Nigeria’s Catholics Mourn Priests, Parishioners
Kidnappings and murders of Catholic priests in Nigeria have escalated in recent months as criminals increasingly target communities of faith.
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Nigeria Bishops Denounce Deadly Church Attack
Nigeria’s Catholic bishops lament the attack on a church during Pentecost Sunday Mass that left at least 50 people dead and scores of others injured.
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Religious Freedom Advocates ‘Appalled’ as State Department Removes Nigeria from Watch List
State department removes Nigeria from watch list in spite of abuses against religious freedom and persecution of Christians.
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Over 3,000 Christians Killed in Nigeria in 2021, Highest in Years: Intersociety Report
Intersociety report finds 17 Christians being murdered daily in Nigeria, especially in states experiencing extreme militant attacks.
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Christians in Nigeria Gather in Secret for Fear of Attacks
Catholics in Nigeria fear visiting their places of worship due to the violent attacks, and are holding secret meetings to pray together.
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