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Catholic Church in Nigeria
Why Jihadists are Killing Muslims in Nigeria in Alarming Numbers: Study Report
A recent study by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has revealed that jihadists in Nigeria are killing their fellow Muslims in alarming numbers as extremism rages in various States of the West African country.
Bishop in Nigeria Says “religious undertones” among Causes of Violence, Urges Dialogue
The Bishop of Nigeria's Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has, in his Easter 2022 Message, highlighted “religious undertones” as being among issues that have contributed to the current instability in the West African nation.
“Our land becoming symbolism for darkness”, Nigerian Bishop Says of Killings During Easter
The Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Orlu has condemned the Easter Sunday attack against innocent civilians in Imo State of the Southeastern region of Nigeria, saying that darkness has overcome the country owing to protracted insurgency.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Nigerian Bishop, Appoints Apostolic Administrator
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop John Oke Afareha from the pastoral care of Warri Diocese in Nigeria and appointed Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze as Apostolic Administrator of the Nigerian Episcopal See.
Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Blames Killings, Kidnappings to “cumulative effect of sins”
Banditry and other anti-social activities in different parts of Nigeria emanate from cumulative sins committed by citizens of the West African nation despite their religious affiliations, a Catholic Archbishop in the country has said.
Nigerian Seminarian Who Died During Passion of Christ Drama “was a good guy”: Schoolmate
The Nigerian Catholic Seminarian who tripped and fell while performing in the Passion of Christ drama on Good Friday and was later confirmed dead “was a good guy”, his schoolmate has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Urges World Leaders to “stop hypocrisy, work for peace”
A Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has, in his Easter 2022 Message, called on leaders around the world to “stop their hypocrisy” and instead work for peace following the example of Jesus Christ who exemplifies servant leadership.
“Repent, address needless bloodshed of innocent people”: Nigerian Bishop to Leaders
A Nigerian Catholic Bishop has called on leaders in situations where people are experiencing “bloodshed, suffering and destruction” under their watch to repent and address the challenges.
No 2023 Elections in Nigeria “if insecurity persists unabated”: Christian Leaders
Representatives of Christian leaders in Nigeria have expressed concern about persistent insecurity in the West African nation saying the 2023 general elections might not take place.
Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Urges Leaders “to live simply, to give up their excesses”
The Catholic Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has called upon those in leadership positions in the West African country to embrace humility by giving up “a lot of their excesses” to benefit the needy in society.
Seek “to preserve dignity of priesthood”: Nigerian Archbishop to Priests at Chrism Mass
At the celebration of Chrism Mass in his Episcopal See Tuesday, April 12, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama urged Priests “to preserve the dignity of the priesthood”.
Recommit to Create Better Nigeria “through authentic Christian lives”: Catholic Bishop
Followers of Jesus Christ Nigeria need to recommit themselves toward creating a better country by upholding “authentic Christian lives”, a Catholic Bishop in the West African country has said.
Killing of Dozens in Nigeria’s Plateau State Shows “we are helpless”: Catholic Priest
The Sunday, April 10 killing of at least 70 inhabitants of villages in Kanam local government area of Nigeria’s Plateau State shows how exposed and “helpless” the people of God are in the West African nation, a Catholic Priest has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Pope Francis Appoints University Chaplain Auxiliary Bishop in Nigeria
Pope Francis has appointed the Chaplain of the All Saints Catholic Chaplaincy of the University of Maiduguri Auxiliary Bishop of Maiduguri Diocese in Nigeria.
Nigeria “is founded on a lie, constitution is not working”, Catholic Bishop Says
The Nigerian constitution is not working because it has been crafted by leaders who do not have the people’s interest at heart, the Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Nsukka has said, and concluded that the West African nation “is founded on a lie”.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Freed after Weeks in Captivity, “no ransom paid”
A member of the Clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Minna in Nigeria was freed last Friday, April 8, after weeks in captivity.
Catholic University in Nigeria among New Private Institutions Approved by Government
Peter University, Achina/Onneh under the joint ownership of the Catholic Dioceses of Awka and Ekwulobia in Nigeria is among the 12 new private universities approved by the country’s federal government to operate as a higher learning institution in the West African country.
Pope Francis Appoints New Bishops for Tanzania’s Lindi, Nigeria’s Katsina-ala Dioceses
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Wolfgang Pisa as the Local Ordinary of Tanzania’s Lindi Diocese and Mons. Isaac Bunde Dugu as the Bishop of Katsina-ala Diocese in Nigeria.
Nigeria “graduating” from Crisis to “other criminal elements”: Catholic Archbishop
A Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria has decried the fact that the country is witnessing crisis after crisis, the latest that is part of the series of “criminal elements” being last week’s bombing of a train, an incident in which at least nine lives were lost.
Christian Entity Denounces Sentencing of Nigerian Activist, Says “excessively punitive”
A High Court in Nigeria’s Kano State has sentenced the president of the Nigerian Humanist Society to 24 years behind bars on blasphemy charges, a decision that Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has described as a “gross violation” of the right to the freedoms of expression.
