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Catholic Peace Organization in Nigeria Appeals for Security Boost amid Increased Attacks
The international community looking to assist Nigeria in the fight against terrorist attacks can help by boosting the country’s security forces, the leadership of a religious conflict resolution organization working in the West African country has said.
“Do not be deceived by ethnic, religious jingoists,” Nigerian Prelate Cautions Youths
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has cautioned the youth under his pastoral care against giving room to antagonism on the basis of ethnicity and religion, including utterances that can foster divisions.
Completion of Nigerian Cathedral “not one person’s achievement”: Bishop at Dedication
The construction of St. Theresa’s Cathedral of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Nsukka is a fruit of collective efforts and contributions from various individuals, the Local Ordinary the Diocese said Thursday, November 19 during the dedication Mass of the 5500-seater Cathedral that took 29 years to complete.
Plans Underway for Dedication of Nigerian Cathedral after 29 Years of Construction
After close to three decades of construction, plans are underway for the dedication of St. Theresa Cathedral of Nigeria’s Nsukka Diocese.
Police Brutality Protests in Nigeria Offered Prospect for “Church to guide youths”: Bishop
Peaceful protests against police brutality in Nigeria presented an opportunity for the Catholic Church in the West African nation to guide young people on their quest for a better society, a Catholic Bishops has said in a statement.
Synod in Nigeria’s Makurdi Diocese to "look into proper ways of evangelization": Bishop
The third Diocesan Synod of Nigeria’s Makurdi Diocese that kicked off over the weekend seeks to “look into” methods of sharing faith, the Local Ordinary said.
“You cannot regulate what you are not in control of”: Nigerian Cleric to Gov’t over SMedia
A Catholic Cleric in Nigeria has faulted government attempts in the West African nation to regulate social media engagement saying it is “an effort in futility” since State officials are not even “in control” of the online platforms.
Do “not to give in to despair,” Prelate Reassures “aggrieved” Young People in Nigeria
A Prelate at Nigeria’s Archdiocese of Abuja has encouraged young people who are weighed down by the tough economic times not to despair but to hold onto the hope for a better tomorrow.
“Tread with caution” in Handling Anti-Police Brutality Protesters: Nigerian Prelate
Reports of Nigeria's federal government seizing passports and freezing the bank accounts of protesters who demonstrated against police brutality orchestrated by the controversial Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) is a concern to the Archbishop of Lagos who has advised the authorities involved to “tread with caution.”
U.S.-Based Cleric, Nun Say Militants Getting Help to Attack Christians in Nigeria
A Nigerian-born Catholic Cleric and Sister ministering in the Diocese of Brooklyn within the Archdiocese of New York in the United States have blamed the ongoing attacks meted against Christians in Nigeria on the laxity of the government to act, saying that attackers are getting help to carry out the atrocities.
Nigeria’s Muslim Leaders Petition Security to Interrogate Catholic Bishop over Sermon
Muslim leaders in Nigeria have petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and other security heads in country to interrogate the Catholic Bishop of Nsukka Diocese over alleged “hateful sermon” that they say led to attacks on Muslims in some parts of the West African nation.
"Protest, talk, shout, use media, do so positively but don’t destroy": Nigerian Prelate
An Archbishop in Nigeria has emphasized the need for peaceful protests amid reports of looting and destruction of property in the nationwide youth-led demonstrations.
Invoking Ethnic, Religious Sentiments Shifts “focus from noble cause”: Prelate in Nigeria
Attempts to invoke tribal and religious perspectives in the ongoing protests in Nigeria shifts the focus from the initial “noble cause” with the risk of derailing the entire initiative, the Archbishop of Nigeria’s Lagos Archdiocese has said.
Children in Nigeria Pray for Persecuted Christians in Global Rosary Initiative
Catholic Children in Nigeria joined the rest of the world in the challenge dubbed “A million children praying the Rosary” praying for an end to violence in the West African country that continues to witness attacks against Christians.
Protests amid “uncivilized conduct of looting, arson” Saddening: Nigerian Archbishop
Reports of looting and destruction of property amid nationwide protests in Nigeria have “saddened” the Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese who has recalled the initially youth-led peaceful demonstrations against the country’s Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
Pope Francis Prays for Peace in Nigeria “through the promotion of justice”
Pope Francis appealed for an end to violence in Nigeria after reciting the Angelus Sunday.
Attempt to Desecrate Recently Reconsecrated Church in Nigeria’s Makurdi Diocese Thwarted
A fresh attempt to desecrate St. Peter’s Low-Level Parish in Nigeria’s Makurdi Diocese was thwarted Wednesday, October 21 by security officials guarding the church.
These are Nigeria’s “difficult but defining moments,” Prelate Says amid Growing Protests
After testimonies of excessive use of force against protesters in Nigeria emerged, including reports of at least a dozen deaths and renewed demonstrations in various cities of Africa’s most populous nation, a Catholic Archbishop has described the country’s situation as “difficult” but presenting an opportunity for a transition.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Condemn Use of Violence on “unarmed, peaceful protesters”
The reported use of excessive force on those peacefully protesting against police brutality in Nigeria has caught the attention of Christian leaders in the West African nation who have, in different platforms, condemned the excesses and reiterated their support for peaceful protests.
Every Christian has “a missionary DNA”, Nigerian Prelate on World Mission Sunday
The call to be a Missionary has no boundaries of whether or not one has been called into Priesthood or Religious Life, a Catholic Prelate in Nigeria has underscored, outlining the various roles of all Christians in participating in the Church’s mission.
