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Catholic Church in Nigeria
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.
“Brace up for impact”: Newly Ordained Priests in Nigeria Cautioned against Secularism
The newly ordained Priests of the Catholic Diocese of Lokoja in Nigeria have been urged to prepare for the challenges contemporary Priests face in their ministry, including secularism.
Deliver on “long-overdue” Climate Finance: Africa’s Religious Leaders to Global Community
Religious leaders in Africa are calling on members of the international community to live up to their “financial obligation” towards dealing with effects of climate change.
Catholic Bishop Blames Rise of Paganism in Nigeria on Selfish Religious Leaders
Paganism in Nigeria is reportedly on the rise, a vice that the Bishop of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Nsukka blames on the “crossless decaffeinated selfish” preaching by Christian leaders in the West African nation.
Nigerian Priest Cautions Christian Parents against Celebrities with Questionable Morals
Christian parents have to be careful about modern-day celebrities, with the ability to influence, inspire, and mentor yet have questionable morals, a Nigerian Catholic Priest has cautioned.
Bear Leadership Burden “with good cheer”: Catholic Archbishop to Nigeria’s Leaders
Political leaders in Nigeria need to go beyond the “attractive packages” that accompany their positions in government, and bear the leadership burden “with good cheer”, the Catholic Archbishop of the country’s Abuja Archdiocese has said.
“We came back stronger”: Priest, Seminarian Abducted in Nigeria Recall Three-week Ordeal
Fr. Paul Sanogo and Seminarian Melchior Maharini who were kidnapped from their community of Missionaries of Africa (M.Afr.) in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Minna came back to the community on August 23 weary, traumatized, and sick.
Catholic Archbishop Faults Fuel Subsidy Removal, Says “many Nigerians are dying of hunger”
The Catholic Archbishop of Kaduna in Nigeria has faulted the removal of fuel subsidy, saying that the move has resulted in many deaths in the West African nation.
At 71, Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Lauded for “unwavering commitment to promoting peace”
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has been lauded for his “unwavering” efforts to foster amicable relationships among the people of God in the West African nation.
Don’t “become a burden”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria to 26 Newly Ordained Priests
The 26 newly ordained Priests in Nigeria’s Nsukka Diocese have been cautioned against becoming burdens to their leaders in the practice of their Priestly ministry.
Tree Planting in Nigerian Archdiocese to Foster “ecological conversion”: Archbishop
The Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria has launched a campaign to plant thousands of trees aimed at fostering “ecological conversion”, the Local Ordinary has said.
Archbishop in Nigeria Urges Newly Appointed State Officials “to stick” to Party Manifestos
Recently appointed officials in Nigerian States need “to stick” to the principles that were outlined in the manifestos of political parties in the West African nation, the Catholic Archbishop of the country’s Abuja Archdiocese has said.
Africa’s Communications Committee Jubilee Host Hopes Event Will Be “a resounding success”
The host of the planned Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Pan African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS) is optimistic that the four-day event scheduled to take place in November in Nigeria’s Lagos Archdiocese “shall be” a success.
Children Seized from Nigerian Orphanage Forced to Study Qur’an, Attend a Mosque
Children aged between three and eight who were seized from the embattled Du Merci Orphanages in Nigeria’s Kano and Kaduna States are reportedly being forced to observe Islamic practices such as studying the Quran after their names were also changed.
Priest, Seminarian Released after “traumatizing experience” with Kidnappers in Nigeria
The Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers/M.Afr) have announced the release of two of their members who were kidnapped from a Nigerian Diocese on August 2, noting that the two are in good health despite their “traumatizing experience”.
Seminarian in Nigeria Narrowly Escapes Shooting by Islamist Fulani Attackers
Monday, August 21, David Igba, a Seminarian at Sacred Heart Udei Parish of Nigeria's Catholic Diocese of Makurdi stared death in the face when he encountered armed Fulani herdsmen.
Nigerian Archbishop Hails Outgoing Nuncio as “a great instrument of evangelization”
The outgoing Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria has fostered the spreading of the Gospel during his years of service in the West African nation, the Archbishop of Abuja has said.
Nigerian Cardinal, Catholic Bishop among “100 Most Notable Peace ICONS, Africa”
Two Nigerian Catholic Prelates, John Cardinal Onaiyekan and Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, have been listed among 100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa.
Brain Drain among Five Issues Catholic Bishops of Nigeria’s Ibadan Province Want Addressed
Catholic Bishops of Nigeria’s Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province (IEP) have highlighted five issues of concern in the West African nation, region, and continent that they want addressed, including the brain drain, which they have termed “hemorrhage”.
At Pan African Charismatic Congress, Archbishop Emphasizes Power of Prayer for Africa
The “multidimensional challenges” that the people of God in Africa face can be tackled by prayer, accompanied by the practice of honesty, and hard work, the Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has said.
