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“You can bomb churches but you cannot destroy the gospel”: Catholic Official on Christian Persecution in Nigeria

Jan 22, 2025

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.

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