Catholic Church in Nigeria
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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
‘This thing’s going to blow up on us’: The religious extremism fueling violence in Nigeria
Escalating bloodshed in Nigeria is fueled in part by religious extremism – and the United States must recognize this in... Read more
Nigerian priest whose followers stormed cathedral apologizes to bishop
Fr. Camillus Mbaka, whose followers, believing him to be missing, vandalized the cathedral and episcopal residence in Enugu last week,... Read more
Enugu bishop declares week of prayer after cathedral desecrated by priest’s followers
The Bishop of Enugu announced on Thursday a week of prayer in atonement and reparation following the desecration of the... Read more
Priest with cancer dies 23 days after his hospital room ordination
“His altar was the [hospital] bed, where he was able to unite his sufferings to those of Christ." Read more
The harrowing story of an LA priest who survived a shooting in Nigeria
Father Aloysius Ezoenyeka didn’t know how long he had been unconscious. A gentle slapping on his face stirred him, and... Read more
Catholic priest and six others killed in attack on church in Nigeria
Gunmen have killed a Catholic priest and at least six others in an attack on a church in Benue State,... 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
Pope Francis: The Lord does not permit darkness to have the last word
Pope Francis said Sunday that it is important to remember when facing a difficult trial that the “Lord is Risen... Read more
Nigerian bishop laments continuing insecurity since seminarian's killing a year ago
One year after the burial of Michael Nnadi, an 18-year-old Nigerian seminarian abducted and killed by gunmen, the local bishop... Read more
Pope Francis decries men who sustain ‘reprehensible’ trade in preface to trafficking victim’s biography
Pope Francis has written the preface to a biography of a human trafficking victim in which he decries the men who... Read more
Catholic priest in Nigeria found dead after abduction
The body of a Catholic priest was discovered in Nigeria on Saturday, a day after he was kidnapped by armed... Read more
Nigerian archbishop denounces ‘nefarious’ kidnappings
The kidnappings of Catholic priests and others in Nigeria must end, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Abuja said this week. Read more
Catholic bishop released five days after kidnapping in Nigeria
A Catholic bishop in Nigeria, who was kidnapped on Sunday, has been released unharmed, according to the Archdiocese of Owerri. Read more
Southern California Catholics pray for kidnapped Nigerian Bishop with strong ties to the area
Priests and parishioners in Southern California are praying for the safe return of Bishop Moses Chikwe, the auxiliary bishop of... Read more
Catholic archbishop urges renewed prayers for kidnapped bishop amid ‘misleading’ reports
A Catholic archbishop called Tuesday for renewed prayers for a kidnapped bishop following “misleading” reports about the bishop’s fate. Read more
Nigerian bishop kidnapped, Catholics pray for his safety
The bishops of Nigeria have urged prayer for the safety and release of a Nigerian Catholic bishop who was abducted... Read more
Nigerian Christians facing 'calculated genocide,' Catholic bishop tells Congress
The world must not ignore the “genocide” of Christians in Nigeria, the Catholic Bishop of Gboko told members of Congress... Read more
