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Launched Virtual Pilgrimage in West Africa to Showcase Testimonies of “justice issues”
The online pilgrimage, which members of the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa (RECOWA) launched is expected to feature people’s “contributions to the struggle for justice”, the Catholic Church leaders have said in a statement.
Success of Anambra State Gubernatorial Polls Dependents on Absence of Fatalities: Bishop
The success of the planned gubernatorial elections in Nigeria’s Anambra State will be determined by the lack of casualties and violence during the exercise, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said.
Religious Leaders in Nigeria Call for Release of Detained Pro-Biafra Political Activist
Religious leaders in Nigeria have called for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, a pro-Biafra political activist with dual citizenship, Nigerian and British.
Nigerian Catholic Diocese Says Bishop Safe after Foiled Kidnapping, Forgives Assailants
The Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Orlu Diocese and members of his residence are safe, the Vicar General of the Nigerian Diocese has said, assuring those behind the Sunday, October 31 attack at the Bishop’s house that they are forgiven.
Catholic Scholarship Provider Facilitating Scholar to Manage Notorious Disease in Nigeria
A Nigerian microbiologist is working under the Guadalupe Grant of Harambee Africa International (HAI) to find a possible way to contain the severity of a parasitic disease that is affecting millions of people in the West African country.
Nigeria Experiencing “kwashiorkor of love”, Catholic Archbishop Says, Calls for Patriotism
The ills that Nigeria is experiencing, including selfishness and unjust governance, are a “kwashiorkor of love” and the failure to recognize the image of God in other people, a Catholic Archbishop in the West African country has said.
Lawmakers, Students in London Join Christian Entity’s Protest against Nigeria's Abductions
Parliamentarians, religious leaders, and students are among protesters who have joined the call by UK-based human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), to end school abductions in Nigeria.
Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Join Governor in Call “to declare bandits as terrorists”
Christian leaders in Nigeria under the auspices of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have joined the Governor of the country’s Kaduna State in calling on the Muhammadu Buhari-led government “to declare bandits as terrorists.”
Salesians in Nigeria Train, Equip Multiple Farmers with “better” Crop Production methods
At least 40 farmers in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Ijebu-Ode have been equipped with better skills in animal and crop production at the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) run St. Joseph’s Farm in Sagamu.
Mission Sunday a Challenge to “bring good news” and Hope: Nigerian Catholic Archbishop
The celebration of Mission Sunday challenges Christians to be messengers of good news and hope, and not bearers of bad news of insecurity, a Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria has said, and called for respect for human life.
Electronic Transmission of Poll Results “turning point” for Nigeria: Catholic Bishop
The adoption of the electoral law that will allow the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) to transmit poll results electronically is a turning point for Nigeria’s democracy, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Regains Freedom “unhurt” after 10-day Captivity
The Nigerian Priest kidnapped October 13 in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Umuahia has regained freedom “unhurt”, his Local Ordinary has confirmed.
Double Efforts to Halt Menace of “terrorism, all banditry in Nigeria”: Christian Leaders
Nigeria’s Federal government needs “to double efforts” at all levels to stop the threat posed by terrorism and banditry in the country, Christian leaders in the West African nation have said.
Lay Catholic in Nigeria Pens Book on Saints to Inspire Perseverance amid Hardships
The book on Catholic Saints by Ernestina Nwannedirim Anierobi, a lay accountant in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Port Harcourt, is a rich account of celebrated people who epitomized values that are relevant to the persecuted Church today.
International Christian Entity Calls “for action” to Stop Attacks on Schools in Nigeria
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), an international human rights body that advocates for religious freedom, has launched a global campaign calling “for action to stem” attacks that target learning institutions in Nigeria.
Nigerian Politicians “unwilling to drink from the cup of suffering”: Catholic Archbishop
After winning elections, politicians in the West African nation of Nigeria distance themselves from their respective electorates, “unwilling” to address the challenges of the people they were close to when vying for positions, a Catholic Archbishop has said.
Take Task of Uniting, Healing Nation “seriously”: Catholic Bishop to Christians in Nigeria
Christians in Nigeria have a duty to take “seriously” the task of bringing unity and healing to their country, which “is fracturing and breaking apart by the day”, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese has said.
Alumnus of Nigeria’s 1st Ever Catholic Lay Graduate School Testifies about Deepened Faith
Adams Malik’s evangelization work across Nigeria has been on an upward trajectory from the time he converted from Islam many years ago. His active participation in the Catholic faith, however, received a major boost when he enrolled for a Master of Science in Religious Education at the School of the Faith and Leadership in the Archdiocese of Benin City.
Christian Leaders Warn of Anarchy in Nigeria, Call for Amnesty to Country’s Separatists
Christian leaders of various denominations in South East Nigeria have expressed concern over increased insecurity and violence in the region, saying that part of the West African nation is descending “into anarchy”.
Christians in Nigeria Asked to “keep fingers crossed” amid Efforts to Rescue Leah Sharibu
A Christian peace and social justice advocate in Nigeria has called upon Christians in the country to remain hopeful that Leah Sharibu, a young Nigerian woman kidnapped in 2018, will regain her freedom soon.
