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A poster of the meeting of representatives of Catholics from different ethnic communities in Taraba State, Jalingo Diocese. Credit: Archdiocese of Abuja

Avoid Turning “into ethnic champions”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria to Religious Leaders

Mar 29, 2022

The Archbishop of Abuja Archdiocese in Nigeria has told Catholic Priests and other religious leaders to keep off prejudices and narratives that may cause divisions among the people of God in what would turn them “into ethnic champions.” 

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama administers the Sacrament of Confirmation at  St Joseph Mukasa’s Parish of Abuja Archdiocese. Credit; Abuja Archdiocese

Free Nigerians from Poverty by Renouncing “unfriendly policies”: Catholic Archbishop

Mar 24, 2022

The people of God in Nigeria can be freed from poverty if political leaders in the West African nation renounce “unfriendly policies” and refrain from “self-serving leadership and sterile political ramblings”, a Catholic Archbishop in the country has said.

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama unveils a banner for the 2022 Lenten Campaign message in Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Support, Save Suffering Youth from “wind of social disorder”: Nigerian Catholic Archbishop

Mar 15, 2022

A Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria has called for the support of young people in the country who he says are struggling with unemployment and other forms of “social disorder”.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama during the opening of the 2022 Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) Plenary Assembly at St Gabriel’s Chaplaincy in Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Archdiocese of Abuja

Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Blames Country’s Corruption on Insensitivity to Evil

Mar 8, 2022

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama has said the insensitivity of people of God to evil in Nigeria has heightened corruption to the extent that solutions to most challenges are sought through graft.

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Archbishop in Nigeria Advocates for Wise Leadership, Cautions against “blind guides”

Mar 1, 2022

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria has called on religious and political leaders in the West African country to lead with wisdom by working on their own faults before correcting others so as to free themselves from “blind guides.”  

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Nigerians Must Be Forgiving to Overcome “brewing political tensions”: Catholic Archbishop

Feb 21, 2022

The people of God in Nigeria need to embrace forgiveness and dialogue to deal with political tensions that are brewing in the West African nation ahead of 2023 elections, a Catholic Archbishop in the country has said.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Archdiocese of Abuja/Facebook.

Nigerians Suffering Terribly Because of “skin deep” Religiosity, Catholic Archbishop Says

Feb 15, 2022

The people of God in Nigeria are suffering because of their beliefs of excessive religiousness manifested in their uncharitable treatment of each other and discriminations based on faith, a Catholic Archbishop in the West African country has said.

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Pray for Political Aspirants to Prioritize “interests of suffering Nigerians”: Archbishop

Feb 10, 2022

The Catholic Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has urged the people of God in the West African country to pray for those seeking political offices for them to be guided by “the genuine interests of the suffering Nigerians”.

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Criminal Elements Threatening Survival of Private Universities: Archbishop in Nigeria

Feb 6, 2022

Insecurity in Nigeria, which is characterized by attacks and other criminal activities, threatens the survival of private universities in the West African nation, a Catholic Archbishop in the country said.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama with children who received the Sacrament of Confirmation at at St. James Dawaki Parish of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese/Facebook

Catholic Archbishop Cautions Nigerian Religious Leaders against “prophesying” Poll Results

Feb 5, 2022

A Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria has cautioned religious leaders in the West African country against “prophesying electoral victory” and instead stand up for citizens’ rights.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria's Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Archdiocese of Abuja

Nigerians Need “radical positive attitudinal change”, Catholic Archbishop Says

Jan 27, 2022

The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has urged the people of God in the West African country to change their attitude in their interactions with others and to stop blaming government officials for every misdeed in the country.

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Nigeria's Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Archdiocese of Abuja

Nigeria Transiting “from one major national challenge to another”: Catholic Archbishop

Jan 21, 2022

The challenges faced in Nigeria including “criminal activities and mindless killings” are endless as they seem to replace each other, a Catholic Archbishop in the West African country has said.

Archdiocese Ignatius Kaigama of Nigeria's Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Archdiocese of Abuja

Embrace “distributive justice”, Nigerian Catholic Archbishop Says, Urges Support for Needy

Dec 15, 2021

The Catholic Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has called for “distributive justice” in the way in which those in authority deal with their subjects, and urged those in leadership to ensure that everyone gets their dues and the poor are taken care of.

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Let Christmas Sprit Inspire “political, social, religious peace”: Archbishop in Nigeria

Dec 7, 2021

The Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria has called upon the people of God in the West African country that is battling insecurity issues to be inspired by the spirit of Christmas to embrace peace.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese/ Credit: Courtesy Photo

Do Not Rig Your Way to Power, Nigerian Archbishop Cautions, Calls for Servant Leadership

Nov 25, 2021

The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has called on aspiring political leaders in the West African country to embrace servant leadership after the person of Jesus Christ, and not to impose themselves upon the people.

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Nigeria's Archdiocese of Abuja. Credit: Archdiocese of Abuja

Nigerian Prelate Cautions against Religious “superiority complex, universalistic claims”

Nov 22, 2021

A Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria has called for the recognition of the “plurality of religions” in the West African nation, cautioning against the tendency to foster religious “superiority complex and universalistic claims and pretensions.”

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Nigeria's Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Archdiocese of Abuja

Nigerians Must Seek Help Through Rosary to Counter Killings, Catholic Archbishop Says

Nov 16, 2021

The apprehension and suffering that Nigeria is experiencing including what has been described as irrational killings and attacks can be countered by seeking perpetual help through praying the rosary, a Catholic Archbishop in the West African country has said.

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Nigeria's Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Archdiocese of Abuja

Nigeria Experiencing “kwashiorkor of love”, Catholic Archbishop Says, Calls for Patriotism

Nov 1, 2021

The ills that Nigeria is experiencing, including selfishness and unjust governance, are a “kwashiorkor of love” and the failure to recognize the image of God in other people, a Catholic Archbishop in the West African country has said.    

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama in procession with the faithful of the All Saints Dutse Alhaji Parish of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese on 24 October 2021. Credit: Archdiocese of Abuja/Facebook

Mission Sunday a Challenge to “bring good news” and Hope: Nigerian Catholic Archbishop

Oct 26, 2021

The celebration of Mission Sunday challenges Christians to be messengers of good news and hope, and not bearers of bad news of insecurity, a Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria has said, and called for respect for human life.

Archdiocese Ignatius Kaigama of Nigeria's Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Archdiocese of Abuja

Nigerian Politicians “unwilling to drink from the cup of suffering”: Catholic Archbishop

Oct 20, 2021

After winning elections, politicians in the West African nation of Nigeria distance themselves from their respective electorates, “unwilling” to address the challenges of the people they were close to when vying for positions, a Catholic Archbishop has said.