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Catholic Church in Nigeria
“God answered our prayers”: Nigerian Catholic Diocese on Release of Abducted Priest
The release of Fr. Joseph Azubuike, the Nigerian Catholic Priest who was abducted on July 10 while returning from pastoral duties in Nigeria’s Abakaliki Diocese, is a fruit of prayers, the Chancellor of the Nigerian Diocese has said.
Nigeria’s Catholic Youth “in high spirits” ahead of WYD 2023: National Chaplain
Catholic youth in Nigeria, who are to take part in the planned World Youth Day (WYD) 2023 are “in high spirits”, the National Youth Animator and the Secretary of the Youth Committee of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has said.
Sincerity, Equitability among Qualities Nigerian Leaders Need to Address Challenges
To address the “countless challenges” the people of God in the West African nation of Nigeria are experiencing, the country’s leaders need to practice sincerity, equitability, and prudence in addition to “fervent prayers”, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama has said.
“Assault on religious freedom”: Nigeria’s Christian Leaders on Latest Attack on Worshipers
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the Saturday, July 1 attack on worshipers at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in the country’s Ogun State.
Catholic Communications Official in Nigeria Warns against Ignoring Artificial Intelligence
The National Director of Social Communications in Nigeria is cautioning Catholic leaders and media practitioners against the temptation “to ignore” problem-solving and decision-making capabilities mediated by computers as opposed to the human mind, popularly known as Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Give Christians Land to Build Churches: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria to Government
Nigeria’s Federal Government needs to facilitate Christians’ acquisition of land for building places of worship, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has said.
Archbishop on How Nigeria’s Leaders Can Address Factors Behind Increased Criminality
Nigeria’s leaders might not “truly want” to address factors that are behind violence and criminality in the West African nation, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama has said.
The Suspended Catholic Priest at the Helm of a Nigerian State as Governor
His titles are many: priest, faith healer, exorcist, psychotherapist, and, since May 29, governor of Benue State in Nigeria.
Push for Laws that will Protect Christians, Faith Leaders in Nigeria Told
Members of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have decried the ongoing unprovoked attacks against Christians in the West African country and challenged other Christian leaders in the country to push for laws that protect those they shepherd.
“Huge potential, audience”: Catholic Charity Foundation Official on Filmmaking in Africa
The filmmaking industry in Africa has “a huge potential” as well as audience, an official of the Catholic Pontifical and Charity Foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Christian Entity Condemns “horrific murder” of Nigerian Butcher, Release of Suspects
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has condemned the “horrific murder” of a butcher in Nigeria accused of committing blasphemy and the release of the suspected killers of Ms. Deborah Yakubu, the student who was stoned to death last year.
Bill Seeking to Regulate Nigeria’s Seminary Programs “unnecessary, impracticable”: Bishops
Members of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have expressed their reservations about a bill that seeks to regulate Christian education in the country, including what is taught in Seminaries and in other Christian Theological Institutions.
Let’s “remain firmly rooted in God” amid Threats: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has encouraged the people of God in the West African nation to remain faithful to God amid threats made against the innocent who try to do the right thing.
Top Officials that Nigerian Activists Want Tried for Christian Persecution
The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) is petitioning for the prosecution of over 30 top current and former government officials in Nigeria for killings of Christians in the West African country.
Christian Leaders in Nigerian State Caution Security Agents against “reactive statements”
Members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State are cautioning the country’s Department of State Services (DSS) against the tendency to issue “reactive statements” after threats of incidents of insecurity.
Christians Smuggling Their Dead Relatives Back to Nigerian State for Fear of Attacks
Christians who have fled their homes in Nigeria’s Imo State are unable to give their dead relatives decent send-offs, and have resorted to smuggling the bodies back to the State in Southeast of the country for fear of attacks.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Freed after Torture, Hospitalized with “deep wounds on his head”
Fr. Marcellus Nwaohuocha, the member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) who was kidnapped on June 17 from Nigeria’s Jos Archdiocese has been freed.
Catholic Missionary Priest Abducted in Nigeria’s Jos Archdiocese, Security Guard Killed
Fr. Marcellus Nwaohuocha, a member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI), was kidnapped on June 17 when gunmen attacked St. Paul Bomo Catholic Parish of Jos Archdiocese where he serves as Parish Priest.
Catholic Archbishop Cautions Nigerians against “better than thou attitude”
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has cautioned the citizens of the West African nation against the “spirit of exclusivism” exemplified in the “better than thou attitude”, and called for the fostering of “harmonious social relationships”.
Nigerians Living “in a time of multiple needless deaths”: Catholic Archbishop
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has decried the increasing number of "needless deaths", evil, and hatred in the West African nation.
