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Rector of minor seminary in Nigeria released after 10-day captivity
Father Thomas Oyode, the rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Nigeria’s Diocese of Auchi who was abducted Oct.... Read more
Nigerian Christians are being martyred — here’s how it’s affecting seminary formation
There is an emerging spirituality in Nigerian seminaries and monasteries that many may find difficult to grasp: the spirituality of... Read more
Seminarian in Nigeria narrowly escapes shooting by Islamist Fulani attackers
David Igba was traveling with two others when their car was sprayed with bullets by a group of gun-wielding Fulani... Read more
Expert urges attention to persecuted Christians as bishops decry Islamist violence in Nigeria
Victims of persecution in Nigeria must be listened to, an expert on the persecution of Christians told students at the... Read more
'Come to our rescue': Nigerian priest to international community after month of captivity
A Nigerian priest who spent more than a month in captivity following his abduction earlier this year has called on... Read more
Nigeria's bishops call on president to save country from 'avoidable chaos'
In response to a recent wave of violence and mass killings among Nigerians, the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria issued... Read more
At least 86 dead in clashes between farmers, herders in Nigeria
More than 80 people were killed over the weekend in clashes between farmers and herders in Nigeria's central Plateau State. Read more
Nigeria's bishops call for processions to honor those killed in church attack
Nigeria’s Catholic bishops have called on each of the nation’s dioceses to organize peaceful processions May 22 in solidarity with... Read more
Nigerian clergy condemn passivity of security forces in wake of attack
In the wake of an attack that left two priests and 17 worshippers dead, Nigerian clergy are condemning the passivity... Read more
In Nigeria, brutal attacks and a story of survival
It is common in Nigeria that nomadic herdsmen clash with farmers over the use of land. However, in the past... Read more
Nigerian bishops deplore dehumanizing trends of violence
Nigeria's bishops challenged government authorities Tuesday to resolve the country’s violent disputes, especially after recent attacks by Fulani herdsmen have... Read more
Nigerian priest shares harrowing story of being kidnapped
It was supposed to be a quiet retreat weekend last April for Fr. Sam Okwuidegbe, a Nigerian Jesuit priest and... Read more
Nigeria's bishops call on government to defend human rights
At a recent meeting, the Catholic Bishops of Nigeria gave a bleak summary of the state of their country, lamenting... Read more
Islamic aggression takes different form in Nigeria, bishop explains
Bishop Charles Hammawa heads the Diocese of Jalingo, located in the eastern part of the Nigeria's so-called “Middle Belt.” The... Read more
Nigerian bishop warns against embracing violence after attack by herdsmen
While the Diocese of Nsukka in southeastern Nigeria is still searching for answers following the massacre of dozens of Christians,... Read more
