Pope Leo XIV has included Nigeria on a list of nations where Christians reportedly suffer discrimination and persecution, grouping it with countries such as Bangladesh, Mozambique, and Sudan.
The Pope shared the message on Sunday, November 16, through his official X handle, voicing concern over the frequent attacks on Christian worshippers and religious sites around the world.
Pope Leo names Nigeria among countries facing Christian persecution
He urged the global community to pray for safety, peace, and unity among believers.
“I think especially of Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique, Sudan, and other countries from which we frequently hear of attacks on communities and places of worship. God is a merciful Father who desires peace among all His children!” he wrote.
The Pope also requested prayers for families in Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, where recent attacks claimed several civilian lives.
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His comments echo earlier warnings from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who had re-listed Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” due to reports of religious violence.
The Nigerian government has rejected such labels, insisting that the country is secular and does not support the persecution of any religious group.
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