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Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria. Credit: Sokoto Diocese

Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Feted for “contribution to a better world”

Sep 18, 2023

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria and Founder of The Kukah Centre is the winner of this Year’s Mundo Negro Fraternity Award, which identifies outstanding candidates connected with Africa.

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Sokoto

Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Hailed for “selfless service” on Episcopal Anniversary

Sep 9, 2023

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has been lauded for his “selfless service” to the people of God in the West African nation since he was Consecrated Bishop 12 years ago.

Formerly detained Father Oliver Opara (left) with Ummi Hassan; Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Diocese of Sokoto (not an abductee); Father Stephen Ojapah; and Hassan Fareed Hassan after the four were released from being held captive by terrorists. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Sokoto

Freed Catholic Priest in Nigeria Recounts Details of His Kidnapping by Insurgents

Sep 10, 2022

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.

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Catholic Relief Services (CRS) partnership with Standard Chartered Bank Kenya to support flood victims in Nairobi. Credit: ACI Africa.

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