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Journalists in Nigeria Urged to Speak Up, Expose all Forms of Christian Persecution
The Vice-Chancellor of Nigeria’s Veritas University has encouraged journalists in the West African nation to expose Christian persecution which is at its highest peak in the country.
“You can bomb churches but you cannot destroy the gospel”: Catholic Official on Christian Persecution in Nigeria
The Superior General of the Missionary Society of St. Paul (MSP) has addressed the challenges facing the Nigerian Catholic Church, including the persecution of Christians, and emphasized the resilience of the gospel message.
13 Catholic Missionaries and Pastoral Workers Reportedly Killed Worldwide in 2024
The Vatican’s missionary agency documented that five pastoral workers were killed in Africa, five in America, and two priests died in violent attacks in Europe.
Major Religious Freedom Win for Nigeria: Christian Mother Acquitted of Blasphemy Charges
Rhoda Jatau was arrested by Nigerian authorities on May 20, 2022, after forwarding a video of a Muslim denouncing the mob killing of a college student.
Nigeria’s Christians “still targeted on a daily basis”: Catholic Priest on Persecution
The Director of Mission and Dialogue at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has expressed concern about persistent Christian persecution in the West African nation, where he says followers of Jesus Christ are targeted.
Catholic-led Researchers Decry Veiled “settlement of jihadists” Plan in Nigerian States
A Catholic-inspired group of researchers, criminologists and human rights activists in Nigeria is concerned that a section of Nigerian authorities is planning to expand activities of jihadists in some parts of the West African country under the guise of state ranching projects.
Believing in Jesus Can Cost You Your Life in These 50 Countries
Open Doors just released its 2024 World Persecution List, which reflects a worsening situation for Christians worldwide.
Today the Church honors 3 groups of martyrs as Christians worldwide continue to face persecution
On Jan. 12, we honor the feast days of several martyrs and groups of martyrs at a time when there are more martyrs than ever.
Nine Missionaries in Africa among 20 Killed in 2023: Vatican Report
Twenty Catholic missionaries were murdered in 2023, according to a new Dec. 30 report issued by the Vatican’s Fides News Agency.
Here’s where Christians continued to face persecution in 2023
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India’s Prime Minister Hosts Christian Leaders for Christmas amid Rising Persecution
“Christmas is an occasion to remember Jesus Christ’s life’s message and values,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, addressing Christian leaders.
Catholic Priest’s Research Recommends Change of Tact in Fighting Nigeria’s Insurgency
A Catholic Priest in Nigeria is urging authorities in the West African nation to be more strategic in addressing insurgency in the country, and not to only rely on the military approach.
Priest in Nigeria Urges Church Leaders to be “articulate enough” on Christian Persecution
The Church in Nigeria has distinguished herself as the voice of the people, a Catholic Priest in the West African nation and researcher on insurgency has said, and challenged religious leaders to do more especially in articulating the depth of Christian persecution in the country.
Christians in Burkina Faso Going Back to Church amid Persecution: Catholic Priest
Christians in Burkina Faso who had abandoned the Church are coming back much stronger, a Catholic Priest serving in the West African nation that is experiencing a high level of persecution has said.
Priest: "Immense" Pastoral Work Needed Amid Anti-Christian Violence in Burkina Faso
A missionary priest working in one of the most dangerous countries in the world said this month that “immense” work from religious leaders and mediators is needed to heal the “physical and psychological” damage wrought by years of anti-Christian Islamic violence there.
Activists Decry “State Extremism” Following Ban Backed by Christian Leaders in Nigeria
The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has condemned the criminalization of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Monday ‘sit-at-home’ order in Nigeria’s Enugu State, saying that the move amounts to impunity.
Alarm as Over 50 Militia Groups Rise against Christians in Nigeria
Over 50 armed groups, most of them jihadist movements, have sprung up in Nigeria since 2015 targeting Christians, a new report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has established.
Jihadists Posing as State Actors to Grab Land from Christians in Nigeria: Report
Some Nigerian State officials are working in cahoots with jihadist mercenaries to grab land from Christians in the West African country, researchers at the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) have established.
Top Officials that Nigerian Activists Want Tried for Christian Persecution
The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) is petitioning for the prosecution of over 30 top current and former government officials in Nigeria for killings of Christians in the West African country.
Pope Francis: Do Not be Afraid to Suffer Criticism to be Faithful to Gospel
Pope Francis has urged Christians not to be afraid of suffering criticism, economic loss, and persecution for being faithful to what the Church teaches.
