Catholic Church in Nigeria
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56,000 killed in Nigeria’s ethnic and religious violence; Christians disproportionately affected
The violence left 55,910 people dead in 9,970 deadly attacks — as well as 21,621 people abducted in 2,705 attacks. Read more
Over 70 Christians killed, 20 medical students kidnapped in recent Nigeria violence
The attacks have renewed calls from religious freedom advocates that the U.S. Department of State designate Nigeria a “country of... Read more
Catholic bishops in Nigeria condemn liturgical abuses, call for immediate reforms
Bishops expressed concern about a rising trend of deviations from established liturgical norms, warning that such practices are a source... Read more
‘I was deceived’: Bishop in Nigeria revokes ordination of deacons due to fraud
Bishop Martin Dada Olorunmolu was presented with documents showing the men were qualified for holy orders, but the papers were... Read more
Catholics in Africa want Nigeria withdrawn from ‘pro-LGBT, pro-abortion’ Samoa agreement
In a July 9 petition CitizenGo Africa say there have been widespread debates in Nigeria compelling the government to withdraw... Read more
Biden administration criticized for omitting Nigeria from religious persecution watchlist
Nina Shea, director of the Center for Religious Freedom at the Hudson Institute, told CNA that the report demonstrates a... Read more
Testimony of conversion is force behind Nigerian priest’s book promoting rosary devotion
After witnessing a man’s conversion after rosary prayers, Father Justine John Dyikuk of Nigeria started promoting rosary devotion and wrote... Read more
Nigeria diocese orders immediate closure of Catholic school after attack
The Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria has ordered the immediate closure of Father Angus Frazer Memorial High School after an... Read more
Catholic bishop urges U.S. Secretary of State to build ‘partnership’ with Nigeria to address violence
Bishop Elias Zaidan urged Secretary of State Antony Blinken to heed the concerns of Nigerian bishops who describe their situation... Read more
Pope Francis gives thanks to young Nigerian priests and nuns who answered God’s call
In a meeting with Nigerians living in Rome on March 25, the pope said that he was grateful for all... Read more
Two missionary priests who were kidnapped in Nigeria released
Father Kenneth Kanwa and Father Jude Nwachukwu were taken from the rectory at St. Vincent de Paul Fier Parish in... Read more
Nigeria fast becoming a hostile killing field, Catholic bishops in Ibadan province say
Following a recent two-day meeting, Catholic Church leaders said in a statement that “all is not well and positive change... Read more
House advances resolution to increase sanctions on Nigeria over persecution of Christians
Sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith, the resolution would call on the Biden administration to designate Nigeria a “country of particular... Read more
Two priests kidnapped from parish rectory in Nigeria
A religious missionary order in Nigeria is appealing for the safe release of two of its members who were abducted... Read more
Is the persecution in Nigeria a Christian genocide? This bishop says ‘yes’
Bishop Wilfred Anagbe of Nigeria warned that if greater action is not taken he believes the Christian population could disappear... Read more
Nigerian Christians are being martyred — here’s how it’s affecting seminary formation
There is an emerging spirituality in Nigerian seminaries and monasteries that many may find difficult to grasp: the spirituality of... Read more
British Catholic politician demands justice for Christians killed in Nigeria at Christmas
Lord Alton of Liverpool called on the U.K. government to urgently address persecution in Nigeria, starting with last year’s Christmas... Read more
Today the Church honors 3 groups of martyrs as Christians worldwide continue to face persecution
On Jan. 12, we honor the feast days of several martyrs and groups of martyrs at a time when there... Read more
New online database tracks attacks against Christians in real time
The “Violent Incidents Database,” launched by Global Christian Relief on Jan. 5, tracks attacks on Christians and people of faith... Read more
Thousands of Christians in Nigeria rally to demand action after Christmas massacres
The protesters called for “urgent humanitarian relief material response by the state and federal government.” Read more
