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Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Disputes Assumption Religious Diversity Dividing Country
Even without religious diversity, Nigeria will still have problems, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has said, disputing allegations that the challenges that the west African country is facing stem from the conflicts between Christians and Muslims.
Christians in Nigeria Living under “severe stress”: Catholic Bishop
For years, Christians in Nigeria have lived under “severe stress”, the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Sokoto Diocese has said.
National Peace Committee Officials in Nigeria Concerned about Violent Election Campaigns
Members of the National Peace Committee (NPC) in Nigeria who include representatives of the Catholic Bishops in the West African nation have raised concern over violent election campaigns ahead of the country’s February 2023 polls.
Bishop in Nigeria Advocates for “culture of a strong legal basis” to Address Extremism
There is need for governments, including those in Africa, to have in place a “culture of a strong legal basis” to address the challenge of religious extremism, a Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has said.
Nigerian Catholic Bishop Cautions Politicians against Exploiting People’s “weaknesses”
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria has cautioned politicians against luring the electorate ahead of the country’s February 2023 general elections, saying political candidates “must not exploit weaknesses of our people”.
In Nigeria, “there is no problem between Christians and Muslims”, Catholic Bishop Says
There is no problem between members of the two major religious groups in Nigeria, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in the West African nation has said in reference to Christians and Muslims.
Africa Needs to Unite in Proposing “integral human development policies”: Catholic Bishop
The Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has urged finance ministers in African countries to unanimously propose policies that seek to promote the development of African people for the common good of the continent.
Religious Extremism, Violence in Nigeria at “absolutely appalling” Level: Catholic Charity
Religious extremism and violence are at “absolutely appalling” levels in the West African country of Nigeria, the leadership of the Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), has said.
Nigerian Catholic Cathedral Attacked amid Muslim Youth Protests, 24-Hour Curfew Declared
A 24-hour curfew has been declared in Nigeria’s Sokoto State amid Muslim youth protests characterized with destruction of property, including the Holy Family Catholic Cathedral of Sokoto Diocese.
Stoning, Murder of Nigerian Christian Student “criminal, law must take its cause”: Bishop
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria has condemned the killing of a Christian student at her college, noting that the murder is “a criminal act and the law must take its cause”.
Nigerian Bishop’s "controversial" Easter Message Was Prophetic, Catholic Priest Says
A U.S-based Catholic Priest has come to the defense of a Nigerian Bishop whose Easter 2022 Message has triggered controversy, with a State official accusing the Catholic Church leader of being extremely critical of the government and getting too involved in politics.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Says He Speaks “to invoke conversation”, Not to Attract Support
The Bishop of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese known for speaking boldly against failures in good governance has said that he does not speak to gain followers but “to invoke conversation”.
Bishop in Nigeria Says “religious undertones” among Causes of Violence, Urges Dialogue
The Bishop of Nigeria's Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has, in his Easter 2022 Message, highlighted “religious undertones” as being among issues that have contributed to the current instability in the West African nation.
Be There for Your children, Don’t Leave Them to “cultists”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria
A Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has urged parents in the West African country to be always available for their children to protect them from cultists and other social vices that might destroy their future.
“Stop misleading politicians by endorsements”, Nigerian Bishop Urges Religious Leaders
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has urged religious leaders in the West African country to refrain from endorsing politicians and termed such moves as “misleading”.
Nigerian Catholic Bishop Says He is "fine", amid Reports He Was Summoned by State Police
Following Nigerian media reports over the weekend that a Catholic bishop had been summoned for questioning by a state security agency, the bishop in question says he is "fine" and that "the matter [has] actually passed."
Nigerian Bishop Who Criticized Government over Christian Persecution Summoned: Report
A prominent Nigerian bishop has reportedly been ordered in for questioning by a state security agency, after the prelate criticized Nigeria’s government for complicity in the face of kidnappings and other persecution of the country’s Christians.
Nigerian Catholic Bishop Faults Government for Years of “silence” amid Loss of Human Life
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese in Nigeria has faulted the Federal Government of the West African nation for year of silence amid kidnappings and loss of human life.
Nigerian Bishop Defends His Prophetic Stance, Says Silence amid “injustice is corruption”
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese in Nigeria has defended his prophetic stance saying he will continue to speak out against injustices and bad governance in the West African nation because “silence in the face of injustice is corruption”.
Success of Anambra State Gubernatorial Polls Dependents on Absence of Fatalities: Bishop
The success of the planned gubernatorial elections in Nigeria’s Anambra State will be determined by the lack of casualties and violence during the exercise, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said.
