President Donald Trump has put Nigeria back on the list of Countries of Particular Concern, pleasing the West African nation’s local diaspora.
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Monsignor Andrew Landi’s Legacy ‘Nuanced’ for Global War Relief Efforts, Adoption Program
Msgr. Andrew Landi of Brooklyn championed global humanitarian relief efforts, but he is also known for a controversial program that took children of unwed mothers from Italy to the U.S. for adoption.
Nigerians in the Diocese of Brooklyn Worry About Priest Kidnappings, Church Bombings Back Home
Nigerians in the Diocese of Brooklyn are reacting to the news that as terrorist attacks and anti-Catholic persecution continue in their home country, their fellow Nigerians are attending church in record numbers.
Meet the Priests: Eager to Evangelize, Deacon Callistus Ibeh Is Ready to Live His Dream
Deacon Callistus Ibeh’s journey toward the priesthood wasn’t as easy as riding a bike, but the avid cyclist said he didn’t encounter too many bumps along the way.
Religious Sister Relishes Colorful Christmas Celebrations Back Home In Nigeria
When Sister Elizabeth Ogbu visits her hometown in Nigeria, she especially enjoys going at Christmas. “That’s when I catch all the fun,” she said. “It’s a happy time, I tell you.”
Nigerian Clergy Decry Violent Attacks by Muslims
Bishop Wilfred Anagbe, during a recent stop in Brooklyn, said massacres by Fulani herdsmen have continued in Nigeria, even as a new president has taken office.
Priest Shot In The Back In Nigeria Seen As Tragic Addition To Ongoing Christian Persecution In Country
The killing of Father Charles Igechi June 7 is further evidence of Christian persecution in Nigeria, church officials in the country say.
Four New Priests Ordained In Diocese of Brooklyn
The Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph on Saturday, June 3, was nearly filled to capacity and swelled with joy during the ordinations of Ernesto Alonso, 44; Thimote Cherelus, 37; Nnamdi Eusebius Eze, 39; and Samuel Mwiwawi, 40.
Religious Persecution Continues To Rise Worldwide
When asked to assess religious freedom worldwide compared to a decade ago, Edward Clancy, the director of outreach for Aid to the Church in Need, doesn’t hesitate with his answer.
Religious Freedom Commission Calls Out India, Nigeria, and Vietnam For Abuses
A government commission that monitors religious freedom abroad has recommended that the State Department designate five new countries as “Countries of Particular Concern” (CPC) because of their engagement in, or toleration of, “particularly severe” religious freedom violations, including against Christians.