Nigeria catholic breaking news
Here are some recent breaking news stories from the Catholic Church in Nigeria:
1. Cardinal Onaiyekan's 80th Birthday Celebrated: The Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, celebrated his 80th birthday on January 29, 2023. The celebration was marked with a Mass at the St. Augustine's Cathedral, Abuja, attended by bishops, priests, and faithful from across the country. (Source: Catholic News Agency)
2. Bishop Kukah's Home Attacked: The residence of Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, was attacked by unknown gunmen on January 31, 2023. The bishop was not at home at the time of the attack, but his residence was damaged. (Source: BBC News)
3. Catholic Church Condemns Kidnapping of Seminarians: The Catholic Church in Nigeria has condemned the kidnapping of three seminarians from the Good Shepherd Seminary in Kaduna State. The seminarians were kidnapped on January 24, 2023, and their whereabouts are still unknown. (Source: Vanguard News)
4. Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop for Oyo Diocese: Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Felix Ajakaye as the new bishop of the Oyo Diocese. Bishop Ajakaye was previously the auxiliary bishop of the Ibadan Diocese. (Source: Catholic News Agency)
5. Catholic Church Launches Campaign Against Human Trafficking: The Catholic Church in Nigeria has launched a campaign against human trafficking, which is a major problem in the country. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the issue and provide support to victims of human trafficking. (Source: This Day Live)
6. Bishop Okoye's 25th Episcopal Anniversary Celebrated: The Bishop of the Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, celebrated his 25th Episcopal anniversary on January 28, 2023. The celebration was marked with a Mass at the Holy Ghost Cathedral, Awka. (Source: Catholic News Agency)
7. Catholic Church Condemns Violence in Nigeria: The Catholic Church in Nigeria has condemned the violence and killings that have been reported in various parts of the country. The church has called on the government to take steps to address the security challenges facing the country. (Source: Vanguard News)
These are just a few of the recent breaking news stories from the Catholic Church in Nigeria.