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Catholic Church in Nigeria
Nigeria “gradually becoming a huge national morgue”, Catholic Bishop Laments, Urges President to Renew Nigerians’ Hope
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has decried the many atrocities in the West African nation, which he says is “gradually” turning into a vast “national morgue” owing to the multiple victims of attacks.
Nigeria’s Political Leaders Abetting Insecurity “can only celebrate an empty Easter”: Catholic Bishop
Political leaders in Nigeria who have resources at their disposal to address security challenges and are not doing so cannot be part of the celebrations around the victory of Jesus Christ over death, Easter, Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of the country’s Oyo Catholic Diocese has said.
Amid Persecution of Christians in Nigeria, Let’s Pray for “conversion of those committed to evil”: Apostolic Nuncio
The representative of the Holy Father in Nigeria has called upon Christians to respond to persecutions and killings targeting followers of Christ with continued prayer for the conversion of those behind the attacks.
Terrorism, Bloodshed, Banditry Making “God weep for Nigeria”: Catholic Archbishop
The vices taking place in the West African nation of Nigeria have upset God to the extent that He is “weeping” for the country, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said.
Over 50 Killed in Latest Attack in Nigeria’s Plateau State, Catholic Bishop Decries “tranquilizing drug of complacency”
The people of God in Nigeria seem to have consumed a “tranquilizer” that is behind their silence amid deadly attacks, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has said.
More Groups Join Cry for Safety of Bishop Anagbe after Speaking Out against Christian Persecution in Nigeria
“His fight is our fight”, Catholics in Nigeria's Catholic Diocese of Makurdi have said, declaring solidarity with their shepherd, Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe, who has received arrest threats for telling the world that Nigeria is unsafe for Christians.
“A disgrace”: Cardinal Onaiyekan in Nigeria Decries Neglect of Elderly, Urges National Rebirth ahead of Easter
John Cardinal Onaiyekan has faulted the Nigerian government for failing to care for the elderly, saying that senior citizens are suffering neglect, abandonment, and poverty in a country they once helped to build.
Holy Week an Invitation “to move from sin to grace, fear to faith”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria
As the Lenten Season draws to a close, ushering in the Holy Week and Easter, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Abuja Catholic Archdiocese has invited the people of God under his pastoral care to engage in a “deeper” personal reflection and “true repentance”.
Catholic Diocese in Nigeria to “pursue the return” of Catholic Schools from Government
Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Wukari has pledged to engage with the government of Taraba State on the potential return of schools that the Catholic Church formerly managed but are now under government control.
“Unacceptable, criminal and sinful”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Condemns Killing of 16 in Edo State
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has weighed in on the March 28 killing of 16 individuals in Uromi, Edo State.
Catholic Youths in Nigeria Urged to Explore Social Media for Evangelization amid Erosion of Moral Values
The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has initiated a program aimed at addressing the rising moral decline in the Nigerian society by fostering values of love, empathy, and service among young people.
“I'm not afraid of death”: Nigerian Priest Recounts Ordeal as Abductee, Attributes Escape to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Fr. Isaac Agabi, a member of the Clergy of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi, who was abducted alongside a Seminarian on Trinity Sunday 2020 has recounted his experience as an abductee, attributing his successful escape to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
“Democratize development to develop democracy”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria to Political Leaders
There is need for politicians in Africa to go beyond the ethnicities they identify with and facilitate the realization of development projects across distinctive affiliations, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Sokoto Catholic Diocese has said.
Catholic Priest Abducted from Owerri in Nigeria Regains Freedom, Chancellor Appreciates “fraternal solidarity, prayers”
Fr. John Ubaechu, who was abducted on March 23 from the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri has regained his freedom, an official of the Nigerian Metropolitan See has confirmed.
Catholic Bishop’s Passionate Plea to the U.S. that Angered Nigerian Muslim Leaders and Government
Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria has appealed to the U.S to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) owing to increased Islamist attacks against Christians in the West African nation, attracting a backlash from Muslim leaders in the country who have described the Bishop’s testimony as “unsubstantiated”.
Planned Protests against Kidnapping, Killing in Nigeria’s Auchi Diocese “to honour our martyrs”: Convener
The planned protests against the kidnapping and killing of Catholic Priests, farmers, and other community members in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi are to honour all the fallen martyrs in Edo State, the convener of the three-day peaceful demonstrations set to begin on Tuesday, March 25 has told ACI Africa.
Nigeria’s Owerri Catholic Archdiocese Appeals for Prayers for “quick and safe release” of Abducted Priest
The Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri is appealing for prayers for the speedy and “safe release” of Fr. John Ubaechu, who was abducted on Sunday, March 23.
Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja Dedicates 2025 Lenten Campaign towards “multipurpose centre” to House Youths
The 2025 Lenten Campaign collections in the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria will go towards the building of a “multipurpose centre” to house members of the country’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
Seminarian Abducted Alongside Catholic Priest from Nigeria’s Auchi Diocese “gruesomely” Murdered, Priest Regains Freedom
Andrew Peter, the Seminarian abducted on March 3 from a Parish Rectory in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi alongside Fr. Philip Ekweli was murdered by his abductors, an official of the Nigerian Diocese has confirmed.
Nigerian Catholic Diocese Launches Prayer Program to Foster Reconciliation in Ongoing 2025 Jubilee Year
Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa of the Catholic Diocese of Katsina in Nigeria has unveiled a series of spiritual initiatives aimed at fostering reconciliation in marking the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year.
