as deeply emotional after a challenging week in his career. Speaking after Sunday’s game at MetLife Stadium, 26 October 2025, Fields openly…
MINNESOTA (TCS, CONVERSEER) – Maggee Hangge, assistant director for operations and family policy at the Minnesota Catholic Conference in St. Paul, sat down recently with The Catholic Spirit to discuss the status of pro-life initiatives in Minnesota, including efforts to end abortion. The conversation is edited for length and clarity. Q) Maggee, thank you for…
By Collin Rugg NEW YORK (CONVERSEER) – Jacksonville Jaguars star, Travis Hunter, has responded to a reporter who asked him why he got baptised before his game. Hunter said despite the day being Sunday, he’s been planning do that already. He added that he wanted to change his life and become a better man. READ…
…pledges car gift at priestly jubilee By Frank Ulom OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has announced a ₦120 million donation towards the construction of the new St. Benedict Cathedral, Ogoja, alongside a car gift to one of the celebrants, Rev. Fr. Peter Obele Abue, in honour of his…
By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Televangelist, Apostle Michael Olowookere, has alleged that Christians in Nigeria have been subjected to decades of systematic persecution, particularly in parts of northern Nigeria, describing anyone who denies this reality as “beyond foolish”. Olowookere, the Lead Servant of Corban Christian Assembly in Wukari, Taraba State, made the remarks in…
