Pope Benedict XVI appoints 2 Nigerians into Pontifical Council

The founder and National Coordinator of the Holy Family Society of Nigeria, Sir David Osunde and his wife, Lady Mary-Joan Osatohanmwem have been appointed by Pope Benedict XVI as members of the Pontifical Council.

The couple were selected to join the Pontifical Academies of life and the family with nine other families from other countries. The pope said the Holy family Society of Nigeria has been instrumental in the propagation of wholesome family practices in Nigeria for twenty years.

Mr. Osunde and his wife will be responsible for promoting family and human life values in accordance to the teachings of the Catholic Church as members of the Pontifical Council.

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