Catholic Archbishop of Benin, Augustine Akubeze is dead

Author: Francis UgwuPublished on: July 9, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Catholic Archbishop of Benin, Augustine Akubeze is dead

The Metropolitan Archbishop of Benin City, Augustine Obiora Akubeze, has died. The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria announced his death on July 9, 2026, and called for prayers for the repose of his soul. He was also former President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria. No cause or funeral details were given.

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