Pope Leo XIV, head of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City, has listed Nigeria among countries where Christians face frequent attacks, alongside Bangladesh, Mozambique, and Sudan.
In a message posted on his official X account on Sunday, the pontiff expressed worry over the continuous attacks on Christian communities and worship centres across the world. He called for continued prayers for peace, protection, and unity among all believers.
“In various parts of the world, Christians suffer discrimination and persecution, 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.
He also called for prayers for the families of Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where recent massacres have claimed civilian lives.
“Let us pray that all violence may cease and that believers may work together for the common good,” the pontiff added.
The statement comes at a time when Nigeria faces heightened international scrutiny, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s October 31 designation of the country as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged Christian genocide.
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