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Pope Francis Appoints Bishops for Dioceses of Nebbi in Uganda, Lafia in Nigeria
Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Raphael p’Mony Wokorach as the Local Ordinary of Uganda’s Nebbi Diocese and Fr. David Ajang as the Bishop of Lafia Diocese in Nigeria.
Faith Leaders in Nigeria Cautioned against “religious pettiness, finger-pointing”
Faith leaders in Nigeria have been cautioned against the tendency to engage in inessential matters that create a sense of competitiveness between religions.
Nigeria’s Seminarians “more determined to study for priesthood” Since Murder of Colleague
A year after gunmen attacked the Good Shepherd Catholic Major Seminary in Nigeria’s Archdiocese of Kaduna, kidnapped four Seminarians and later killed one of them, the Rector of the formation center says Seminarians there are “more determined than ever” in their journey to Priesthood.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Recovering from Trauma after Weeklong Captivity
The Nigerian Catholic Priest who had been kidnapped March 15 is recovering from trauma after having spent a week in captivity.
Thanks to Salesians, Borehole Project in Nigeria to Supply Clean Water, Prevent Diseases
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Enugu are facilitating a borehole project aimed at providing clean water to an indigenous community.
“We must encourage people who are sick or dying to give hope” Nigerian Archbishop
A Nigerian Archbishop has called on the people of God in the West African country to exercise the fifth corporal work of mercy, which calls for the visiting the sick and comforting them.
Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Want Parliament to Suspend Bill on Muslim Headscarf
Christian leaders in Nigeria have called on the leadership of the country’s National Assembly to suspend the Bill that seeks to institutionalize the wearing of the Muslim headscarf popularly known as the “hijab” in the West African nation.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Decry “collapse of security” Following Attack on Governor
The attack on Governor Samuel Ortom of Nigeria’s Benue State over the weekend has exposed the level of insecurity in the West African nation, Christian leaders in the country have said.
“Our country is crying, shouting in pain”: Nigerian Bishop
A Nigerian Bishop has bemoaned the myriad challenges bedeviling the West African nation saying that the country “is crying, shouting in pain.”
Appeal for Prayers, Speedy, Safe Release of Nigerian Catholic Priest Kidnapped March 15
Prayers are being sought in Nigeria’s Warri Diocese for the safe and “speedy release” of the member of the Clergy who was abducted Monday, March 15.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Hail Holy See’s Clarification on Same-Sex Unions
Christian leaders in the West African nation of Nigeria have hailed Holy See’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) for clarifying that the Catholic Church does not have the power to bless same-sex unions, terming the move “godly and timely.”
Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Sue Government over Law Seeking to Control Churches
Christian leaders in Nigeria have sued the government over the controversial Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 that seeks to allow the authorities to control church operations.
In Life’s Journey, Nigerians Have Suffered Multiple “snake bites”: Archbishop
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has likened the suffering of Nigerians to that of the Biblical Israelites who were bitten by snakes on their journey to the promised land.
Planned Salesian Agricultural Training to Benefit Thousands of Nigeria’s Youth, Widows
At least 5,000 youth and widows in Nigeria are expected to benefit from a training in agriculture, which members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) at St. Joseph’s farm Sagamu, Ogun State, within the territory of the Catholic Diocese of Ijebu-Ode are spearheading.
Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Fault State Approval of Muslim Headscarf in Mission Schools
Christian leaders in Nigeria have faulted Kwara State’s approval of the wearing of Muslim headscarf (hijab) in “Christian Mission schools.”
Nigerian Bishop Faults Country’s Leadership for Lack of National Vision, Direction
A Bishop in Nigeria has, at a webinar, faulted the leadership of the West African country for failing to provide direction and a national “vision about where we are going.”
Head of Catholic Church in Nigeria Thankful for Support of Pope Francis amid Insurgency
The head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has expressed gratitude to the Holy See for its solidarity with the country that is battling Boko Haram insurgency.
Feeding the Hungry “an ethical imperative, powerful form of prayer”: Nigerian Archbishop
Putting into practice the first of the seven corporal works of mercy that calls upon the people of God to feed the hungry is an “ethical imperative” and a “powerful form of prayer,” a Nigerian Archbishop has said.
Learn Collaboration, Obedience from St. Joseph, Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria Encourages
On the occasion of the first anniversary of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese, the Apostolic Nuncio in the West African country has called on the people of God in the Diocese to emulate the collaborative spirit and obedience, which St. Joseph portrayed.
“All our property, my books, everything is gone,” Nigerian Cleric on Torched Parish House
The Priest-in-Charge of St. Mary’s Parish of Nigeria’s Zaria Diocese that was razed last week under unclear circumstances has, in an interview with ACI Africa, recalled the damage, saying they lost “everything” that was in the Parish house.
