Catholic Church in Nigeria
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Despite violence, rumors of Nigeria split called a false alarm
Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama spoke out in the wake of more violent attacks in Nigeria, noting that although fears are high,... Read more
Scholars: Boko Haram caliphate claim may be inspired by ISIS
The Islamist extremist group Boko Haram’s claim to have established a caliphate – or a state ruled under Islamic law... Read more
Campaign seeks to help educate escaped Nigerian schoolgirls
As more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls remain missing after being kidnapped this spring, one human rights group has started a... Read more
Protestors slam global failure to save missing Nigerian girls
Gathering outside the Nigerian Embassy in Washington, D.C. to mark the 100th day since the kidnapping of nearly 300 girls... Read more
Violence in Nigeria has 'no boundaries' now, archbishop says
In wake of two bombings this week in Nigeria, targeting both an Islamic scholar and a senior politician, Archbishop Ignatius... Read more
In deadly conflict, Boko Haram captures key Nigerian town
Islamic militant group Boko Haram has taken control of the northeastern Nigeria town of Damboa in a July 18 attack... Read more
Nigerian archbishop calls for government rescue of schoolgirls
Amid government reports that the nearly 200 girls kidnapped in Chibok could be home soon, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama has called... Read more
LA priest says he has lived his vocation 'from my mother's womb'
A young Nigerian priest who serves the Hispanic community in California says he received his vocation in his mother's womb. Read more
Nigerian bishop calls on global community to fight Boko Haram
One day after bombings in his city killed nearly 120, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos, Nigeria, has called on the... Read more
Teenage girl recounts terror, violence of Boko Haram attacks
A teenage girl whose family members were murdered by members of the militant Islamist group Boko Haram is sharing her... Read more
Christians and Muslims united in Nigeria, says bishop
Boko Haram’s April kidnapping of more than 200 schoolgirls has brought Nigerians, as well as people across the world, into... Read more
Vatican calls on Boko Haram to release kidnapped schoolgirls
In a May 8 statement, the Holy See condemned all gross violations of human rights, calling for an end to... Read more
US draws fire over 'ineffective' policy toward Boko Haram
The Boko Haram kidnapping of hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls follows years of “ineffective” U.S. policy and analysis that ignored the... Read more
Boko Haram violence continues in attacks on barracks, school
Hundreds of militants believed to be members of the Islamist group Boko Haram attacked an army barracks in Nigeria March... Read more
Nigeria archbishop laments failure to stop Boko Haram
Amid continuing attacks in Nigeria attributed to the Islamic militant group Boko Haram, one of the country's leading bishops has... Read more
Dozens killed in attacks on Nigeria's Christian villages
At least 99 people were reportedly left dead after attacks on two Christian villages in northeast Nigeria this week, suspected... Read more
Peace requires 'daily commitment,' says Pope in Christmas message
In his Christmas message, Pope Francis prayed for peace throughout the world as a fruit of God`s grace, to be... Read more
US government condemns killings by Nigerian extremist group
A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department said the United States “strongly condemns” recent killings in Nigeria and an Aug.... Read more
Expert urges US to address Nigeria violence against Christians
As bombings against Christian churches in Nigeria continue, a religious liberty scholar is calling on the U.S. government to recognize... Read more
Cardinal says foreign pressures fuel violence in Nigeria, Syria
At a conference of interfaith leaders in Milan, Cardinal John O. Onaiyekan suggested that Islamist violence in his country of... Read more
