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Catholic Church in Nigeria
Priests are “first and foremost bridge builders”: Nigerian-born Permanent Observer to UN
The representative of the Holy See to the European Office of the United Nations and Specialized Institutions in Geneva, Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, has underscored the main role of Catholic Priests saying they are “first and foremost bridge builders”.
“It’s a miracle I escaped”, Catholic Nun in Nigeria Says after Surviving Deadly Shooting
Sr. Esther Nkiru Ezedinachi, a member of the Handmaids of the Child Jesus in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia who survived a fatal shooting incident in the embattled Anambra State last month finds it difficult to believe that she escaped the February 24 episode unscathed.
Support, Save Suffering Youth from “wind of social disorder”: Nigerian Catholic Archbishop
A Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria has called for the support of young people in the country who he says are struggling with unemployment and other forms of “social disorder”.
Nigerian Priest Recalls Journey to Priesthood after Converting from Islam to Catholicism
A Catholic Priest recently ordained in Nigeria’s Jalingo Diocese has, in an interview with ACI Africa, recalled his journey to the Priesthood after he converted from Islam to Catholicism.
Nigerian State Pledges to Hand Schools Back to Catholic Church after Multiple Decades
The governor of Nigeria’s Ondo State has promised to reinstate the ownership of schools initially belonging to Catholic missionaries within his jurisdiction after close to five decades of confiscation.
We Must Not Pass Crime to Future Generations: Christian Leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State are calling for a break in the cycle of banditry, murders and other forms of crime that have affected the State saying the vices should not be passed on to future generations.
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Urge Elected Leaders to Foster “fraternity among all citizens”
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria are calling upon elected leaders to go beyond what distinguishes Nigerians and foster “fraternity among all citizens” in the West African nation.
Catholic Priest Abducted in Nigeria’s Kaduna Archdiocese, Security Guard Killed
A Catholic Priest serving in Nigeria's Kaduna Archdiocese has been kidnapped by gunmen in the early hours of Tuesday, March 8 and his security guard killed.
Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Blames Country’s Corruption on Insensitivity to Evil
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama has said the insensitivity of people of God to evil in Nigeria has heightened corruption to the extent that solutions to most challenges are sought through graft.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Nigeria’s Owerri Archbishop, Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Archbishop Anthony John Valentine Obinna of the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri in Nigeria and appointed his successor.
Persistent Insecurity in Nigeria “biggest threat to 2023 elections”, Christian Leaders Say
Representatives of Christian leaders in Nigeria have expressed concern about persistent insecurity in the West African nation saying it constitutes the “biggest threat” to general elections scheduled to take place next year.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Says Intimidation Has Become a Survival Technique in Country
Violence in Nigeria is on the rise and the people are intimidating others for survival, the Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese has said.
Recite Rosary in Lent to “collapse bloodletting cloud” in Nigeria: Bishops of Onitsha
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria’s Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province are calling on the people of God under their pastoral care to pray the Holy Rosary “daily and faithfully” throughout the Lenten Season imploring for peace in the Southeastern part of the country.
Archbishop in Nigeria Advocates for Wise Leadership, Cautions against “blind guides”
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria has called on religious and political leaders in the West African country to lead with wisdom by working on their own faults before correcting others so as to free themselves from “blind guides.”
Not Observing Lent Empties Christianity of “authentic power, identity”: Nigerian Bishop
Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of Nigeria’s Oyo Diocese has urged Christians to observe Lent, saying failure to take part in the 40-day period characterized by prayer, fasting and almsgiving undermines the “authentic power and identity” of Christianity.
“Stop misleading politicians by endorsements”, Nigerian Bishop Urges Religious Leaders
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has urged religious leaders in the West African country to refrain from endorsing politicians and termed such moves as “misleading”.
"We all weep for these victims": Nigerian Cardinal Responds after Gunmen Kill 200 People
Cardinal Onaiyekan said: ‘They attack farmers’ fields, kill farmers and no one says anything.’
Nigerian Catholic Bishop Says He is "fine", amid Reports He Was Summoned by State Police
Following Nigerian media reports over the weekend that a Catholic bishop had been summoned for questioning by a state security agency, the bishop in question says he is "fine" and that "the matter [has] actually passed."
Nigerian Bishop Who Criticized Government over Christian Persecution Summoned: Report
A prominent Nigerian bishop has reportedly been ordered in for questioning by a state security agency, after the prelate criticized Nigeria’s government for complicity in the face of kidnappings and other persecution of the country’s Christians.
Christian Persecution in Nigeria “more intense now than ever”: Catholic Bishop
A Nigerian Catholic bishop has challenged the United States Secretary of State to justify his decision to remove Nigeria from a persecution watchlist, saying that he has witnessed firsthand the brutal ongoing persecution against Christians in Africa’s most populous nation.
