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“I cried tears of despair,” says priest who was captured in Niger
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Fr. Luigi Maccalli learned in captivity to forgive and pray for his enemies, following the example of Jesus. In an interview with ACN, he shared ...
Bamenda, Cameroon: A catechism to teach peace after ten years of violence
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Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya of Bamenda is preparing a catechism consisting of one hundred questions and answers inspired by Pope Leo XIV’s message of peace. ...
The Church in Mauritania: A spirit of coexistence in the desert
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The Catholic Church in Mauritania is in a unique position: there are no Mauritanian Christians, and the entire Catholic community is made up of foreigners ...
Bishops urge an end to massacres in Nigeria
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ACN continues to accompany the Church in Nigeria in its efforts to counteract the effects of endemic violence and its appeals for peace. The Catholic ...
Nigeria: “There can be no lynching in a civilized society”
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Northern Nigeria usually appears in the news because of violence, kidnappings, or interreligious conflicts. However, in the midst of that reality, there are also many ...
Two religious sisters attacked at home in Mozambique
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Building where the nuns were staying also serves as a home for young girls. Archbishop laments “exponential” rise in crime in the African country. Killing ...
The return of Iraq’s Christians: A possible model for Nigeria
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Catholic leaders advocate for the right of return of internally displaced people. The return of thousands of displaced Christians to their places of origin in ...
Murdered priest was tireless peacemaker, says bishop in Central African Republic
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Crowds lined roads, despite the danger, to bid farewell to Fr. Crépin Martial Monga Father Crépin Martial Monga, vicar of the Catholic parish of St. ...
Nigerian priest who saw roommate slain says life in the US affirms his hope for religious liberty
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Fr. Stephen Idoko knows firsthand how true, lived religious freedom can strengthen a society. As a Nigerian priest, Fr. Stephen Idoko was only too familiar ...
Retreats for Sisters in Cameroon
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“I experienced a renewed sense of God’s love and call in my life,” says Sr. Camila, as she reflects on the annual retreat that she ...









