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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
Catholic priest freed two years after kidnapping by jihadist group
An Italian Catholic priest was freed Thursday two years after he was kidnapped by a jihadist group. Read more
Nigerian priest abducted by gunmen after Sunday Mass
Another Catholic priest in Nigeria has been kidnapped by gunmen, according to local media reports. Read more
Priest in Mexico hospitalized after being kidnapped, shot
A Mexican priest who had been kidnapped is in the hospital in serious condition after having been discovered released on... Read more
Nigerian priest abducted and released, officials increase security measures
The vice-rector of a seminary in Nigeria was kidnapped earlier this week and released two days later, the latest in... Read more
Nigerian priest abducted on Christmas Eve: Prayer saved us
A Nigerian priest who was kidnapped on Christmas Eve recalled his experience after Mass this week, saying prayer is what... Read more
