Tag: Nigeria

Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Nigeria's Plateau state declared a week of mourning Jan. 1-8 to honor the deaths of at least 200 Christians killed...

In another chapter of an "evil scheme" plaguing Nigeria, the southern Enugu Diocese asked for prayers for Father Marcellinus Obioma Okide, who was kidnapped...

The chairman of U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, Rabbi Abraham Cooper, has described religious freedom conditions in Nigeria as "abysmal." Speaking July 18 at...

WASHINGTON -- U.S. House lawmakers called the global status of religious liberty "dire" during a hearing July 18, citing concerns across the globe from...

The killing of Father Charles Igechi June 7 is further evidence of Christian persecution in Nigeria, church officials in the country say. The priest was...

At least 52,250 people have been killed over the last 14 years in Nigeria just for being Christian, a new report published April 10...

For Christians, the celebration of Jesus' resurrection brings the assurance of life's victory over death. However, the hope of that victory can seem far off...

NAIROBI, Kenya -- Deadly violence hit Christians in Africa Jan. 15, with a Catholic priest in northern Nigeria burned to death and as many...

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon-- After over a month in captivity, the five priests, a nun and three other church workers kidnapped from St. Mary's Parish in...

VATICAN CITY -- Four Catholic nuns kidnapped in southeast Nigeria Aug. 21 were released two days later, their order said. "With hearts full of joy,...