Catholic Church in Nigeria
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Nigeria fast becoming a hostile killing field, Catholic bishops in Ibadan province say
Following a recent two-day meeting, Catholic Church leaders said in a statement that “all is not well and positive change... Read more
House advances resolution to increase sanctions on Nigeria over persecution of Christians
Sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith, the resolution would call on the Biden administration to designate Nigeria a “country of particular... Read more
Two priests kidnapped from parish rectory in Nigeria
A religious missionary order in Nigeria is appealing for the safe release of two of its members who were abducted... Read more
Is the persecution in Nigeria a Christian genocide? This bishop says ‘yes’
Bishop Wilfred Anagbe of Nigeria warned that if greater action is not taken he believes the Christian population could disappear... 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
British Catholic politician demands justice for Christians killed in Nigeria at Christmas
Lord Alton of Liverpool called on the U.K. government to urgently address persecution in Nigeria, starting with last year’s Christmas... Read more
Today the Church honors 3 groups of martyrs as Christians worldwide continue to face persecution
On Jan. 12, we honor the feast days of several martyrs and groups of martyrs at a time when there... Read more
New online database tracks attacks against Christians in real time
The “Violent Incidents Database,” launched by Global Christian Relief on Jan. 5, tracks attacks on Christians and people of faith... Read more
Thousands of Christians in Nigeria rally to demand action after Christmas massacres
The protesters called for “urgent humanitarian relief material response by the state and federal government.” Read more
Here’s where Christians continued to face persecution in 2023
Christians have been persecuted by adversarial groups since the time of the apostles, and in varied parts of the world... Read more
Christian villages in Nigeria reeling after Christmas attacks leave nearly 200 dead
Catholic leaders and others demand government action as victims are buried in mass graves. Read more
Human rights leaders call for Nigeria to be redesignated as religious freedom violator
In 2021, the Biden administration removed Nigeria, a nation notorious for extreme levels of religious persecution, from the Countries of... Read more
Parish priest in Nigeria abducted while answering sick call
Father Kingsley Eze, parish priest of St. Michael’s Umuekebi Catholic Church in Nigeria’s Imo state, was kidnapped Nov. 30 and... Read more
‘I am prepared to die a martyr’: Freed Nigerian monk recounts kidnapping, murder of brother monk
Brother Peter Olarewaju recounts the horrific kidnapping and torture he and other monks suffered, including the murder of a brother... Read more
Christianity growing despite world’s worst persecutions, new report says
A new report from a Christian advocacy group says that Christianity continues to thrive and grow despite brutal repression. Read more
Nigerian bishop: Tens of thousands spent to rescue kidnapped priests, seminarians
Most of the money has been spent rescuing priests, seminarians, and other pastoral caregivers who were kidnapped by various militia... Read more
Religious persecution is threat to U.S. national security, experts tell Congress
In testimony to the House Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, experts said that religious... Read more
Monk killed after kidnapping from Nigerian monastery eulogized as prayerful, easygoing
Brother Godwin Eze was kidnapped Oct. 17 alongside two others from the Benedictine monastery in Eruku, Nigeria, located in the... Read more
Monk shot, body thrown in river following kidnapping at Nigerian monastery
A diocese in Nigeria announced that Brother Godwin Eze, a monk who was kidnapped with two others from a Benedictine... Read more
Religious congregation grateful after release of abducted nuns, seminarian in Nigeria
Three Catholic nuns, a seminarian, and their driver were abducted from Nigeria’s Abakaliki Diocese on Oct. 5 and released Oct.... Read more
