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Nigerian bishop: “Our land is now a pool of blood”

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October 11, 2020

Nigerian bishop: “Our land is now a pool of blood”

Sixty years after gaining independence from the United Kingdom, Nigeria is overrun by violence, much of it targeted at Christians. In an October 1 message marking the 60th anniversary…

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Kidnapped Italian priest set free after two years in captivity

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October 11, 2020

Kidnapped Italian priest set free after two years in captivity

Fr. Pierluigi Maccalli was abducted from his parish in Niger in 2017. An Italian priest missing in Africa for two years has been released by kidnappers.Fr. Pierluigi Macalli was…

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Bishop calls attention to “genocide” in Nigeria

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August 9, 2020

Bishop calls attention to “genocide” in Nigeria

Bishop Kukah said that both Christians and Muslims have been targeted. The execution of five aid workers in Nigeria, three of whom were Christian, has led Bishop Mathew Kukah, of…

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The largest Jesus statue in Africa: Jesus de Greatest

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July 3, 2020

The largest Jesus statue in Africa: Jesus de Greatest

Built by a layman, this is the fifth largest statue in Africa. Standing as a symbol of the enduring faith of Nigeria’s Catholic community, the Jesus de Greatest statue is the largest…

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Here’s how Catholic dioceses plan to resume public Masses around the country

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May 22, 2020

Here’s how Catholic dioceses plan to resume public Masses around the country

As public officials lift COVID-19 restrictions, bishops prepare parishes for safely bringing the faithful back to church. Masks, the 6-foot rule, and Communion in the hand are the predominant…

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How the Gates Foundation is Robbing African Women of their Freedom and Their Lives

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May 3, 2020

How the Gates Foundation is Robbing African Women of their Freedom and Their Lives

As the West pushes dangerous contraceptive drugs on African women, the author stands up for their dignity. As I tried to catch up on the latest news on Africa, I…

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April 18, 2020

Aid group commits $5.5M to support priests and nuns serving communities most vulnerable to COVID-19

The much needed money will help them continue carrying out their spiritual and social ministries. To help mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Aid to the Church in Need…

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February 16, 2020

Priest kidnapped in Nigeria

Abduction comes a few days after murdered seminarian laid to rest. Just two weeks after a kidnapped seminarian was killed in Nigeria, a priest in the country was abducted. Fr.…

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February 2, 2020

3 of 4 kidnapped Nigerian seminarians are free, according to report

International aid agency calls for government action in face of worsening security conditions. UPDATE: Catholic News Agency has reported that one of the seminarians has been killed, allegedly by his captors. “With…

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January 18, 2020

4 Nigerian seminarians abducted while on seminary grounds

The abductors have yet to list any demands for release. Nigerian authorities are searching for four seminarians, aged 18-23, who were abducted from Good Shepherd Seminary, in Kaduna, on Wednesday night.…

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January 2, 2020

On Nigerian beheadings, “Where is the moral revulsion?”

Bishop Matthew Kukah of Sokoto, Nigeria, says the West readily exploits Africa’s mineral resources, but is turning a blind eye to religious persecution and atrocities. Avideo released by ISIS West…

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December 29, 2019

Islamists in Nigeria kill Christian hostages

The Islamic State group in Nigeria released a video Thursday claiming to show the killing of 11 Christian men. The Dec. 26 video shows masked militants beheading 10 blindfolded captives,…

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November 19, 2019

Bishop, priest and more than 40 others killed at Central African Republic church and refugee camp

Violence continues between Muslim and Christian militias More than 40 Christians, including a bishop and a priest, were killed in an attack on a Catholic cathedral and nearby refugee camp…

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September 19, 2019

Italian priest kidnapped in Niger now missing for one year

Niamey, Niger, Sep 18, 2019 - One year ago, Fr. Luigi Macalli was abducted in the middle of the night, from his parish Church in Niger. The priest remains missing,…

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Africa Articles

September 12, 2019

A shocking miracle in the Egyptian desert

While a monk was celebrating Mass, he didn't expect to see this ... During the 3rd and 4th centuries many men and women were inspired by the example of a…

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September 11, 2019

In Mauritius, Pope Francis stops to pray at tomb of another apostle to peoples who suffered slavery

Like St. Peter Claver, Blessed Jacques-Désiré Laval has his feast day on September 9 Known especially for his ministry to enslaved people arriving in the New World, St. Peter Claver’s…

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