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Terrorists strike Mozambique, ACN steps up aid
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“We have parishes that have been practically destroyed, priests who are living in difficult situations because they had to abandon their missions empty-handed; children, elderly ...
Congolese saddened by cancellation of papal visit
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There is still hope in the DRC that Pope Francis will become the first Pope to travel to east Congo, a region very badly ...
They survived Nigeria’s Pentecost massacre
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"As I was lying there, one of the gunmen threw a tiny light close to me. It immediately registered in my head that it could ...
In Nigeria, attack turns Pentecost Mass into bloodbath—Parish priest tells his story
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"But then I heard a second loud noise, and I saw parishioners running in different directions in the church. I stood there in shock, wondering ...
In wake of Pentecost massacre, Nigerian priest calls for help to discover the truth
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"Some of the speculation as to who did it sounds quite logical and fits in with the general situation of our country right now, such ...
Pentecost massacre at St. Francis Xavier Church in Owo, Nigeria
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“It is Pentecost Sunday, a time every Catholic is expected to be in Church to commemorate the Solemnity. It is so sad to say that ...
Nigerian bishop charges government has failed the people and that West is complicit
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When asked about the fact that many northern states have sharia law, and therefore do not have 100 percent religious freedom, he laughs. “100 percent? ...
Pope is coming to encourage reconciliation, says DRC bishop
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"When news of the Pope’s visit was made public, we were thrilled. This is Saint Peter coming to us. He comes as a shepherd, to ...
Anti-Christian violence follows killing of Christian girl in Sokoto, Nigeria
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Bishop Kukah appealed “to Christians to remain law abiding and pray for the return of normalcy and congratulates the local authorities and police for their ...
ACN deplores murder of priest in Kaduna, Nigeria
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“The increase in kidnappings, murders and general violence against civilians, including members of the Catholic clergy in many parts of Nigeria, is a scourge that ...