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Church Leaders in Nigeria Condemn “senseless act of violence” as Scores Die in Suicide Attacks

Jul 3, 2024

Christian leaders in Nigeria have expressed concern about the June 29 suicide attacks in the country’s Borno State that left dozens dead, and described the attacks as “senseless acts of violence”.

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U.S. Government Criticized for Omitting Nigeria from Religious Persecution Watchlist

Jul 2, 2024

Nina Shea, director of the Center for Religious Freedom at the Hudson Institute, told CNA that the report demonstrates a “broader agenda.”

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja with some members of the Knights of St. Mulumba at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Sabon Lugbe Parish. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja

Catholic Archbishop Urges Nigerians to Devise “meaningful” Ways to Survive Economic Hardships

Jul 2, 2024

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja is has challenged Nigerians to find authentic ways to survive in the country’s economic turbulence.

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Nigerian Archbishop Urges Indigenous People “feeling abandoned” to Own Catholic Faith

Jul 1, 2024

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has urged indigenous people of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria, to embrace the Catholic faith even as they feel threatened by urbanization.

John Cardinal Onaiyekan has said.

Africa’s Christians, Muslims Must Uphold “mutual respect, cooperation” for Possible Peace, Rebirth: Nigerian Cardinal

Jun 29, 2024

Lasting peace in and rebirth of Africa are only possible if Christians and Muslims on the continent go beyond their differences and decide to uphold “mutual respect and cooperation”, John Cardinal Onaiyekan has said.

Catholic Bishops in the of Ecclesiastical Province of Abuja in Nigeria. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

“Invest more in youth empowerment”: Catholic Bishops in Nigeria’s Abuja Ecclesiastical Province to Government

Jun 27, 2024

Catholic Bishops in the of Ecclesiastical Province of Abuja in Nigeria are urging the government of the West African nation to help the young people in the country realize their potential through empowerment strategy.

Fire incident at the headquarters of Christ Embassy church in Nigeria. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Sokoto

“Be strengthened, assured of our prayers”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria in Solidarity with Pastor after Church Inferno

Jun 25, 2024

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria has expressed his solidarity with Pastor Chris Oyakhilome and members of the Christ Embassy church, following a fire incident at the headquarters of their church premises on Sunday, June 23.

Fr. Justine Dyikuk at the June 1 launch of his book 'Me and my Rosary' in Glasgow, Scotland. Credit: Fr. Justine Dyikuk

“A spiritual treasure”: Reviewers on Nigerian Catholic Priest's Book Promoting Rosary Devotion

Jun 25, 2024

Fr. Justine John Dyikuk’s book, “Me and My Rosary”, has been lauded by various Catholic Church leaders in Africa and in the UK, where it was launched early this month as “a spiritual treasure” that adds to the Theology of the Catholic Church and an invitation to conversion.

Fr. Justine Dyikuk at the June 1 launch of his book 'Me and my Rosary' in Glasgow, Scotland. Credit: Fr. Justine Dyikuk

Testimony of Conversion Behind Nigerian Catholic Priest’s Book Promoting The Rosary

Jun 24, 2024

Five years ago, Fr. Justine John Dyikuk promised himself to always pray the 20 decades of the Holy Rosary every day for the rest of his life. This was after experiencing what the Nigerian Catholic Priest describes as a divine encounter that changed his life for good. 

John Cardinal Onaiyekan

“Silence is complicity”: Nigerian Cardinal Encourages Catholic Church Leaders to “speak out against injustice”

Jun 24, 2024

John Cardinal Onaiyekan has encouraged Catholic Church leaders in the West African nation of Nigeria to speak out against injustices in the country.

How Nigerian Catholic Nun is Fighting Early Marriage in “Yes to what empowers you, No to what enslaves you” Campaign

Jun 23, 2024

Sr. Bernadette Duru is spearheading the safeguarding of the girlchild in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Shendam against early marriage.

Fr. Mikah Suleiman. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Sokoto

Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria Seeking Prayers for “quick, safe release” of Abducted Priest

Jun 22, 2024

The Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria is appealing for prayers for the “quick and safe” release of Fr. Mikah Suleiman abducted on Saturday, June 22.

Bishop Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, the newly installed Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Ahiara. Credit: Nigeria Catholic Network

“I stand before you today not as a man elevated, but as a servant”: Nigerian Catholic Bishop at Installation

Jun 21, 2024

Bishop Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, the newly installed Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Ahiara, has called upon the people of God to consider him their servant.

Fr. George Ehusani, Executive director Lux Terra leadership foundation Abuja

Nigeria’s Inequality Not Sustainable, “fundamentally unjust”, Catholic Priest Says, Calls for “a revolution”

Jun 20, 2024

Inequality in the West African nation of Nigeria has reached “unsustainable” levels, the Executive Director of the Lux Terra Leadership Foundation in the country has said. 

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Nigerian Diocese Seeking “maternal intercession of Our Mother of Perpetual Help” for Release of Abducted Priest, Laity

Jun 18, 2024

The Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia (CADEK) in Nigeria is appealing for prayers through the intercession of Our Mother of Perpetual Help for the release of Fr. Christian Ike and Ogbonnia Aneke, who were abducted on Sunday, June 16.

In New Book, Nigerian Catholic Nun Highlights Positive Perspectives, Challenges of “aging and later life”

Jun 16, 2024

In a new book, a Nigerian Catholic nun has highlighted some positive perspectives as well as challenges that come with joining the family of senior citizens. 

Fr. George Ehusani , Executive director Lux Terra leadership foundation Abuja Nigeria

Nigeria Running an “economic apartheid” Society: Catholic Priest Faults Leaders on Proposed Minimum Wage

Jun 13, 2024

As the debate over the new minimum wage in Nigeria continues to generate reactions across the country, a Catholic Priest in the West African nation has warned of an “imminent revolt” should Nigerian leaders continue oppressing the poor in what he has termed “economic apartheid”.

Bishop Anselm Pendo Lawani of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Ilorin  during the press conference to mark Nigeria’s Democracy Day on 11 June 2024. Credit: Nigeria Catholic Network

Despite Nigeria’s “superabundance of human, natural resources”, Many Live “below poverty line”: Catholic Bishop

Jun 13, 2024

The West African nation of Nigeria is endowed with multiple resources, yet many citizens languish in poverty, Bishop Anselm Pendo Lawani of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Ilorin has lamented.

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah

“Democracy has to be an instrument of development”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria

Jun 12, 2024

On the occasion of Democracy Day in Nigeria marked annually on June 12, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese has underscored the importance of democracy, saying it should be “an instrument of development.

Fr. Gabriel Ukeh, kidnapped from Nigeria's Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna on 9 June 2024. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna

Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan Sends out Prayer Appeal for Priest Abducted from Parish Rectory

Jun 10, 2024

The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan has sent out a prayer appeal, seeking the “urgent and safe release” of Fr. Gabriel Ukeh who was abducted from a parish rectory on Sunday, June 9.