Christian Survivor of Terrorism: ‘Pray for Boko Haram’
The World Watch List 2025 identified Nigeria, which has been grappling with Muslim extremist violence since 2009, as one of the world’s worst countries for Christian persecution.
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Rector of Minor Seminary in Nigeria Released After 10-Day Captivity
Local bishop urged the Nigerian government at all levels to work to address the deteriorating security situation.
Pope Francis Meets With Two Nigerian Girls Who Were Kidnapped by Boko Haram
The pontifical charity arranged for the girls to meet the Pope on International Women’s Day.
In Nigeria, Faith Is Flourishing in the Face of the Deadly Persecution of Catholics
Religious-freedom expert Stephen Rasche discusses the recent deadly violence against Nigerian Christians, including this weekend’s Pentecost Mass massacre, and what Catholics elsewhere can do to help.
Nigeria: Suspected Members of Boko Haram Kidnap Catholic Priest
Father Juma’s abduction is the latest in a series of kidnappings in Nigeria that appear to target Christians, including priests.
‘Rape, Slavery, Murder’ in Nigeria: Religious Freedom Advocate Sounds Alarm on Christian Genocide
Vice President Eric Patterson of the Religious Freedom Institute discusses the recent uptick in violence in Nigeria, the two most oppressive factions on the ground, and how the country could face the same fate as Rwanda if international inaction continues.
Christian Aid Workers Executed in Nigeria: ‘Beyond Reprehensible’
Three of five men brutally executed in a video posted online were known employees of Christian aid agencies.
Nigerian Priest Kidnapped After Sunday Mass Has Been Set Free
The kidnapping is the latest in a series of abductions and killings in Nigeria which have involved Catholics and other Christians; clergy, seminarians, and lay people.
Kidnapped Nigerian Seminarian Has Been Killed
In the last year, several priests and seminarians, along with pastors from other Christian denominations, have been kidnapped in Nigeria, some for ranson, and some by Islamist militant and terrorist groups.
Africa’s Young Christian Communities Are Now in Islamic-Extremist Crosshairs
DECADE IN REVIEW: The continent, home to the world’s largest Christian population and considered the Church’s ‘beacon of hope,’ faces a growing threat of religious hostility.
