Catholic church in nigeria news

Here are some recent news articles and updates about the Catholic Church in Nigeria:

Pope Francis Appoints New Archbishop for Abuja

• Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama as the new Archbishop of Abuja, replacing Archbishop John Onaiyekan who reached the retirement age of 75. (Source: Catholic News Agency, March 2023)

Catholic Bishops Condemn Kidnapping of Seminarians

• The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria has condemned the kidnapping of three seminarians in Kaduna State and called for their immediate release. (Source: Vanguard News, February 2023)

Nigerian Catholic Church Launches New Evangelization Program

• The Catholic Church in Nigeria has launched a new evangelization program aimed at reaching out to millions of Nigerians who have left the Church. The program, called "New Evangelization," will focus on re-evangelizing Catholics who have drifted away from the Church. (Source: Catholic News Agency, January 2023)

Catholic Church in Nigeria Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the First African Pope

• The Catholic Church in Nigeria celebrated the 50th anniversary of the election of Pope Paul VI, the first African Pope. The celebration was marked with a Mass at the National Catholic Secretariat in Abuja. (Source: This Day Live, December 2022)

Nigerian Catholic Priest Kidnapped and Released

• A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. John Adeyi, was kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Benue State and later released after a ransom was paid. (Source: Premium Times, November 2022)

Catholic Church in Nigeria Calls for Peace and Reconciliation

• The Catholic Church in Nigeria has called for peace and reconciliation in the country, following the recent violence and killings in some parts of the country. (Source: Catholic News Agency, October 2022)

Nigerian Catholic Bishop Urges Government to Address Insecurity

• Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Sokoto Diocese has urged the Nigerian government to address the growing insecurity in the country, saying that the situation is becoming unbearable for many Nigerians. (Source: Vanguard News, September 2022)

Catholic Church in Nigeria Launches New Charity Program

• The Catholic Church in Nigeria has launched a new charity program aimed at providing assistance to the poor and vulnerable in the country. The program, called "Caritas Nigeria," will focus on providing food, shelter, and healthcare to those in need. (Source: Catholic News Agency, August 2022)

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