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Nigerian Archbishop Exhorts Clerics to Speak Out against Evil, “but not with hate”
A Nigerian Archbishop has exhorted Clerics to exercise their prophetic role as “ministers of God,” speaking out against evil in society but doing so without giving into feelings of hatred.
Nuns in Remote Parts of Nigeria Receive Boost from International Charity Organization
Members of the Congregation of Our Lady Star of the Sea serving in Nigeria’s Apostolic Vicariate of Bomadi situated South of the West African country have received a financial boost from the international charity organization, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International to continue their apostolate in the mission characterized with hardship.
Bishops in Nigeria’s Lagos Province Urge “fair, equitable” COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria’s Lagos Ecclesiastical Province are advocating for “fair and equitable” distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in the West African nation.
Our Priests and Nuns are Not for Sale, Nigerian Archbishop on Increased Kidnappings
The Catholic Church in Nigeria is not paying ransom for any Priest, Religious Sister, Catechists or any other Church leader who is kidnapped by Boko Haram and other groups that target Christians, a Prelate in the West African country has said.
Bishops in Nigeria Support “alternative” Security Outfits, Say Authorities Have Failed
Catholic Bishops of Nigeria’s Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have decried the lack effectiveness of security forces in combating violence in the West African country and expressed their support for “alternative and lawful initiatives” that have emerged to restore peace in the country.
Allow Our Medical Experts to Test COVID-19 Vaccines Coming in, Prelates in Nigeria
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria’s Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have asked that medical experts in the West African country be allowed to subject COVID-19 vaccines coming into the country to independent tests to allay fears among the public about the safety of the coronavirus jab.
Nigerian Prelate Cautions against “fanatical conclusions, practices” When Reading Bible
Christians in Nigeria have been urged to seek a deeper understanding of the word of God and to guard against misinterpretation of the Scriptures.
Bishops in Nigeria’s Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province Urge Caution amid COVID-19 Upsurge
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria’s Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province have urged vigilance and caution amid reports of an increase in COVID-19 cases in the West African country.
Nigerian Bishop Known for Good Governance Advocacy Appointed to a Vatican Dicastery
A Nigerian Bishop vocal about good governance in the West African country has been appointed as a member of the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.
Following Murder of Catholic Priest in Nigeria, Christian Leaders Want “this evil to stop”
Following the recent murder of Fr. John Gbakaan, a Catholic Priest of Nigeria’s Minna Diocese, Christian leaders in the West African nation have called on the Federal Government to put a stop to the crimes targeting Clerics.
Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Call on President to Protect Catholic Bishop amid Controversy
Christian leaders in Nigeria are calling on the President to protect Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah whose Christmas message sparked controversies in the West African nation with some quarters accusing him of “very serious crimes.”
“I'm ready to apologize if shown where l insulted Islam”: Nigeria Prelate amid Controversy
The Nigerian Bishop whose Christmas message sparked controversies in the West African nation with some quarters accusing him of “very serious crimes” has sought clarifications about his specific faults.
Left Unchecked, Abductions “to give Nigeria a bad name, scare away visitors”: Archbishop
Continued abductions in Nigeria will give the country “a bad name” internationally, an Archbishop in the West African nation said over the weekend.
Despite Boko Haram Insurgency, Christian Faith on the Rise in Nigeria: Catholic Bishop
Increased Boko Haram attacks meted against Christians in Nigeria are not undermining the practice of Christian faith in the West African country, a Catholic Bishop in one of the worst hit regions of the country has said.
Clerics Expected to Be Vigilant, Prophetic Whenever They Cite “danger”: Nigerian Bishop
Catholic Clerics are expected to be vigilant and raise their voices in caution whenever they cite danger, the Bishop of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has said.
Superiority Complex, Prejudice Behind Various Crises in Nigeria, Archbishop Says
Various crises in the West African nation of Nigeria are as a result of superiority complex and prejudices on the part of a section of Nigerians, an Archbishop in the country said in his reflection at the beginning of the New Year.
“Set aside animosities, stand for truth”: Nigerian Bishop in Support of Fellow Prelate
A Nigerian Bishop has come to the defense of a brother Bishop whose Christmas Message seems to have triggered mixed reactions, some quarters accusing him of “very serious crimes like treason and incitement for a coup.”
What a Nigerian Bishop Said in Christmas Message that Sparked Controversies, Condemnation
The Christmas Message of the Bishop of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has sparked controversies in the West African nation, some quarters accusing the Bishop of “very serious crimes like treason and incitement for a coup.”
U.S. Catholics Having Ties with Kidnapped Nigerian Bishop Pray for His Safety, Freedom
Priests and parishioners in Southern California are praying for the safe return of Bishop Moses Chikwe, the auxiliary bishop of Owerri Archdiocese in Nigeria, who served for several years in the Diocese of San Diego as a priest before returning to his country.
Nigerian Prelate Appeals for Renewed Prayers for Abducted Bishop amid “misleading” Reports
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Owerri Archdiocese is appealing for renewed prayers for the safety and freedom of his Auxiliary Bishop and the driver who were abducted Sunday, December 27 amid misleading information about the duo.
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