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Catholic seminarian escapes after being kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria

Catholic seminarian Kelvin Ochai's safe return comes amid persistent violence and abductions targeting Christian communities in Nigeria's Benue State.

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Andreas Wailzer

• Aug 5, 2026

Catholic priest brutally murdered in Nigeria, left on side of road

Fr. Samuel Opeyemi Oyetoro, who was found dead with ‘severe’ machete wounds on his head, is among thousands of Nigeria Catholics murdered in recent years amid Islamic persecution.

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Antonino Cambria

• Aug 3, 2026

Persecuted Christians urge Trump to take decisive action in Nigeria

Many Nigerians believe that their own government has not responded with the urgency and determination required to stop attacks against Christians.

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Fr. Viktor Ekanem

• Jul 25, 2026Jul 27, 2026

House passes bill to halt foreign aid to Nigeria over anti-Christian violence

Islamic terrorist groups have killed or abducted more than 5,000 Christians in Nigeria so far this year and forced hundreds of women and children to ‘convert’ to Islam.

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Calvin Freiburger

• Jul 20, 2026Jul 21, 2026

5,000+ Christians have been killed or abducted in Nigeria so far this year: report

At least 2,550 Christians were killed and another 2,800 abducted across Nigeria between January and June 2026, according to a report by a human rights organization.

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Vulnerable People Project

• Jul 9, 2026Jul 10, 2026

28 Christians massacred in Nigeria as Islamic militants target village overnight

Militants cut telecommunications, fired on anyone leaving their home, and burned houses in the June 22 attack on Kawel in Nigeria's Plateau State.

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Gaetano Masciullo

• Jun 26, 2026Jun 26, 2026

4 Islamists sentenced to death for Catholic church massacre in Nigeria

The June 2022 shooting killed 50 people and wounded 60 others as they were attending Mass.

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Ray Hilbrich

• Jun 8, 2026

'Great miracle': Our Lady statue untouched by fire at Catholic hospital in Nigeria

'I started shouting, crying, and singing because I realized this was a great miracle,' hospital administrator Sister Maria Chinaemerem Igwe said.

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Ray Hilbrich

• May 21, 2026

US, Nigerian forces kill 'most active terrorist in the world' who targeted Christians

Abu-Bilal al-Minuki had a significant history of involvement in planning attacks and directing hostage taking, according to the U.S. Africa Command.

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Doug Mainwaring

• May 16, 2026

Nigerian bishop urges prayers for return of kidnapped priest, parishioners

Bishop Julius Yakubu Kundi of Kafanchan appealed to the Blessed Virgin to intercede for the captives during the month of Mary.

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Ray Hilbrich

• May 11, 2026May 12, 2026

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Catholic seminarian escapes after being kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria

Catholic priest brutally murdered in Nigeria, left on side of road

Persecuted Christians urge Trump to take decisive action in Nigeria

House passes bill to halt foreign aid to Nigeria over anti-Christian violence

5,000+ Christians have been killed or abducted in Nigeria so far this year: report

28 Christians massacred in Nigeria as Islamic militants target village overnight

4 Islamists sentenced to death for Catholic church massacre in Nigeria

'Great miracle': Our Lady statue untouched by fire at Catholic hospital in Nigeria

US, Nigerian forces kill 'most active terrorist in the world' who targeted Christians

Nigerian bishop urges prayers for return of kidnapped priest, parishioners