Doctors Condemn Kidnapping of Nigerian Catholic Medical Students
A group of Catholic medical students was kidnapped for ransom in Nigeria, in latest attack against Christians in the West African nation.
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Tag: Nigeria
Church Leaders Decry School Kidnapping in Nigeria
The abduction of 300 schoolchildren has left Church leaders and parents “speechless,” even in a country where kidnapping is frequent.
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In Nigeria, Persecution Surges while Faith Increases
Nigerian Mass attendance is one of the highest in the world in a country where thousands of Christians have been targeted and killed in recent years.
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Vatican News Reports 20 Missionaries Killed in 2023
Fides, the official news agency of the Vatican, made known the grim statistic that 20 missioners were murdered during the year 2023.
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Women Encourage Interreligious Dialogue in Violence-torn Nigeria
The Nigeria Women of Faith Peacebuilding Network carries out interreligious dialogue between Muslims and Christians.
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Religious Freedom Worsening around the Globe
With conditions deteriorating worldwide, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom names 17 countries of particular concern.
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In Nigeria, Christians Identify with Jesus’ Cross
For Christians in Nigeria, including a mother with a harrowing story of loss and survival, Jesus’ Cross gives meaning to their everyday suffering.
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Holy Week Attacks in Nigeria Leave Nearly 100 Dead
Attacks by Muslim extremists on Christian communities in Nigeria have left scores of casualties during the days leading up to Easter.
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Pope Lauds Humanitarian Corridors for Migrants, Refugees
Pope Francis thanked organizations that run humanitarian corridors offering safe, legal passage to migrants and refugees in Europe.
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Over 100 Priests, Religious Persecuted in 2022, Says Report
A report referring to global data from a papal foundation compiles names of more than 100 priests and sisters kidnapped or killed last year.
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Catholic Priest Killed in Nigeria; Other Christians Killed in Congo
A priest’s death and the wounding of another is the latest attack in Nigeria’s predominantly...
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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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