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Catholic priest in Nigeria released 40 days after abduction
Father Felix Zakari Fidson was seized on March 24. Read more
Catholic priest abducted after Sunday Mass in Nigeria
‘May the Holy Spirit secure the release of our brother ... from the hands of the bandits,’ said Father Emeka... Read more
Catholic diocese rejoices as priest is freed barely 24 hours after kidnapping
“Barely 24 hours after his kidnap, our beloved brother priest was released by his abductors.” Read more
Urgent prayers needed for kidnapped Nigerian priest
Prayers are being sought for the quick and safe release of a Catholic priest, Father Benson Bulus Luka, kidnapped from... Read more
Catholic priest in Cameroon freed after three days in captivity
Msgr. Julius Agbortoko Abbor was released without payment of a ransom. Read more
Catholic priest in Cameroon reportedly kidnapped by separatists
Msgr. Julius Agbortoko was seized on Aug. 29. Read more
Suspected members of Boko Haram kidnap Catholic priest in Nigeria
Fr. Elijah Juma Wada was abducted on June 30. Read more
Kidnappers free Catholic priest and four others in Mali
Gunmen released Fr. Léon Douyon 72 hours after seizing him. Read more
Catholic priest among five people kidnapped in Mali
Fr. Léon Douyon was abducted by gunmen on June 21. Read more
‘Our only weapon is prayer’: Nigerian bishop seeks release of kidnapped priest
Fr. Joseph Keke, 75, was kidnapped by gunmen on May 21. Read more
Catholic priest killed, another kidnapped in attack on Nigerian parish
Fr. Alphonsus Bello was found dead on May 21. Read more
Catholic priest among 11 people kidnapped in Nigeria’s Kaduna archdiocese
Gunmen in northern Nigeria killed eight people and kidnapped 11 others. Read more
Catholic priest in Nigeria recovering after week-long kidnapping ordeal
A Catholic priest in Nigeria is recovering after a week-long kidnapping ordeal. Read more
Catholic diocese in Nigeria urges prayers for ‘speedy release’ of kidnapped priest
A Catholic diocese in Nigeria has appealed for prayers for the “speedy release” of a priest abducted on Monday. Read more
Another priest missing in Burkina Faso
A Catholic bishop in Burkina Faso is asking for prayers after the disappearance of another priest, whose vehicle was found... Read more
As abducted Catholic priest is freed, congregation prays for kidnappers’ conversion
After abducted Nigerian priest Fr. Valentine Ezeugu was released Wednesday, his religious congregation said it was praying for the conversion... Read more
Catholic priest kidnapped in Nigeria while traveling to his father’s funeral
A priest of the Congregation of Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy was kidnapped in Nigeria Tuesday while traveling to... Read more
Catholic priest in Nigeria released after being held captive for 10 days
A priest who was kidnapped in Nigeria has been released after being held captive for 10 days. Read more
Catholic archbishop: Pray for priest kidnapped in Nigeria
A Nigerian archbishop has asked for prayers for the safe release of a priest kidnapped in Abuja earlier this week. Read more
Pope Francis kisses hand of missionary priest, freed after two-year captivity in Africa
Pope Francis met Monday with an Italian missionary priest who was freed last month in Mali, after having been kidnapped... Read more
