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Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

“Joy is not the absence of suffering”: Catholic Archbishop Encourages Nigerians to Stay Positive amid Hardships

Dec 16, 2024

It is possible for the people of God in Nigeria to rejoice even as they grapple with corruption, poverty, and social injustice, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said in his message on Gaudete/Rejoice Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent.

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

Support “struggling pastoral areas”: Nigerian Catholic Archbishop Appeals to “sponsors” for Newly Created Worship Zones

Dec 10, 2024

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has appealed to the people of God under his pastoral care to support the ministry in the recently established centres of public worship that he said are “struggling” with limited infrastructure. 

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria. Credit: Archdiocese of Abuja

Loss of “the sense of neighbour” among Contemporary Realities, Nigerian Archbishop Laments, Calls for “true love”

Nov 4, 2024

Individualism is a mark of contemporary society, a Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria has observed with concern, and advocated for the revival of the spirit of good neighbourliness, which demonstrates altruism and manifests “true love”.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja

“A deeply moving spiritual event”: Nigerian Catholic Archbishop on International Eucharistic Congress 2024 in Ecuador

Sep 17, 2024

The weeklong 53rd International Eucharistic Congress (IEC 2024) that concluded in the South American nation of Ecuador on Sunday, September 15 was a “spiritual event” of great significance, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said. 

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja with catechumens who received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Let’s Participate in God’s Mission “no matter how hopeless the situation may be”: Catholic Archbishop to Nigerians

Jul 16, 2024

We are called to participate in the promotion of God’s mission in our situations of life, whether these situations are easy of challenging, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said.

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Nigeria's Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja during the maiden Rosary procession. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja

Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Criticizes Switch to Old National Anthem

Jun 8, 2024

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has criticized the speedy enforcement of a bill changing the national anthem of the West African country from the current one to the old one used during the country’s independence.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama with Chrisians of St. Joseph’s Pastoral Area, Daki Biyu, Abuja. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Draw Inspiration from Matthias’ Elections, Devoid of “violence, rigging, bitterness”: Catholic Archbishop to Nigerians

May 15, 2024

The election of Matthias to replace Judas Iscariot recounted in the Acts of the Apostles provides good lessons for the people of God in Nigeria during the electioneering period, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said. 

Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Nigeria’s Health Sector Subjected to “years of neglect by government”: Catholic Archbishop Decries Human Capital Flight

May 8, 2024

The health sector in the West African nation of Nigeria has been subjected to many years of “neglect”, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has lamented, and faulted the government for not doing much to address human capital flight of medical doctors.

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

“Be strong pillars”: Archbishop to Husbands Ahead of Father’s Day at Nigerian Parish, Emphasizes “ingredient” of Love

May 7, 2024

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has urged fathers in the West African nation to be “strong pillars” and “ingredients” of love in their homes.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama  during Holy Mass at St. Anthony’s Parish, Yangoji of Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Jesus “frowns at the needless inflation table in Nigeria”, Says Catholic Archbishop

Mar 5, 2024

Nigeria is weighed down by countless social injustices, the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said, noting that Jesus Christ must particularly be unhappy with the country’s soaring inflation and corruption.

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

Don’t Quit Church Because of “ignorance”: Nigerian Archbishop on Fiducia Supplicans

Feb 1, 2024

The faithful who are threatening to leave the Catholic Church because of Fiducia Supplicans (FS), the Vatican Declaration permitting members of the Clergy to bless “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular situations” are being guided by “ignorance”, the Archbishop of Abuja has told ACI Africa.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: ACI Africa

Demands to Return Nigeria to Religious Freedom Violators List a “wake up” Call: Archbishop

Dec 18, 2023

The calls from over two dozen human rights advocates for the U.S Congress to get Nigeria back to the list of religious freedom violators is a “wake up” call for the West Africa nation that is Africa’s most populous nation, the Catholic Archbishop of the country’s Abuja Archdiocese has said.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama preaching at St. Rita Parish, Ndakwo in his Metropolitan See on Sunday, 3 December 2023. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Let’s Not “grow weary of doing good” amid Economic Hardships: Nigerian Archbishop

Dec 5, 2023

The Catholic Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has encouraged the people of God in the West African nation not to tire of doing good amid economic hardship occasioned by rise in prices of commodities.

Members of the  Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) during their 2023 second Plenary Assembly held in Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese.

Insecurity, Nigeria’s “worsening economy” among Challenges Catholic Bishops Want Addressed

Sep 15, 2023

Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have identified “escalating insecurity” and “worsening economy” among challenges the people of God in the West African nation are grappling with, and which they want the government to address.

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama planting a tree as part of the 20000 tree Planting Campaign in the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja Nigeria.  Credit: Samson Adeyanju

Tree Planting in Nigerian Archdiocese to Foster “ecological conversion”: Archbishop

Aug 29, 2023

The Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria has launched a campaign to plant thousands of trees aimed at fostering “ecological conversion”, the Local Ordinary has said.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama administering the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Augustine’s Pastoral Area, Pyape II of the Archdiocese of Abuja. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Catholic Archbishop Blames Divisions in Nigeria on Ignorance of “God’s Word”

Aug 7, 2023

The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has blamed the religious and ethnic divisions in the West African nation on the people’s bitterness and their failure to listen and act upon the Word of God.

Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Learn from King Solomon: Catholic Archbishop Cautions Nigerian Leaders against Materialism

Aug 7, 2023

The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria has challenged leaders in the West African country to learn from King Solomon in the Bible who, though a young leader, was deeply concerned about the well-being of the people he was governing.

Archbishop  Ignatius Ayau Kaigama during Holy Mass at St. Peter’s Pastoral Area, Idu Karmo of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Let Challenges Not “extinguish our hopes for a better Nigeria”: Catholic Archbishop

Jul 17, 2023

Archbishop  Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has cautioned against despair amid a myriad of challenges, and underscored the need to maintain hope for better days.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama administers the Sacrament of Confirmation at the Sacred Heart Parish of Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Sincerity, Equitability among Qualities Nigerian Leaders Need to Address Challenges

Jul 10, 2023

To address the “countless challenges” the people of God in the West African nation of Nigeria are experiencing, the country’s leaders need to practice sincerity, equitability, and prudence in addition to “fervent prayers”, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama has said.

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama administers the Sacrament of Confirmation at Holy Spirit Pastoral Area, Byazhin of Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Let’s “remain firmly rooted in God” amid Threats: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria

Jun 27, 2023

The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has encouraged the people of God in the West African nation to remain faithful to God amid threats made against the innocent who try to do the right thing.