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  • [ November 10, 2026 ] Pope Leo XIV urges youth to shun ‘the idols of our time’ and turn to Christ News Briefs
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Catholic missionaries in Nigeria urged to persevere amid insecurity, restrictions on worship

October 16, 2026 Abah Anthony John 0

Despite threats of violence and restrictions placed on some Christian communities, the national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in Nigeria is encouragging missionaries to be unafraid. […]

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Digital distractions could erode silence needed for prayer, Nigerian Catholic bishop warns

September 30, 2026 Abah Anthony John 0

At the seventh annual general assembly of the Archdiocese of Abuja, Bishop Anselm Umoren challenged Christians to reflect on how they can preserve their faith amid rapid technological changes. […]

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Digital distractions could erode silence needed for prayer, Nigerian Catholic bishop warns

September 30, 2026 Abah Anthony John 0

At the seventh annual general assembly of the Archdiocese of Abuja, Bishop Anselm Umoren challenged Christians to reflect on how they can preserve their faith amid rapid technological changes. […]

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Catholic cardinal highlights technology’s role in transforming Africa’s resources

September 8, 2026 Abah Anthony John 0

Cardinal Peter Turkson, the chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences in Rome, said the Church should recognize the natural resources available in creation as gifts from God. […]

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Cardinal demands action by Nigeria government against kidnappings, says ‘no excuse’ for silence

July 17, 2026 Abah Anthony John 0

Cardinal John Onaiyekan has challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to intensify efforts to end kidnapping and other violent crimes in Nigeria in the face of worsening insecurity. […]

The Dispatch

Catholic bishop: ‘There’s no political will in fight against terrorism in Nigeria’

July 10, 2026 Abah Anthony John 5

Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza of the Diocese of Yola says the Nigerian government lacks the will to end the persistent insecurity that has claimed thousands of lives in the West African country. […]

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Catholic youth chaplains in Nigeria urged to report abuse allegations to Church, civil authorities

June 30, 2026 Abah Anthony John 0

The national director of the Pastoral Affairs Department of Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) said the Church’s commitment to young people requires creating and maintaining safe environments. […]

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Nigeria Catholic hospital fire leaves Marian statue untouched, draws non-Catholics to prayer

May 18, 2026 Abah Anthony John 0

A fire at the Mother of Christ Specialist Hospital in the Diocese of Enugu broke out on May 12, causing vast damage — but a Marian statue was left untouched amid the flames. […]

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Christians must defend themselves amid rising persecution, Nigerian prelate says

May 6, 2026 Abah Anthony John 0

Following the resurgence of violence in Nigeria, the judicial vicar of the Port Harcourt Diocese has called for Christians to promote peace while not ignoring the need to protect their lives. […]

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According to the papal foundation Aid to the Church in need, 38 countries around the world see regular, serious violations of religious freedom. Among those 38, 23 see real persecution, especially of Christians of various […]

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