The meeting took place following a request by Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey. Read more
More Christians are killed for their faith in Nigeria than in any other country worldwide — at least 4,650 in... Read more
The claim that the Pentecost Sunday attack was related merely to resources, land, or climate change is "absurd," Stephen Rasche... Read more
The bishop said Michael D. Higgins’ ‘reasons for this gruesome massacre are incorrect and far-fetched.’ Read more
A Nigerian government official has laid blame on an Islamic militant group for the deadly church shooting on Pentecost that... Read more
Michael D. Higgins spoke out days after a Catholic charity appealed to world leaders to denounce the attack. Read more
Cardinal Parolin said that the pope was praying ‘for the conversion of those blinded by hatred and violence.’ Read more
At least 50 people were reportedly killed in the ‘Pentecost massacre’ on June 5. Read more
At least 50 people are reported to have been killed in the attack at a Catholic church in Owo, Ondo... Read more
Such attacks in southwestern Nigeria are rare, while they have escalated sharply in the north in recent months. Read more
The priests were abducted after the gunmen broke into a rectory in northwest Nigeria. Read more
The attack took place amid protests demanding the release of two suspects in the killing of a Christian student. Read more
Father Joseph Aketeh Bako was kidnapped in March. Read more
Father Felix Zakari Fidson was seized on March 24. Read more
“They need water.” These words have inspired a Catholic parish in Dedham, Massachusetts, to undertake an ambitious effort to fund... Read more
‘May the Holy Spirit secure the release of our brother ... from the hands of the bandits,’ said Father Emeka... Read more
Sister Nkiru was returning home from a marriage ceremony with other people when armed assailants opened fire on their vehicle. Read more
Cardinal Onaiyekan said: ‘They attack farmers’ fields, kill farmers and no one says anything.’ Read more
Following Nigerian media reports over the weekend that a Catholic bishop had been summoned for questioning by a state security... Read more
A prominent Nigerian bishop has reportedly been ordered in for questioning by a state security agency, after the prelate criticized... Read more