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Father Maurice Emelu, now a U.S. citizen and founder of Gratia Vobis Ministries, told EWTN Germany recently that faith in Nigeria has the extraordinary ability to blossom “in harsh soil.”

‘Persecuted and thriving’: Catholic priest on resilience of Christians in Nigeria

Dec 10, 2025

By ACI Africa

Father Maurice Emelu, founder of Gratia Vobis Ministries, told EWTN Germany that the faith in Nigeria has the extraordinary ability... Read more

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