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“We are in trouble”: Catholic Priests Lament as Less Known Jihadist Group Makes Inroads in Nigeria

Nov 24, 2024

Two Catholic Priests from Nigeria have lamented about the worsening security situation in the West African nation, noting that recent activities by the less-known Lakurawa jihadist group in the country’s Northwest region spells trouble for the region that is still battling widespread Boko Haram insurgency.

Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). Credit: Nigeria Catholic Network

“Act immediately to stem the tide”: Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops to Government on Insecurity

Feb 24, 2024

Catholic Bishops in Nigeria are appealing to the country’s government to take immediate action to address the challenge of security in the country. 

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Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Bentiu

Newest Catholic Diocese in South Sudan Announces 2025 Centenary Celebrations with Calls for Hope and Peace

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Kenya’s Oldest Inland Catholic Parish Concludes 125th Anniversary Celebrations with Launch of Prayer Garden

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Pastoral Agents in Angola Told to Ensure Training of Alter Servers Receives the “seriousness it demands”

Pope Francis delivers the homily during Mass on the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception in St. Peter's Basilica, Dec. 8, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

At Holy Mass with New Cardinals, Pope Francis Links Mary’s Humility to Modern Church

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Kenya’s Oldest Inland Catholic Parish Concludes 125th Anniversary Celebrations with Launch of Prayer Garden

Pope Francis arrives for a consistory at St. Peter's Basilica with visible bruising on his face, Vatican City, Dec. 7, 2024. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni explained that the Pope suffered a contusion after hitting his chin on a bedside table the previous morning. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris Historic, Shows "sadness and mourning give way to joy": Pope Francis

Pope Francis delivers the homily during Mass on the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception in St. Peter's Basilica, Dec. 8, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

At Holy Mass with New Cardinals, Pope Francis Links Mary’s Humility to Modern Church

Pope Francis prays the Angelus on the feast of the Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

World Leaders Must Broker Christmas Peace, Pope Francis Urges Ceasefire "on all war fronts by Christmas Celebrations"

Pope Francis gazes up at the bronze statue of Mary atop the 39.4-foot column at Rome's Spanish Steps, Dec. 8, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

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Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Bentiu

Newest Catholic Diocese in South Sudan Announces 2025 Centenary Celebrations with Calls for Hope and Peace

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