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Nigerian Archbishop Condemns Social Discrimination, Says Poverty Has Become a “disease”
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has called for the bridging of social gaps in the West African country that he says has been riddled with discrimination, with poverty being labelled a “social disease.”
Affordability, Safety among Concerns about COVID-19 Vaccines in Nigeria: Archbishop
Even as Nigeria readies to receive COVID-19 vaccines this month, a Catholic Archbishop in the country is expressing concerns about their affordability, accessibility, as well as their safety.
Nigerian Archbishop Exhorts Clerics to Speak Out against Evil, “but not with hate”
A Nigerian Archbishop has exhorted Clerics to exercise their prophetic role as “ministers of God,” speaking out against evil in society but doing so without giving into feelings of hatred.
Our Priests and Nuns are Not for Sale, Nigerian Archbishop on Increased Kidnappings
The Catholic Church in Nigeria is not paying ransom for any Priest, Religious Sister, Catechists or any other Church leader who is kidnapped by Boko Haram and other groups that target Christians, a Prelate in the West African country has said.
Nigerian Prelate Cautions against “fanatical conclusions, practices” When Reading Bible
Christians in Nigeria have been urged to seek a deeper understanding of the word of God and to guard against misinterpretation of the Scriptures.
Left Unchecked, Abductions “to give Nigeria a bad name, scare away visitors”: Archbishop
Continued abductions in Nigeria will give the country “a bad name” internationally, an Archbishop in the West African nation said over the weekend.
Superiority Complex, Prejudice Behind Various Crises in Nigeria, Archbishop Says
Various crises in the West African nation of Nigeria are as a result of superiority complex and prejudices on the part of a section of Nigerians, an Archbishop in the country said in his reflection at the beginning of the New Year.
Combined Efforts Needed to Address Causes of Kidnappings, Banditry in Nigeria: Prelate
Combined efforts are needed to deal with insecurity in Africa’s most populous nation, including cases of kidnappings and banditry, an Archbishop in the country has said.
Nigerian Religious Cleric Abducted en route to His Father’s Burial
A Cleric who is a member of a Religious Order in Nigeria was kidnapped by unknown people on Tuesday, December 15 on his way to his father’s burial, the leadership of his Religious Congregation has said.
Nigerian Archbishop Appeals to “uncharitable” Political Leaders to Embrace Selflessness
The life of John the Baptist is an example of immense humility, a Nigerian Prelate has said while calling on people in various leadership positions in Nigeria, including politicians, to embrace selfless service to their followers.
Abducted Nigerian Priest Freed after 10-Day Captivity Traumatized, in Hospital
The Nigerian Priest kidnapped from a Parish of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese last month who was freed Wednesday, December 2 after 10 days of captivity is traumatized and has been hospitalized, ACI Africa has been told.
Amid Interethnic Violence in Nigeria, Prelate Encourages Mutual Understanding of Diversity
Amid persistent interethnic violence between Nigeria’s Tiv and Jukun ethnic groups, the Archbishop of Abuja has encouraged members of both tribes to understand cultural diversities and to “appreciate what each has.”
Nigerian Prelate Urges Government to Support Catholic Church in Fight against Boko Haram
The intervention of the Catholic Church has been key in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency in Northern Nigeria, a Prelate in the West African nation has said, calling on the government of the country to strengthen the activities of the Church in the country’s affected region.
Appeal for Prayers “for quick, safe release of Fr. Dajo Matthew, kidnapped” November 22
Prayers are being sought in Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese “for the quick and safe release of Rev. Fr. Dajo Matthew” who was kidnapped during the night of Sunday, November 22.
“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.
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.
"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.
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).
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.
