
2 Priests Killed in Nigeria in Separate Incidents
More Christians are killed for their faith in Nigeria than in any other country worldwide — at least 4,650 in 2021, and nearly 900 in the first three months of 2022 alone.
More Christians are killed for their faith in Nigeria than in any other country worldwide — at least 4,650 in 2021, and nearly 900 in the first three months of 2022 alone.
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Diocese of Sokoto has strongly condemned the attack and called on Emmanuel's killers to be brought to justice.
More Christians are killed for their faith in Nigeria than in any other country worldwide — at least 4,650 in 2021 and nearly 900 in the first three months of 2022 alone.
The three-hour Mass was livestreamed on Facebook June 17.
The religious-freedom watchdog reported that a Christian is killed every two hours for practicing his or her faith — in Nigeria alone.
Rasche said he recently observed newly ordained priests in Nigeria being told that they need to accept that they could be victims of violence ministering in Nigeria.
An interview with Bishop Peter Okpaleke of Nigeria
A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER: Violence against Christians is almost a daily occurrence.
More Christians are killed for their faith in Nigeria than any other country worldwide – at least 4,650 in 2021 and nearly 900 in the first three months of 2022 alone.
Ireland has deep connections with Nigeria, thanks to the efforts of Irish Catholic missionaries.
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