Catholic Church in Nigeria
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This Catholic parish is helping to bring fresh water to a poor Nigerian village
“They need water.” These words have inspired a Catholic parish in Dedham, Massachusetts, to undertake an ambitious effort to fund... 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
'It was a miracle I escaped': Nigerian sister recounts deadly shooting
Sister Nkiru was returning home from a marriage ceremony with other people when armed assailants opened fire on their vehicle. Read more
‘We all weep for these victims’: Nigerian cardinal responds after gunmen kill 200 people
Cardinal Onaiyekan said: ‘They attack farmers’ fields, kill farmers and no one says anything.’ Read more
Outspoken Nigerian bishop says he is 'fine', amid reports he was called in for questioning by state police
Following Nigerian media reports over the weekend that a Catholic bishop had been summoned for questioning by a state security... Read more
Nigerian bishop who criticized government over Christian persecution called in for questioning: report
A prominent Nigerian bishop has reportedly been ordered in for questioning by a state security agency, after the prelate criticized... Read more
Nigerian priest shot dead on Christmas Eve
Fr. Luke Mewhenu Adeleke, a priest of the Diocese of Abeokuta, was shot dead Friday while returning home after celebrating... Read more
Urgent appeal from Supreme Knight: Start this novena on Christmas Eve for persecuted Christians
The head of the Knights of Columbus is asking for the order's members to consider "a last-minute Christmas gift": saying... Read more
Nigerian bishop: Christian persecution is “more intense now than ever”
A Nigerian Catholic bishop has challenged the United States Secretary of State to justify his decision to remove Nigeria from... Read more
Heroic Nigerian priest risks his life daily to help Christian refugees, aid agency says
Not every Catholic priest risks mortal danger every time he visits his people, but this Nigerian priest does. Read more
'Fulani association' warns Christians in Nigerian state to close churches or risk attacks
Christians in Nigeria’s Zamfara State have been cautioned against public worship in churches lest they be attacked, abducted, and their... Read more
'Come to our rescue': Nigerian priest to international community after month of captivity
A Nigerian priest who spent more than a month in captivity following his abduction earlier this year has called on... Read more
Congressman Smith: Nigeria's removal from U.S. watch list a 'retreat' from fight against religious persecution
The decision to remove Nigeria from the list of “Countries of Particular Concern” was “totally unjustified,” and a backwards step... Read more
Legal group joins outcry over removal of Nigeria from religious freedom watch list
An international legal group has joined the outcry over the U.S. State Department’s decision to remove Nigeria from this year’s... Read more
Religious freedom advocates ‘appalled’ as State Department removes Nigeria from watch list
Rights groups have documented thousands of killings of Nigerian Christians. Read more
Attack on Christians in Nigeria described as a ‘massacre’
An estimated 49 people were killed in a two-hour long attack. 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
Report: 17 Christians killed every day in Nigeria in first half of 2021
More than 3,000 Christians were murdered in 2021’s first 200 days. Read more
Sympathizers in Nigeria's high-ranking positions stall fight against militants, priest says
Boko Haram sympathizers and others who support Nigeria being an Islamic State are stalling the fight against militants in the... Read more
