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Catholic Church in Nigeria
Catholic Bishops, Priests in Nigeria Commit to Creating Awareness ahead of 2023 Elections
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) and those of the Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA) have jointly expressed their commitment to creating as much political awareness as possible at the grassroots level to encourage full participation of the electorate in the country’s elections slated for 25 February 2023.
Nigeria’s Owerri Archdiocese to Resume “Kiss of Peace” During Liturgical Celebrations
The leadership of the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri in Nigeria has directed the resumption of the shaking of hands during liturgical celebrations following a decline in reported cases of COVID-19 in the West African nation.
To Address Nigeria’s Challenges, “make adequate policies”: Catholic Bishops to Government
There is need for the government of Nigeria to put in place “adequate policies” to be able to address the challenges the West African nation is facing, including youth unemployment, poverty, debt burden, and insecurity, among others, Catholic Bishops have said.
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Conclude Plenary Assembly with Appeal for Political Sobriety
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have, in their communiqué at the end of their 2022 second Plenary Assembly, appealed to politicians involved in the 2023 general elections campaigns to foster sobriety.
Nigerian President Says Government “will continue to support Church in freedom of worship”
Nigeria’s Federal government “will continue to support the Church in the freedom of worship,” the President of the West African nation has told Christian leaders in the country.
Knights of St. John in Nigeria to Resume Operation after Catholic Bishops Lift Suspension
Members of the Knights of St. John’s International (KSJI) in Nigeria are to resume their activities in the West African nation after Catholic Bishops in the country lifted the suspension they had placed on the operation of the Catholic men’s fraternal organization.
Let’s Pray for Nigeria’s Political Leaders “to be submissive to the will of God”: Bishop
A Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has invited the people of God in the West African nation to pray for their political leaders involved in campaigns ahead of the 2023 elections to “always turn to God”, submitting to His will.
Recent Creation of Nigerian Bishop as Cardinal Hailed as “an elevation of local Church”
The elevation of Bishop Peter Ebere Okpaleke of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese to the rank of Cardinal is a promotion of the local Church, the people of God in Nigeria, a Catholic Archbishop in the West African nation has said.
Freed Catholic Priest in Nigeria Recounts Details of His Kidnapping by Insurgents
Father Stephen Ojapah had fallen fast asleep late on May 25 after an exhausting day of parish work when two men with rifles ordered him to get out of bed and follow them.
Report True, Fair News “no matter who is touched”: Nigerian Bishop to Catholic Journalists
Catholic journalists need to report “actual events” keen on the truth and fairness “no matter who is touched”, the Bishop of Nigeria’s Abakaliki Diocese has said, and cautioned against sidelining “the poor, those in the rural areas, those who have no voice of their own”.
Vote for Leaders Keen to “heal, unite, prosper” Suffering Nigerians: Catholic Archbishop
Eligible voters in Nigeria’s 2023 elections need to consider voting for political leaders keen to bring about healing, unity, and prosperity among Nigerians “suffering poverty and insecurity”, a Catholic Archbishop in the country has said.
In Nigeria, “there is no problem between Christians and Muslims”, Catholic Bishop Says
There is no problem between members of the two major religious groups in Nigeria, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in the West African nation has said in reference to Christians and Muslims.
Nigeria Needs Priests Who Can “teach, witness” amid Turbulence: Catholic Archbishop
Nigeria needs Priests who are ready to give hope to the people of God who are targeted in religious-based violence, the Archbishop of the Catholic Diocese of Abuja has said.
Vote for “credible leaders” in 2023 Elections: Vicar General of Lagos Archdiocese, Nigeria
The Vicar General of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos in Nigeria has urged Christians in the West African nation to “elect credible leaders” in the general elections scheduled for 2023.
“Be our voice”, Bishop in Nigeria to Catholic Entities, Says Terrorists are Well Connected
Those behind the ongoing killings, kidnappings and displacements targeting Christians in Nigeria are well connected individuals internationally and are misrepresenting the extent of the persecution in the West African nation, the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Makurdi Diocese has said.
Catholic Archdiocese in Nigeria Facilitating Advocacy Project to Counter Human Trafficking
The Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja is facilitating an advocacy initiative aimed at countering the vice of human trafficking in the West African nation.
Catholic Charity’s Trauma Counseling Program to Handle Rising Mental Cases in Nigeria
The Catholic peace and charity foundation, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), has embarked on training of community volunteers in Nigeria’s Anambra State to equip them with psychosocial skills to provide care to mentally challenged people in the West African country.
Nigeria’s Future Depends on “outcome of the 2023 elections”, Catholic Bishop Says
There is a need to sensitize the people of God in Nigeria concerning the seriousness of the 2023 elections as the country’s future depends on its outcome, a Catholic Bishop in the West African country has said.
Religious Order in Nigeria “full of joy” after Four Kidnapped Nuns Regain Freedom Unharmed
Member of the Sisters of Jesus the Saviour (Saviourite Sisters - SJS) in Nigeria have expressed their joy following the “unconditional and safe release” of four of their members who were abducted on their way to a Thanksgiving Eucharistic Celebration of one of their members on Sunday, August 21.
Religious Order in Nigeria Seeking “intense prayers” for Release of Kidnapped Nuns
The leadership of the Sisters of Jesus the Saviour (Saviourite Sisters - SJS) in Nigeria is seeking “intense prayer” for the “quick and safe release” of four members who were abducted on their way to Holy Mass in the West African nation on Sunday, August 21.
