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Christian genocide feared in Nigeria

Christian genocide feared in Nigeria

Murdered priest latest in long list of offences against Church

Ngala Killian Chimton · September 24, 2025

The Church in Nigeria, ravaged by kidnappings of clergy, is mourning Fr. Mathew Eya, killed Sept. 19 as he was returning to his parish of St. Charles in Eha-Ndiagu, in Enugu state.
Over 60 people killed in Ntoyo, Congo, by Islamic State group supporters

Over 60 people killed in Ntoyo, Congo, by Islamic State group supporters

OSV News · September 17, 2025

The pontifical charity Aid to the Church in Need expressed its "deep concern and solidarity" with the families of the victims of a brutal attack carried out on the night of Sept. 8-9 in Ntoyo in the area of St. Joseph of Manguredjipa Catholic Parish, which is in the Congolese province of North Kivu.
A million voices sought for Africa's oppressed Christians

A million voices sought for Africa's oppressed Christians

Quinton Amundson · September 5, 2025

As of Sept. 5, Open Doors International’s “Arise Africa” petition has garnered a striking 225,000 signatures, almost a quarter way to its goal in a groundswell of support for oppressed Christians in sub-Saharan Africa.
Pope Leo prays for victims, rescue workers in Sudan after landslide

Pope Leo prays for victims, rescue workers in Sudan after landslide

Catholic News Service · September 2, 2025

Pope Leo XIV offered his prayers for the dead after days of heavy rain triggered a landslide in a remote area of Sudan, and he prayed for all involved in the ongoing search and rescue operations.
Massacre 'of faithful in the house of God' in Congolese Catholic church leaves 43 dead

Massacre 'of faithful in the house of God' in Congolese Catholic church leaves 43 dead

Fredrick Nzwili · July 28, 2025

At least 43 people, including children, were killed July 27 in a brutal overnight attack on a Catholic church in Komanda in eastern Congo.
Kidnapped Nigerian priest who served in Alaska is now free

Kidnapped Nigerian priest who served in Alaska is now free

Gina Christian · July 22, 2025

A Nigerian priest kidnapped by Boko Haram in June has been released, OSV News has learned.
One officer dead, three seminarians kidnapped after attack on Nigerian seminary

One officer dead, three seminarians kidnapped after attack on Nigerian seminary

OSV News · July 15, 2025

In Nigeria's Edo state, gunmen stormed Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in the Diocese of Auchi the night of July 10, killing a security officer and abducting three seminarians, according to Aid to the Church in Need.
Kidnapped Nigeria priest who served in Alaska still held captive, sources say

Kidnapped Nigeria priest who served in Alaska still held captive, sources say

Gina Christian · July 11, 2025

A Nigerian priest who previously served in Alaska remains missing after being captured by Boko Haram operatives in his homeland, OSV News has learned.
Nigeria's government complicit in Christian slaughter, priest says

Nigeria's government complicit in Christian slaughter, priest says

Quinton Amundson · June 27, 2025

More than 500 Christians in Nigeria have been murdered by Fulani militants since the start of April, according to Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) UK’s Head of Press and Public Affairs John Pontifex.
Open Doors stands firm with persecuted Christians

Open Doors stands firm with persecuted Christians

Luke Mandato · June 19, 2025

Open Doors Canada is honouring persecuted Christians around the world with its One With Them challenge, a five-day prayer initiative devoted to the faithful suffering for their faith around the world.