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Nigerian Bishop Dismisses Skepticism Toward COVID-19 Vaccines as “propaganda”
A Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has dismissed skepticism toward COVID-19 vaccines as “propaganda” and encouraged the people of God in the West African nation to get vaccinated.
Christians in Nigeria Gathering in Secret to Pray Together for Fear of Attacks
Abandoned Church buildings are a common sight in various church premises in Adamawa State in North-eastern Nigeria, within the Catholic Diocese of Yola. What’s left of the once vibrant worship places are desecrated buildings, some burnt to the ground owing to the region’s protracted insurgency.
“Good Friday calls on leaders in Nigeria to work for a better world”: Nigerian Bishop
Good Friday, the second of the three days of the Pascal Triduum commemorating the day Jesus was crucified at Calvary, invites leaders to look at the life of Jesus Christ and work toward “a better world,” a Nigerian Bishop says in a reflection shared with ACI Africa.
“Nigeria on way to Golgotha, only divine intervention can stop it”: Christian Youth Leader
Christian youth leaders in Nigeria have bemoaned the state of insecurity in the West African nation characterized by frequent kidnappings.
Catholic Priest, Six Others Killed in Armed Attack at Parish of Nigeria’s Katsina Diocese
A Catholic Priest and six others have been killed in an armed attack at a Parish of Nigeria’s Katsina Diocese, an official of the Diocese has confirmed.
Pope Francis Appoints Bishops for Dioceses of Nebbi in Uganda, Lafia in Nigeria
Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Raphael p’Mony Wokorach as the Local Ordinary of Uganda’s Nebbi Diocese and Fr. David Ajang as the Bishop of Lafia Diocese in Nigeria.
Faith Leaders in Nigeria Cautioned against “religious pettiness, finger-pointing”
Faith leaders in Nigeria have been cautioned against the tendency to engage in inessential matters that create a sense of competitiveness between religions.
Nigeria’s Seminarians “more determined to study for priesthood” Since Murder of Colleague
A year after gunmen attacked the Good Shepherd Catholic Major Seminary in Nigeria’s Archdiocese of Kaduna, kidnapped four Seminarians and later killed one of them, the Rector of the formation center says Seminarians there are “more determined than ever” in their journey to Priesthood.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Recovering from Trauma after Weeklong Captivity
The Nigerian Catholic Priest who had been kidnapped March 15 is recovering from trauma after having spent a week in captivity.
Thanks to Salesians, Borehole Project in Nigeria to Supply Clean Water, Prevent Diseases
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Enugu are facilitating a borehole project aimed at providing clean water to an indigenous community.
“We must encourage people who are sick or dying to give hope” Nigerian Archbishop
A Nigerian Archbishop has called on the people of God in the West African country to exercise the fifth corporal work of mercy, which calls for the visiting the sick and comforting them.
Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Want Parliament to Suspend Bill on Muslim Headscarf
Christian leaders in Nigeria have called on the leadership of the country’s National Assembly to suspend the Bill that seeks to institutionalize the wearing of the Muslim headscarf popularly known as the “hijab” in the West African nation.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Decry “collapse of security” Following Attack on Governor
The attack on Governor Samuel Ortom of Nigeria’s Benue State over the weekend has exposed the level of insecurity in the West African nation, Christian leaders in the country have said.
“Our country is crying, shouting in pain”: Nigerian Bishop
A Nigerian Bishop has bemoaned the myriad challenges bedeviling the West African nation saying that the country “is crying, shouting in pain.”
Appeal for Prayers, Speedy, Safe Release of Nigerian Catholic Priest Kidnapped March 15
Prayers are being sought in Nigeria’s Warri Diocese for the safe and “speedy release” of the member of the Clergy who was abducted Monday, March 15.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Hail Holy See’s Clarification on Same-Sex Unions
Christian leaders in the West African nation of Nigeria have hailed Holy See’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) for clarifying that the Catholic Church does not have the power to bless same-sex unions, terming the move “godly and timely.”
Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Sue Government over Law Seeking to Control Churches
Christian leaders in Nigeria have sued the government over the controversial Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 that seeks to allow the authorities to control church operations.
In Life’s Journey, Nigerians Have Suffered Multiple “snake bites”: Archbishop
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has likened the suffering of Nigerians to that of the Biblical Israelites who were bitten by snakes on their journey to the promised land.
Planned Salesian Agricultural Training to Benefit Thousands of Nigeria’s Youth, Widows
At least 5,000 youth and widows in Nigeria are expected to benefit from a training in agriculture, which members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) at St. Joseph’s farm Sagamu, Ogun State, within the territory of the Catholic Diocese of Ijebu-Ode are spearheading.
Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Fault State Approval of Muslim Headscarf in Mission Schools
Christian leaders in Nigeria have faulted Kwara State’s approval of the wearing of Muslim headscarf (hijab) in “Christian Mission schools.”
