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Fr. Joseph Akete Bako

Late Fr. Joseph Akete Bako. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Archdiocese in Nigeria Announces “with heavy heart” Death of Kidnapped Priest

May 11, 2022

Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna has announced the passing on Fr. Joseph Akete Bako who was kidnapped from the Archdiocese in March.

Fr.Joseph Akete Bako. Credit: Father Emmanuel Anyanwu

Mixed Signals as Nigerian Catholic Archdiocese Disputes Abducted Priest Murder Allegations

May 8, 2022

Conflicting reports have emerged describing the fate of a Catholic Priest who was kidnapped in Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna, with some sources alleging that the Priest has been tortured to death in captivity.    

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Superior of 321-year-old Order with Dominant African Membership Cautions against “impoverished” Spirituality

Stephen Cardinal Ameyu of South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba. Credit: Radio Maria South Sudan

“Let's give one another light, life, not darkness”: Cardinal in South Sudan in Christmas Message

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Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Appeal for Peace, Justice ahead of Christmas, Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year Celebrations

Bishop Simeon Okezuo Nwobi. Credit: Ahiara Diocese

On First Episcopal Anniversary, Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Grateful for “fruits of the journey so far”

Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica before Mass on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2024, officially launching the Jubilee Year 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Launches Jubilee 2025 with Opening of Holy Door

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Christians in Gaza, Syria "need everything": Vatican Cardinal

Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica before Mass on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2024, officially launching the Jubilee Year 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

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“Clearly forbidden”: Religious Leaders in Sierra Leone Oppose Government Plan to Legalize Abortion

Bishop Simeon Okezuo Nwobi. Credit: Ahiara Diocese

On First Episcopal Anniversary, Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Grateful for “fruits of the journey so far”

Stephen Cardinal Ameyu of South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba. Credit: Radio Maria South Sudan

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Be “living witness of God’s love”: Catholic Bishop in Ivory Coast to Woman Religious at Final Vows, Emphasizes Fidelity

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