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Catholic Church in Nigeria
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.
Pentecost Sunday Massacre in Nigerian Church “an act of genocide”: Catholic Bishop
A Nigerian Catholic Bishop has, in an interview with Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, said the Pentecost Sunday attack on St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese that left 39 Catholics killed and more than 80 injured was an “act of genocide”.
Selection of Bishop Candidates Goes Beyond Ethnicity, Place of Origin: Nuncio in Nigeria
The selection of candidates for the Episcopal office in the Catholic Church goes beyond ethnic backgrounds and geographical origins, the Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria has said.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Want Pastor “thoroughly” Investigated Over Alleged Abuses
Christian leaders in Nigeria are calling on security agents “to thoroughly investigate” Josiah Peter Asumosa for allegedly locking up dozens of adults and children at the basement of a church reportedly “waiting for the second coming of Jesus Christ”.
Nigerian Catholic Bishop Calls Church Massacre "my own September 11th"
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Italian Priest in Nigeria “responding to treatment” after Captors’ Beatings: Official
An Italian Catholic Priest ministering in Benin City Archdiocese in Nigeria is “responding to treatment” after he suffered injuries from his captors, the Chancellor of the Nigerian Archdiocese has said.
Nigerian Catholic Diocese Directs Offering “Mass of Thanksgiving” after Priest’s Release
Catholic Priests ministering in Kafanchan Diocese in Nigeria have been directed to celebrate Holy Mass in “Thanksgiving to God” following the safe release of Fr. Emmanuel Silas from captivity “barely 24 hours after his abduction”.
Prayers Sought for “quick, safe release” of Catholic Priest in Kafanchan Diocese, Nigeria
Prayers are being sought for the “quick and safe release” of a Catholic Priest kidnapped from his Parish residence in Kafanchan Diocese, Nigeria.
Faith Entities “not consulted” in Move to Legalize Abortion in Nigerian State: Archbishop
Faith-based leaders and Catholics were not consulted in the move by the State of Lagos in Nigeria to legalize abortion through what is being described as the “safe termination of pregnancy for legal indications", Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins of Lagos Archdiocese has said.
Let’s Join “mission of peace, reconciliation, repentance”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has called upon the people of God in the West African country to become part of the mission that Jesus Christ entrusted to his 72 disciples in pairs as narrated in Luke’s Gospel.
Positive Psychology Entity in Kenya to Foster Ethical Living in Planned Training: Official
The training that members of the Positive Psychology Association of Kenya (PPAK) have organized this month seeks to go beyond the usual focus on “life skills”, an official of the Kenyan entity has said.
Nigerian Archbishop Cries at Gravesite of Slain Prest as Catholics Protest Violence
“People are tired of the killing," a priest from the Archdiocese of Kaduna told CNA.
Nigeria “never had it this bad in terms of insecurity”: Catholic Archbishop at Wake Mass
At the Vigil Mass in honor the late Fr. Vitus Borogo, a Catholic Clergy of Kaduna Archdiocese, the Archbishop of the Nigerian has decried the high levels of insecurity in the West African country, saying it has reached unprecedented levels.
Nigerians “on edge; nobody is safe anywhere”: Catholic Archbishop amid Rising Insecurity
The Catholic Archbishop of Kaduna in Nigeria has decried the deteriorating security in various parts of the West African nation, regretting the fact that “nobody is safe anywhere” in the country.
Catholic Association in Nigeria “alarmed” over Targeted Killings, Kidnappings
Members of the Association of Papal Knights and Medalists in Nigeria have expressed concern over the increase in cases of killings and kidnappings that seem to target Christians in the West African nation.
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Direct “special prayers” for Pentecost Sunday Massacre Victims
Catholic Bishops of Nigeria’s Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province (IEP) have directed that “special prayers” be offered on July 5 in commemoration of those affected by the Pentecost Sunday attack on St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese that left 39 Catholic worshippers killed and more than 80 injured.
