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Catholic Church in Nigeria

Prophet Muhammed’s Birthday “an opportunity to reflect on values of peace, compassion”: Nigeria’s Christian Leaders

Sep 16, 2024

On the occasion of Eid-ul-Maulud, the Muslim celebration that marks the birthday of Prophet Mohammed, Nigeria’s Christian leaders are calling for the fostering of the values of peace, compassion, and unity.

Expansion of Kenya-based Catholic Psycho-Spiritual Institute to Nigeria in “final stage”: Founder

Sep 15, 2024

Plans to extend the services of the Kenya-based Psycho-Spiritual Institute (PSI) to the West African nation of Nigeria are in the “final stage”, the founder of the Catholic institution of learning that specializes in psycho-trauma healing has said.

Abraham Abu, confesses to stealing the Monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament from Archangels Police Chaplaincy in Nyanya of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja on August 20. Credit: ACI Africa

“I did a very bad thing”: Nigerian Man Confesses to Stealing Monstrance from Catholic Parish, Implores God for Mercy

Sep 13, 2024

A man has confessed to stealing the Monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament from Archangels Police Chaplaincy in Nyanya of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja on August 20. 

Fr. Vitalis Anaehobi

Catholic Priest in Nigeria Urges the Church to Address Needs of Youths “going back to paganism”

Sep 12, 2024

While the rest of the Catholic Church is Nigeria is concerned that the influence of Pentecostalism may cause division in the Church, Catholics in the Southeastern parts of the country where Fr. Vitalis Anaehobi serves are worried about something else.

Members of the National Peace Committee (NPC) in Nigeria. Credit: National Peace Committee (NPC)

Poll in Nigeria’s Edo State “opportunity to demonstrate dedication to peaceful democratic transitions”: Peace Committee

Sep 11, 2024

Members of the  National Peace Committee (NPC) in Nigeria, who include representatives of the Catholic Bishops in the West African nation have described the upcoming Edo State Gubernatorial election as a significant moment for the country’s democratic process, which should “demonstrate” a democratic transition that is peaceful. 

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Catholic Diocese in Nigeria Appeals for Help, Prayers after Thousands Displaced by Floods

Sep 11, 2024

The Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri in Nigeria is appealing for prayers and humanitarian assistance for thousands of people, who were displaced by floods that intensified on Tuesday, September 10.

Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo in Nigeria

Catholics in Nigeria Urged to Improve on Communication to Quickly Fish Out People “masquerading” as Church Agents

Sep 10, 2024

People masquerading as Catholic Priests and other Church agents are having a field day in the West African nation of Nigeria owing to gaps in communication between Parishes, the Local Ordinary of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Oyo has said.

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Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Warns of Sanctions against Priests Engaging in Liturgical Abuses

Sep 10, 2024

The Local Ordinary of Nigeria's Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan has cautioned the Clergy in his Episcopal See against engaging in Liturgical abuses, noting that those who violate the traditions of the church will be punished.

Bishop Mark Maigida Nzukwein of Nigeria's Wukari Diocese and one of the Church stewards who lost an eye during the August 5 assault. Credit: Wukari Diocese

Military Apologizes for Assault on Catholic Priest in Nigerian Diocese, Bishop “concerned about unanswered questions”

Sep 9, 2024

The military has apologized for the August 5 assault on Fr. Bernard Unum and his stewards in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Wukari, the Local Ordinary of the Nigerian Episcopal See has told ACI Africa.

Bishop Mark Maigida Nzukwein of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Wukari . Credit: Wukari Diocese

“We have lost about 325 churches”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria on Effects of Christian Persecution in His Episcopal See

Sep 9, 2024

The Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Wukari covering the Southern Taraba region of the country’s Tabara State has decried the negative effects of violent conflicts and Christian persecution in his Episcopal See that have resulted in the closure of hundreds of churches.

Fr. Vitalis Anaehobi (left),  Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo (center), and Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama (right)

Why the Catholic Church in Nigeria Has Remained Firm amid “prosperity gospel” Influences on Priests

Sep 8, 2024

From the rising number of private ministries led by wayward Catholic Priests to abhorrent Liturgical abuses, many worrying developments are creeping into the Catholic Church in Nigeria, some of which now threaten the unity of the Church in Africa’s most populous nation.

Catholic Bishops Determined to “weed out” Priests Soiling Image of the Church in Nigeria: Archbishop Kaigama

Sep 6, 2024

After issuing statements condemning Liturgical abuses and decrying the proliferation of private ministries in Nigeria, members of that the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) will now go a step further and fish out Priests who are spoiling the image of the Church in the West African country, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said.

Ethnic, Religious Violence in Nigeria Has Claimed Nearly 56,000 Lives: 2019-2023 Report

Sep 3, 2024

The violence left 55,910 people dead in 9,970 deadly attacks — as well as 21,621 people abducted in 2,705 attacks.

Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops Decry Proliferation of Private Ministries with “unorthodox practices” that Scandalize

Sep 2, 2024

Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) are concerned about the increasing number of private “ministries” that a section of Priests and Laity have established in the West African nation.

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“People are presently living in fear”: Eyewitness on Aftermath of Recent Military Invasion of Churches in Nigeria

Aug 31, 2024

Residents of Umunze, a community in Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria, are gripped by “fear and uncertainty” following the military's invasion of their churches on August 18, disrupting public worship in various places, including some Catholic Parishes in Ekwulobia Diocese.

Nigeria’s Recent Protests “fight against symptoms”, Catholic Bishop Advocates for Addressing “origins” of Bad Governance

Aug 29, 2024

Nigerians need to explore ways of addressing the root causes of bad governance in their country, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said. 

Fr. Peter Uche Onuoha

Concern as Sisters in Nigeria Visit Non-Catholic “healing” Ministries for Miracles

Aug 29, 2024

A Nigerian Catholic Priest has expressed concern over the increasing involvement of Catholic Nuns in unapproved non-denominational ministries, with some claiming they encountered miracles after visiting the ministries.

Bishop Augustine Ndubueze Echema of the Catholic Diocese of Aba in Nigeria. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Aba

“Catholic Liturgy is not a theatre”: Nigerian Catholic Bishop to Priests Introducing Cultural Practices in Holy Mass

Aug 28, 2024

Catholic Priests in Nigeria have been cautioned against “mutilating” Liturgy by introducing aspects of their cultures in Liturgical celebrations.

John Cardinal Onaiyekan

Medical Students’ Abduction, Freezing of Protesters’ Bank Accounts “broader pattern of insecurity” in Nigeria: Cardinal

Aug 21, 2024

John Cardinal Onaiyekan has described the recent abduction of 20 medical students in Nigeria and the government's response to the August 1-10 #Endbadgovernance protests as part of a “broader pattern of insecurity” in the West African nation.

Nigerian Archbishop Reminisces about “perfect” Catholic Church – Nicaraguan State Relationship before Persecution

Aug 20, 2024

Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, the Nigerian-born Vatican-based Catholic Church leader, who previously served as the Apostolic Nuncio in Nicaragua has reflected on the days before the Central American nation started experiencing religious persecution.