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Catholic Church in Nigeria

Some participants during the January 17 virtual event. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Synodal Process “a gift from God” to Church in Southern Africa: Catholic Official

Jan 23, 2023

The Director of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) has said that the people of God in the region have welcomed the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality that is at the consultation phase at the level of the continent as “a gift from God”.

Catholic Bishops in Nigeria. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Strengthen “existing security measures” to Protect Life: Bishops in Nigeria to Government

Jan 22, 2023

Catholic Bishops in Nigeria’s Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province are urging the government to strengthen security measures so as to protect the life and properties of Nigerians.

Some victims of the attack at the hospital in Agan and Makurdi, Benue State Nigeria. Credit:  Fr. Moses Aondover Iorapuu

“The images of attack are horrifying”: Priest on Attack on Catholics in Nigerian Diocese

Jan 20, 2023

At least 11 people, most of them Catholics, were killed when alleged Fulani herdsmen attacked a village around Abagena camp of internally displaced persons (IDP) in Nigeria’s Makurdi Diocese on the night of Thursday, January 19, a Catholic Priest has told ACI Africa in an interview.

Permanent Voters Card (PVC). Credit: INEC

Nigeria’s Elections “a long-awaited opportunity to democratically choose leaders”: Bishops

Jan 20, 2023

Next month’s general elections in Nigeria offer the electorate “a long-awaited opportunity” to have a new crop of democratically elected leaders, Catholic Bishops in Nigeria’s Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have said. 

Pope Francis prays at the general audience, Oct. 19, 2022 | Daniel Ibáñez / CNA

“Join me in praying for Fr. Isaac Achi,” Pope Francis’ Appeal for Murdered Nigerian Priest

Jan 18, 2023

Pope Francis has invoked prayers for the soul of Fr. Isaac Achi, the Nigerian Catholic Priest who was murdered on Sunday, January 15 following an attack on Sts. Peter and Paul Kaffin Koro Parish of Minna Diocese in Nigeria. 

Members of the Conference of Major Superiors of Nigeria (CMSN) with some Catholic Bishops. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Major Superiors in Nigeria Urge State to “be proactive in ameliorating sufferings"

Jan 18, 2023

Members of the Conference of Major Superiors of Nigeria (CMSN) have called on the Muhammadu Buhari-led government to “be proactive” in addressing to the challenges of the people of God in the West African country and secure the nation.

Fr. Isaac Achi. Credit: Fr Ebube and CYON of SS Peter & Paul.

Nigeria Allows “violence to metastasize, take root”: Christian Entity after Priest Murder

Jan 18, 2023

Nigeria has permitted violence to take root and to spread across the country, with vulnerable communities bearing the brunt, the leadership of Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has said.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama during Holy Mass at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral of Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Don’t Be “passive consumers of spiritual goods”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria

Jan 17, 2023

The Local Ordinary of Abuja Archdiocese in Nigeria has cautioned the people of God in the West African nation against the tendency to passively consume “spiritual goods” in general and the message and person of Jesus Christ in particular.

Sts. Peter and Paul Kaffin Koro Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Minna in Nigeria razed by fire. Credit: Courtesy Phtot

Catholic Entities Condemn Gruesome Murder of Catholic Priest in Nigeria

Jan 16, 2023

The Catholic charity foundations, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), and Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, have condemned the Sunday, January 15 attack on Sts. Peter and Paul Kaffin Koro Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Minna in Nigeria in which the Parish Priest was killed and his Assistant left in critical condition.

Fr. Isaac Achi, a Nigerian Catholic priest, was murdered in Niger State on 15 January 2023. | Diocese of Minna

Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Demand Justice for Diocese following Deadly Arson Attack

Jan 16, 2023

Members of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) are demanding the arrest of people who torched down Sts. Peter and Paul Kaffin Koro Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Minna in an attack that resulted in the death of the Parish Priest.

Fr. Isaac Achi, a Nigerian Catholic priest, was murdered in Niger State on 15 January 2023. | Diocese of Minna

Nigerian Catholic Parish Attacked, Parish Priest Killed, Assistant “in critical condition”

Jan 15, 2023

The Parish Priest of Sts. Peter and Paul Kaffin Koro Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Minna in Nigeria was killed following an attack on the Nigerian Parish during the early hours of Sunday, January 15.

Fr. Michael Olubunmi Olofinlade, kidnapped in Nigeria's Ekiti Diocese on 14 January 2023. Credit: Ekiti Diocese

Catholic Diocese of Ekiti in Nigeria Appealing for Prayers for Kidnapped Priest

Jan 15, 2023

The Catholic Diocese of Ekiti in Nigeria is calling on the people of God to pray for the safe release of Fr. Michael Olubunmi Olofinlade who was kidnapped on Saturday, January 14.

Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) with President Muhammadu Buhari. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Commend President for Electoral Reforms Ahead of Feb. Polls

Jan 13, 2023

Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have commended President Muhammadu Buhari for electoral reforms ahead of the elections slated for February 25.

Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe of Nigeria's Makurdi Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Nigerian Bishop Prays for Cessation of Violence Following Killing of Over 40 in Two Months

Jan 11, 2023

Over 40 people have been killed in Nigeria’s Benue State in the two months that ended on January 9, a report shared by the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi indicates.

Angwan Aku Village in Kaduna after the Christmas Day attack. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Dozens Still in Captivity after Christmas Day Attack in Nigerian State: Catholic Priest

Jan 10, 2023

Dozens of abductees are still being held in captivity following the Christmas Day attack on Angwan Aku Village in Kaduna, a state located in the North of Nigeria, a Catholic Priest in the West African country has told ACI Africa in an interview. 

John Cardinal Onaiyekan. Credit: Nigeria Catholic Network

Cardinal in Nigeria Cautions Politicians against “any form of manipulations” of 2023 Polls

Jan 9, 2023

John Cardinal Onaiyekan has cautioned politicians against any attempts to manipulate the results of next month’s general elections to their favor “if not voted for”. 

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Nigeria's Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Catholic Archbishop Says 2022 Very Difficult Year for Nigeria, Hopes for Better Days Ahead

Jan 7, 2023

With high levels of insecurity, increasing poverty, amid the worst type of inflation that Nigeria has seen in years, the West African country has survived the worst year in recent history, the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja has said.

Bishop Peter Nworie Chukwu (left) and Governor David Nweze Umahi (right). Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Declines Maiden Honors State Award, Proposes Predecessor

Jan 6, 2023

The Catholic Bishop of Abakaliki Diocese in Nigeria has declined the Maiden State of Honors award 2022 Commander, Ebonyi Hall of Fame (CEHF), which he was being offered by Ebonyi State government. 

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Nigeria's Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Don’t Be Led by “your stomach” in Supporting Politicians, Archbishop Cautions Nigerians

Jan 4, 2023

The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria has urged the people of God in the West African nation to remember their civic duties ahead of the country’s elections and to seek to be guided by the Holy Spirit in selecting politicians and political parties to support.

Bishop Hyacinth Egbebo of Nigeria's Bomadi Diocese. Credit: Nigeria Catholic Network

Bishop Prays for Savior to Free Nigeria from "dungeon of slavery" in New Year Message

Jan 4, 2023

The Catholic Bishop of Bomadi Diocese in Nigeria has expressed optimism that God will do “beautiful things” for the West African nation, praying that He raises a savior to free the people from the prison of “slavery, underdevelopment, and corruption”.