Cardinal onaiyekan recent news

Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan is a Nigerian Catholic cardinal and the Archbishop of Abuja, Nigeria. Here are some recent news updates about him:

  1. Pope Francis appoints new Archbishop of Abuja: In October 2020, Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama as the new Archbishop of Abuja, replacing Cardinal Onaiyekan who had reached the mandatory retirement age of 80.
  2. Cardinal Onaiyekan's farewell message: In September 2020, Cardinal Onaiyekan delivered a farewell message to the faithful in Abuja, thanking them for their support and prayers during his tenure as Archbishop.
  3. Nigerian Catholic Bishops' Conference elects new president: In November 2020, the Nigerian Catholic Bishops' Conference elected Archbishop Augustine Akubeze as its new president, succeeding Cardinal Onaiyekan who had served in that capacity since 2012.
  4. Cardinal Onaiyekan's 80th birthday celebration: In January 2020, Cardinal Onaiyekan celebrated his 80th birthday, marking the end of his active ministry as Archbishop of Abuja.
  5. Nigerian Catholic Church's 50th anniversary celebration: In October 2020, the Nigerian Catholic Church celebrated its 50th anniversary, with Cardinal Onaiyekan participating in the celebrations and reflecting on the Church's growth and challenges in Nigeria.

These are some of the recent news updates about Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan. If you're looking for more information, please let me know!