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Dozens of NFL players urge Trump, Congress to protect Nigerian Christians from persecution

More than 60 current and former NFL players are calling on Washington leaders to take action against anti-Christian terrorism in Nigeria, including Tony Dungy, Kirk Cousins, and others.

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Peter Michaels

• Dec 22, 2025

Nigeria rescues 100 Catholic schoolchildren, promises release of remaining hostages

Nigeria's president expressed gratitude for the students' safe return and promised the further release of the remaining 115 hostages.

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Ray Hilbrich

• Dec 11, 2025

Nigerian Catholic priest abducted from parish residence by gunmen

Attackers broke into the residence of Fr. Emmanuel Ezema and captured the parish priest on Tuesday night, according to the Diocese of Zaria, which is asking the faithful for prayers.

News

Antonino Cambria

• Dec 4, 2025Dec 5, 2025

Nigerian human rights advocate: Cardinal Parolin is ‘emboldening’ Muslim attacks against Christians

Cardinal Parolin downplaying the Islamic genocide of Nigerian Christians ‘provides cover for those perpetrating the violence’ and ‘emboldens’ Muslim terrorists, Emeka Umeagbalasi said.

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Antonino Cambria

• Dec 1, 2025

Nigerian bishops condemn ‘atrocities,’ ‘brutal attacks’ against Christians

The Nigerian Bishops Conference denounced the ‘near-total destruction’ of some Christian communities and warned that the widespread attacks on Christians ‘endanger the future of our nation.’

News

Doug Mainwaring

• Nov 26, 2025Nov 27, 2025

More than 300 students, staff abducted from Catholic school in Nigeria last week

Initial estimates were that 52 children were abducted from St. Mary's Catholic boarding school, but recent reports indicate that it was 315 students and 12 teachers.

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Charles Richards

• Nov 24, 2025Nov 25, 2025

52 Catholic schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria: report

Gunmen have raided a Catholic school in Nigeria and abducted over 50 schoolchildren as the violence against Christians continues.

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Andreas Wailzer

• Nov 21, 2025Nov 21, 2025

Nigerian gunmen kill at least two, kidnap several in latest anti-Christian attack

Another brutal attack during a church service has left multiple dead and several kidnapped, including a pastor, as local leaders call on the federal government to provide increased protection.

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Andreas Wailzer

• Nov 20, 2025

Trump’s UN ambassador calls persecution of Nigerian Christians a ‘genocide’

It appears to be the first time a US government official has used the term 'genocide' to describe the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.

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Charles Richards

• Nov 18, 2025Nov 19, 2025

A global war on Christianity is unfolding

Christians face torture, imprisonment, and slaughter across multiple continents while Western governments and institutions dismiss or simply ignore the growing crisis.

Opinion

J.B. Shurk

• Nov 11, 2025Nov 11, 2025

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Dozens of NFL players urge Trump, Congress to protect Nigerian Christians from persecution

Nigeria rescues 100 Catholic schoolchildren, promises release of remaining hostages

Nigerian Catholic priest abducted from parish residence by gunmen

Nigerian human rights advocate: Cardinal Parolin is ‘emboldening’ Muslim attacks against Christians

Nigerian bishops condemn ‘atrocities,’ ‘brutal attacks’ against Christians

More than 300 students, staff abducted from Catholic school in Nigeria last week

52 Catholic schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria: report

Trump’s UN ambassador calls persecution of Nigerian Christians a ‘genocide’

A global war on Christianity is unfolding