John Onaiyekan
Nigeriareligious leaderMaleb. 19445.8Global Dominance: 0.00%John Onaiyekan is a prominent Nigerian cardinal and former Archbishop of Abuja, known for his advocacy on social justice and interfaith dialogue. He was a key figure in the conclave that elected Pope Francis in 2013 and has been vocal about the role of Africa in shaping the future of the Catholic Church, particularly in light of the continent's growing Catholic population.
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Cardinal John Onaiyekan disclosed that Tinubu disagreed with the bishops’ assessment.
Tinubu Told Truth by Bishops, Says KaluNigeria· 2026-08-03
The Presidency has responded strongly to remarks by former Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, rejecting his criticisms.
Top Stories on Politics, Entertainment, & MNigeria· 2026-08-02
Cardinal John Onaiyekan publicly disclosed details of a closed-door meeting with President Tinubu, raising concerns about the state of the nation.
Tinubu, Catholic Bishops Clash Over Nigeria's StateNigeria· 2026-08-02
John Onaiyekan is the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja who publicly criticized the President's economic policies.
Presidency Rebukes Catholic Bishops Over Onaiyekan's OutbursNigeria· 2026-08-02The Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, John Onaiyekan, expressed concerns over the economy and insecurity during a meeting with President Tinubu.
Tinubu Disagreed with Bishops on Economy, InsecurityNigeria· 2026-08-01
Cardinal John Onaiyekan expressed empathy for the struggles of Africa, highlighting the connection with Pope Francis.
Crescente população católica da África pode moldar o próximo papado; saiba as chances do próximo Papa ser do continente
Brazil· 2025-05-02
