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Catholic Church in Nigeria
Amid Persecution, Nigeria’s Christians Rely on Saints for Inspiration, Not State: Priest
Christians in Nigeria can no longer trust their government to protect them against persecution; they are now drawing their inspiration from the lives of the saints of the Church, a Catholic Priest in the West African nation has said.
Catholic Bishop Calls for Special Prayers as Nigerian Diocese Marks 55th Anniversary
Bishop Francis Obafemi Adesina of Nigeria’s Ijebu Ode Diocese has called for special prayers to mark the Diocese’s 55th Anniversary since it was erected.
Christian Leaders Urge Nigerians to Remain United despite Terrorist Attacks
Christian leaders are calling on Nigerians to remain united despite the trials they face, including terrorist attacks that have become rampant in the West African nation.
Pope Francis Appoints Auxiliary Bishop for Orlu Diocese, Nigeria
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Thomas Ifeanyichukwu Obiatuegwu, Clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Orlu Auxiliary Bishop of the Nigerian Episcopal See.
In 2024, Let’s be “positive change” Agents: Nigerian Catholic Bishop in New Year Message
At the start of the New Year 2024, there is need for the people of God in Nigeria to take an active role in changing, for the better, the situation of their country individually and collectively.
Catholic Biblical Scholars in Nigeria Call for “personal responsibility” in Peacebuilding
Members of the Catholic Biblical Association of Nigeria (CABAN) have underscored the need for the people of God in the West African nation to take a “personal responsibility” in the search for peace in the country.
Catholic Priests and Bishops in Nigeria Told to “rise above tribal sentiments”
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Sokoto Diocese has told Catholic Priests and Bishops not to view the priesthood and office of the Bishop along tribal lines.
Nearly 200 Killed in Christmas Weekend Attacks on Nigerian Christians, Leaders Urge Action
Catholic leaders and others demand government action as victims are buried in mass graves.
“I express my vote of confidence in you”: Bishop in Christmas Letter to Nigerian Youth
Nigerian youth have the potentiality to excel in life despite the myriad of challenges they face in the West African nation, the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Oyo Diocese has said.
“Facilitate wellbeing, rights of migrants”: Catholic Official in Nigeria to Stakeholders
The Secretary General of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has called on the government and citizens of the West African nation to foster the livelihood of migrants, respecting their rights as persons.
“No possibility of blessing same-sex unions, activities”: Catholic Bishops in Nigeria
Fiducia Supplicans, the Vatican declaration on the possibility of blessing “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular situations”, which the Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith (DDF) released on Monday, December 18, does not permit the blessing of “same-sex unions and activities”, Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have said.
Demands to Return Nigeria to Religious Freedom Violators List a “wake up” Call: Archbishop
The calls from over two dozen human rights advocates for the U.S Congress to get Nigeria back to the list of religious freedom violators is a “wake up” call for the West Africa nation that is Africa’s most populous nation, the Catholic Archbishop of the country’s Abuja Archdiocese has said.
“Our joy must outweigh every sorrow”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria on Gaudete Sunday
“Our joy must outweigh every sorrow,” Archbishop of Abuja Archdiocese in Nigeria has said in his homily on December 17, Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent that invites the people of God to “rejoice always” as is captured in Philippians 4:4.
Amid Strife, “world needs Christmas, not every year but every day”: Bishop in Nigeria
The contemporary world that is characterized by experiences of violent conflicts, multiple cases of injustice and all manner of suffering stands in need of the graces proper to Christmas, Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo in Nigeria has said.
Nigeria, Africa Need Education that Fosters “positive transformation” amid Challenges
Nigeria and Africa need education that would result in “positive transformation” amid multiple challenges that the people of God face, the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has said.
Nigeria’s Catholic Laity Council at 50: Archbishop Urges Formation, Lists What to Own
The Catholic Church needs to prioritize the formation of the Laity to facilitate their growth in faith principles, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has said.
Return Nigeria to Religious Freedom Violators List: Human Rights Leaders to U.S. Congress
In 2021, the Biden administration removed Nigeria, a nation notorious for extreme levels of religious persecution, from the Countries of Particular Concern list.
Bring Back “your wealth of experience”: Catholic Bishop to Youth Planning to Leave Nigeria
The Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has challenged youthful Nigerians planning to leave the country to consider bringing back to the West African nation what they gain from their host countries.
Don’t Use Airstrike at Muslim Event “for personal gain”: Nigeria’s Christian Leaders
Officials of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have cautioned the people of God in the country against using the reportedly accidental airstrike involving a military drone that killed dozens in Nigeria’s Kaduna State “for personal gain”.
Pioneer Bishop of Nigerian Diocese Urged to Speak Out against “reckless spilling of blood”
The pioneer Catholic Bishop of the newly erected Diocese of Katsina in Nigeria has been urged to prioritize the denouncing of the “reckless spilling of blood” in his Episcopal See.
