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Catholic Church in Nigeria
Bishop Appeals for Prayers for Church’s Future in Africa as SECAM Plenary Gets Underway
Catholic Bishops in Africa who are meeting in Ghana’s capital, Accra, need to be supported by prayers as they deliberate on the Church on the continent and her future, the President of the Pan African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS) has said.
Nigerian Christian Entity Distances “itself from unveiling of Vice-presidential candidate”
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has disassociated itself from a section of church leaders who were reportedly at the official unveiling of the vice-presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of 2023 general elections.
“Enough is enough!”: Catholic Archbishop on Killing of 14 Youth in Nigerian State
The Metropolitan Archbishop of Owerri in Nigeria has appealed for an end to massacres in the West African nation, especially in Imo State following the July 17 killing of 14 young people who are said to have been coming from a marriage ceremony when they met their killers.
Murder of Nigerian Catholic Priest Indication of “failed country”: Cleric at Funeral Mass
The murder of Fr. John Mark Cheitnum, a member of the Clergy of Nigeria’s Kafanchan Diocese, reflects “a failed state and also a failed country”, a Catholic Priest has said.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Pray for Better Government after Murder of Catholic Priest
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the failure of the Nigerian authorities to bring religious extremists targeting innocent Christians to book, and prayed for a government that does not treat criminals in the country “with kid gloves”.
Nigeria’s Federal Government Has Refused to Help, Catholic Priest on Abductions, Killings
The federal government of Nigeria has everything it needs to stop the ongoing attacks that are targeting Christians but has refused to help, a Catholic Priest in the West African country has said.
Don’t Elect Candidates Associated with Cult, Corruption: Christian Leaders in Nigeria
Christian leaders in Nigeria have called on the people of God in the West African country to evaluate political candidates in the 2023 general elections so that politicians associated with “any cult”, corruption and any violent religious groups are not elected.
At Least 65 Christians Killed in Nigeria’s Benue State in Last Two Months: Catholic Bishop
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria has decried the increase in the number of Christians killed in Nigeria’s Benue State where he says at least 65 followers of Christ have lost their lives “over the past two months” following targeted attacks.
Nigerian Catholic Diocese Announces “gruesome murder” of One of Two Abducted Priests
The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Nigeria has announced the “gruesome murder” of Fr. John Mark Cheitnum who kidnapped on July 15 alongside Fr. Denatus Cleopas, the latter having safely escaped from his captors.
Croatian Aid Meant to Show Pentecost Attack Victims in Nigeria “you are not forgotten”
Forty-one people were killed by gunmen who opened fire during a Pentecost Sunday Mass.
Nigerian Diocese Seeking Prayers for “unconditional release” of Two Kidnapped Priests
The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Nigeria has asked for prayers after two Catholic priests were kidnapped Friday, July 15 evening.
Suspended Nigerian Catholic Priest Apologizes, Denounces His Book Content as “contentious”
Fr. John Okwoeze Odey, the member of the Clergy of Abakaliki Diocese in Nigeria who was suspended in November last year in relation to a book he authored has apologized and denounced the content of the published book as “contentious” and replete with “half-truths and innuendos”.
Claims that Nigerian Archbishop Endorsed Political Candidate “false news”: Disclaimer
News reports alleging that the Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has endorsed the vice-presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) party in the 2023 election are false, the Archdiocesan Communications Director has said in a disclaimer.
Clergy in Nigeria “have become an endangered species”: Catholic Priests’ Association
Officials of the Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA) have lamented the high levels of insecurity in the country, with members of the Clergy as a primary target.
Catholic Diocese in Nigeria Thankful for “speedy and safe release” of Spiritan Priest
The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo in Nigeria has expressed gratitude to God and the people of God for their prayers following the “speedy and safe release” of Fr. Peter Amodu who had been kidnapped July 6.
Be Responsible, Protect “lives, properties of Nigerians”: Cardinal-designate to Government
The Cardinal-designate in Nigeria has challenged the Federal government of the West African nation to become responsible and protect the lives and property of citizens amid increasing cases of kidnappings and murder.
“Material means must never obscure supernatural dimension of Church”: Nuncio in Nigeria
Exposure to means of livelihood by world standards, including physical structures, material riches, and power “must never obscure” the people of God from heavenly values that define the “Church’s life and action”, the Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria has said.
Pioneer Catholic Bishop of Zaria Diocese in Nigeria Dies at 66 after Short Illness
The first Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Zaria in Nigeria has passed on at the age of 66.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Decries Government Laxity Regarding Deborah Yakubu Murder
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria has decried failure of authorities in the country to bring killers of Deborah Yakubu to book, nearly two months following the murder of the Christian girl who was accused of blaspheming Prophet Muhammad.
Nigerian Catholic Diocese Seeking Prayers for “quick and safe release” of Spiritan Priest
The leadership of the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo in Nigeria is appealing for prayers for the “quick and safe release” of a member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers – Spiritans) who was kidnapped Wednesday, July 6.
