Catholic Church in Nigeria
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Eyewitness details brutal 'blasphemy murder' of Nigerian Christian student
A close friend who was with Deborah Emmanuel when she died describes her final hours. Read more
Nigerian Catholic parish hard hit in latest raid
“We lost three of our parishioners, and 36 people were kidnapped, the majority of whom were Catholics,” a Nigerian pastor... Read more
Two churches in Nigeria attacked during Sunday worship
The attack comes two weeks after 40 Christians were killed in an attack on a Catholic church on Pentecost Sunday. Read more
Nigeria church massacre: At funeral, bishop urges Christians to 'refuse to be crushed by the tragedy'
“In these coffins, a part of Nigeria lies dead, too," Bishop Emmanuel Badejo said. Read more
Nigeria church massacre: State Dept. official meets local bishop
The meeting took place following a request by Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey. Read more
TRACKER: Where are Christians in Nigeria being killed?
More Christians are killed for their faith in Nigeria than in any other country worldwide — at least 4,650 in... Read more
Expert says Nigerian Christians no longer view the U.S. as a 'credible partner'
The claim that the Pentecost Sunday attack was related merely to resources, land, or climate change is "absurd," Stephen Rasche... Read more
Nigerian Catholic bishop to Irish president: Church massacre not linked to climate change
The bishop said Michael D. Higgins’ ‘reasons for this gruesome massacre are incorrect and far-fetched.’ Read more
Nigeria church massacre: ISIS affiliate group suspected as perpetrators, government official says
A Nigerian government official has laid blame on an Islamic militant group for the deadly church shooting on Pentecost that... Read more
Ireland’s president condemns Catholic church massacre in Nigeria
Michael D. Higgins spoke out days after a Catholic charity appealed to world leaders to denounce the attack. Read more
Nigeria church massacre: Pope Francis mourns victims of ‘unspeakable violence’
Cardinal Parolin said that the pope was praying ‘for the conversion of those blinded by hatred and violence.’ Read more
Catholic charity urges world leaders to condemn Nigeria church massacre
At least 50 people were reportedly killed in the ‘Pentecost massacre’ on June 5. Read more
Vatican and local Catholic bishop respond to Pentecost Sunday church massacre in Nigeria
At least 50 people are reported to have been killed in the attack at a Catholic church in Owo, Ondo... Read more
At least 50 feared dead in attack on Catholic church in Nigeria
Such attacks in southwestern Nigeria are rare, while they have escalated sharply in the north in recent months. Read more
Gunmen kidnap 2 Catholic priests in Nigeria
The priests were abducted after the gunmen broke into a rectory in northwest Nigeria. Read more
Catholic cathedral attacked in Nigeria after arrests over ‘blasphemy’ killing
The attack took place amid protests demanding the release of two suspects in the killing of a Christian student. Read more
Catholic archdiocese in Nigeria announces death of kidnapped priest
Father Joseph Aketeh Bako was kidnapped in March. Read more
Catholic priest in Nigeria released 40 days after abduction
Father Felix Zakari Fidson was seized on March 24. Read more
This Catholic parish is helping to bring fresh water to a poor Nigerian village
“They need water.” These words have inspired a Catholic parish in Dedham, Massachusetts, to undertake an ambitious effort to fund... Read more
Catholic priest abducted after Sunday Mass in Nigeria
‘May the Holy Spirit secure the release of our brother ... from the hands of the bandits,’ said Father Emeka... Read more
