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Catholic Church in Nigeria
Retain Nigeria as “Country of Particular Concern”: U.S. Senators to State Department
Nigeria should be returned to the list of the world’s worst violators of religious freedom, some members of the U.S. Senate have appealed.
Catholic Youths in Nigeria Launch “Pad a Girl Child” Initiative for Vulnerable Girls
The Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON) in the Archdiocese of Abuja is providing basic hygiene products to vulnerable girls in an initiative the Catholic entity has dubbed “Pad a Girl Child”.
Christian Professionals in Africa Hail Women for Strengthening Family Unit
Christian Professionals in Africa have recognized the “profound impact” of women in society, especially their role in instilling values in their families.
Religious Leaders in Nigeria Call for Concerted Effort in Fighting Malaria
Religious leaders under the auspices of the Nigerian Interfaith Action Association (NIFAA) are calling for concerted efforts in generating funds towards fighting malaria in the West African country.
Nigerians Displaced by Terrorism Seek Catholic Archbishop’s Help to Rebuild Lives
Catholics residing in pastoral areas created by Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja after they were displaced by Boko Haram Insurgency in the North Eastern part of the country have appealed for support, through the Archbishop, to rebuild their lives.
Jesus “frowns at the needless inflation table in Nigeria”, Says Catholic Archbishop
Nigeria is weighed down by countless social injustices, the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said, noting that Jesus Christ must particularly be unhappy with the country’s soaring inflation and corruption.
Persevere, Depend on God amid Challenges: Christian Leader Encourages Nigerians
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has encouraged the people of God in the West African country to persevere and depend on God amid the challenges they face.
Elderly Couple in Nigeria Lauded for “uncommon faith in the Eucharist” at Wedding
Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza of the Catholic Diocese of Yola in Nigeria has praised an elderly Catholic couple who he joined in Holy Matrimony for exhibiting immense faith in the Eucharist.
Nigeria’s High Cost of Living “imposes on us a compulsory fast”: Catholic Archbishop
The high cost of living in general and the “exorbitant cost” of foodstuff in particular has subjected the people of God in Nigeria to “a compulsory fast”, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the country’s Abuja Archdiocese has said.
“Act immediately to stem the tide”: Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops to Government on Insecurity
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria are appealing to the country’s government to take immediate action to address the challenge of security in the country.
Bishops in Nigeria Urged to Embrace Prayerful Living for “divine strength” in Ministry
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have, on the fifth day of their First 2024 Plenary Assembly, been urged to embrace a life of prayer to attract “divine strength” in their Episcopal Ministry.
Bishops in Nigeria Briefed on “areas of concern” ahead of October Synod on Synodality
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have been briefed on what “should preoccupy” the people of God in the West African nation as the Church prepares for the second session of the Synod on Synodality, which has been scheduled to take place from 2-29 October 2024.
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Maintain Opposition to Fiducia Supplicans’ Recommendations
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) who are meeting for their First 2024 Plenary Assembly have maintained the stance of the Catholic Bishops in Africa on Fiducia Supplicans (FS), the Vatican Declaration permitting members of the Clergy to bless “same-sex couples”.
Pentecostalism in Nigeria “a greater concern than blessing of same-sex couples”: Scholar
The Catholic space in Africa’s most populous nation has been infiltrated by adherents to the Protestant Charismatic Christian movement, Pentecostalism, a Catholic Priest and scholar has told members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN).
Empower Nigeria’s Youths with “relevant skills”, Give Them Dignity: Catholic Archbishop
Archbishop Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso of Nigeria’s Kaduna Archdiocese is advocating for youth empowerment in the West African nation.
Engage in Lenten Observances Devoid of “outward show”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria
Christians will do well to engage in Lenten Observances devoid of outward display to win people’s recognition, the Catholic Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has said.
Catholic Activists Want International Planned Parenthood Federation Expelled from Nigeria
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), “a well-funded pro-abortion group from the United States” has “infiltrated Nigeria, blatantly ignoring the country's strict abortion laws and going against its cultural and religious values,” Catholic activists under their umbrella body, CitizenGo Africa, have said.
Don’t “play to the gallery”: Bishop in Nigeria on Dishonest, Insincere Religious Practices
“True religion requires an honest heart and a change of heart”, the Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Katsina has said and cautioned the people of God against delinking honesty and religious practices during this year’s Lenten Season.
Nigerian Catholic Diocese Denounces “simulated” Entity as “fake roman catholic church”
Precious Blood of Jesus Adoration Ministry (PBJAM) operating from Ibagwa Nike in Enugu State in Southeastern Nigeria is not a Catholic entity, the Catholic Diocese of Enugu has stated.
Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Urge Authorities to “recognize urgency of economic challenges”
Representatives of Christians leaders in Nigeria under the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) are calling upon those with leadership roles in the West African nation to recognize the fact that the economic challenges in the country need to be resolved with “urgency”.
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