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Kidnappings
Pastor and more than 80 others Kidnapped in Attacks on Two Nigerian Churches
Armed men kidnapped more than 80 Christians last week in attacks on two separate churches in north-central and northwest Nigeria, reported Morning Star News.
Nigerian Diocese Seeking Prayers for “unconditional release” of Two Kidnapped Priests
The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Nigeria has asked for prayers after two Catholic priests were kidnapped Friday, July 15 evening.
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 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.
American Nun Abducted in Burkina Faso Moved to Start Missionary Facility after 2011 Visit
The American religious sister kidnapped in West Africa this week is a former international leader of her congregation, who was moved to start a missionary outpost in Burkina Faso after a 2011 visit to the country.
Nun Released after Years of Captivity in Mali Thanks God, All Who Facilitated Her Release
Sister Gloria Cecilia Narváez Argoti, a missionary who was abducted in Mali in February 2017 and held for nearly five years, posted Sunday on Twitter thanking God and all those who made possible her liberation.
Project Wake Up Seeking Prayers for Missionary Sister Kidnapped in Mali in 2017
An initiative that works to highlight persecution of Christians released Friday a video seeking prayers for Sister Gloria Cecilia Nárvaez Argoti, a missionary who was abducted in Mali in February 2017.
Our Priests and Nuns are Not for Sale, Nigerian Archbishop on Increased Kidnappings
The Catholic Church in Nigeria is not paying ransom for any Priest, Religious Sister, Catechists or any other Church leader who is kidnapped by Boko Haram and other groups that target Christians, a Prelate in the West African country has said.
U.S. Catholics Having Ties with Kidnapped Nigerian Bishop Pray for His Safety, Freedom
Priests and parishioners in Southern California are praying for the safe return of Bishop Moses Chikwe, the auxiliary bishop of Owerri Archdiocese in Nigeria, who served for several years in the Diocese of San Diego as a priest before returning to his country.
Combined Efforts Needed to Address Causes of Kidnappings, Banditry in Nigeria: Prelate
Combined efforts are needed to deal with insecurity in Africa’s most populous nation, including cases of kidnappings and banditry, an Archbishop in the country has said.
