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  • Nigerian bishop, driver released by kidnappers

    Nigerian bishop, driver released by kidnappers

    • Jan 4, 2021

    Auxiliary Bishop Moses Chikwe of Owerri and his driver, Robert Ndubuisi, were released by their abductors Jan. 1 after being kidnapped five days earlier.

    By Peter Ajayi Dada
  • Top Nigerian prelate calls for ‘new beginning’ amid national woes

    Top Nigerian prelate calls for ‘new beginning’ amid national woes

    • Jan 4, 2021

    One of Nigeria’s most authoritative Catholic prelates has said the start of a new year ought to mark a turning point for the troubled nation, with the focus placed on ending ethnic, political, and religious divisions, and working toward what unifies and is beneficial for all.

    By Elise Ann Allen
  • In Nigeria, nun cares for abandoned children labeled as witches

    In Nigeria, nun cares for abandoned children labeled as witches

    • Jan 3, 2021

    Since opening a children’s home in 2007, Sister Matylda Iyang has cared for dozens of malnourished and homeless children from the streets of Uyo, Nigeria; many of them had family who believed they were witches.

    By Valentine Iwenwanne
  • Music school in C. African Republic allows students to experience alternative to war

    Music school in C. African Republic allows students to experience alternative to war

    • Jan 2, 2021

    Polish Capuchin Franciscan missionaries have opened the first music school in the Central African Republic in hopes of preventing children from being drafted into paramilitary groups.

    By Jonathan Luxmoore
  • Bishop, driver kidnapped in Nigeria

    Bishop, driver kidnapped in Nigeria

    • Dec 29, 2020

    Auxiliary Bishop Moses Chikwe of Owerri, Nigeria, and his driver were kidnapped late Dec. 27

    By Catholic News Service
  • Sexual violence being used as weapon of war in eastern Congo

    Sexual violence being used as weapon of war in eastern Congo

    • Dec 24, 2020

    Conflict in the South Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has caused “pervasive” gender-based violence, according to Catholic aid groups.

    By Crux Staff
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