Lela Gilbert Newsweek May 25, 2022 Original article The recent horrifying death of Deborah Emmanuel Yakubu, a Nigerian college student, focused international attention on Nigeria’s Christians and their persistent abuse by radical Islamists. Thanks to social media, reports and videos of Deborah’s vicious beating and burning in Sokoto were widely circulated for several days. Although…
Gerard O’Connell May 22, 2022 America, The Jesuit Review Original article Pope Francis today urged Catholics worldwide to join in prayer for the church in China so that its 12 million Catholics may be able to live “in freedom and tranquility” and “in effective communion with the universal church.” “I am attentively and actively following…
MEDIAFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, November 5, 2021 10:00 AM Ethno-religious extremists and complicit government officials have engaged in religious persecution through sexual violence targeting women and children, most notably in Nigeria, but in other countries as well, session concludes. NAPLES, FL — Experts gathered to address the persecution of religious groups through “forced marriage” and “forced…
https://providencemag.com/2020/04/world-ignoring-christian-genocide-nigeria/ How much do Westerners know about Nigeria? Do we recognize it as Africa’s largest nation? Are we aware of its considerable economic importance? Are Western Christians alert to the dangers faced by our fellow believers in Nigeria? Granted, it’s a little challenging to learn about Nigeria’s woes because we have to search for reports….
