Paphael News

Pope Leo XIV has issued a strong appeal for the immediate release of more than 300 students and members of the Christian community who were abducted in a series of mass kidnappings across Nigeria. The Pope made the call during a prayer session at the Vatican, where he expressed deep concern over the rising wave of abductions targeting schoolchildren and worshippers in parts of the country. According to Vatican officials who briefed international correspondents, the Pope described the ongoing attacks as “deeply troubling” and urged the global community to stand in solidarity with the affected families. He extended prayers for the safe return of all victims, noting that no society can progress when its children and faithful are unsafe. The appeal follows multiple reports from local security agencies and community leaders indicating that armed groups have intensified their activities in northern and central Nigeria. In one of the most recent incidents, hundreds of students were reporte...

A sense of relief is spreading across parts of Niger State following the safe return of fifty pupils who were kidnapped from St Mary’s Catholic Secondary School. The students, who had been abducted earlier in the week by unidentified armed men, managed to escape their captors and reunite with their families over the weekend. The Christian Association of Nigeria confirmed the development in a statement, describing the children’s return as “good news” for both the community and the country. According to the association, the pupils successfully fled between Friday and Saturday, making their way back to safety despite the difficult circumstances surrounding their abduction. The encouraging update was first highlighted by Channels Television. According to a report shared by Channels TV on Facebook, the escape took place in phases as the frightened pupils sought help from nearby residents and security personnel after breaking away from the kidnappers. The broadcaster noted that the communi...

Residents of a typically peaceful California foothill neighborhood were met with an extraordinary surprise earlier this week when a mountain lion slipped through an open patio door and wandered into a family’s living room. The homeowners, who had briefly stepped out, later reviewed their security footage and discovered a scene that seemed almost unbelievable. According to the family, the large cat did not behave like a predator on the prowl. Instead, the footage showed the mountain lion calmly exploring the room with a measured curiosity. Moments later, the wild visitor began engaging with the children’s toys scattered around the space. A feather wand was tossed into the air, plush animals were nudged across the floor, and a small blue rubber ball rolled in playful arcs as the lion tapped it with its paw. Eyewitness accounts from the family describe the sight as both surreal and strangely gentle. For several minutes, the powerful animal moved with the ease and innocence of a househo...