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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Tag: Nigeria
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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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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Catholic Charity Approves Millions in Aid for Suffering Church in African Countries
Aid to the Church in Need-USA approves $9.5 million in aid for various African countries where Christians are under attack.
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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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Conflict Keeps People from Farming, Drives Some to Brink of Famine
Yemen, South Sudan, Burkina Faso and northeastern Nigeria are close to starving, officials say. By...
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Nigerian Archbishop Appeals for Release of Schoolgirl Kidnapped Three Years Ago
Three years after a school girl was abducted by Islamic militants in Nigeria, the archbishop of Lagos has demanded the president secure her release.
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Nigerian Archbishop on Increased Kidnappings: Our Priests and Nuns are Not for Sale
The Catholic Church in Nigeria is not paying ransom for any priest, religious sister, catechists or any other Church leader who is kidnapped by Boko Haram and other groups that target Christians, a prelate in the West African country has said.
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Nigerian bishop, driver released by kidnappers
Auxiliary Bishop Moses Chikwe of Owerri was released by their abductors Jan. 1 By Peter Ajayi...
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Bishop, driver kidnapped in Nigeria
Auxiliary Bishop Moses Chikwe of Nigeria was kidnapped VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Auxiliary Bishop...
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Many Christians Among Victims of Mass Killings in Northern Nigeria
“The blood of these martyrs will not be in vain,” priest says. By Agnes Aineah, ACI Africa...
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