Monday, November 17, 2025 - Roman Catholic Church leader, Pope Leo XIV has listed Nigeria among countries where Christians face discrimination and persecution, alongside Bangladesh, Mozambique, Sudan, and others.
The pontiff made the remarks on Sunday, Novemebr 16 via his
official X account, expressing concern over frequent attacks on Christian
communities and places of worship. He urged prayers for peace and solidarity
among all 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 called for prayers for the families of Kivu in
the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where recent massacres claimed the lives
of civilians.
“Let us pray that all violence may cease and that believers
may work together for the common good,” he added.
The Pope’s statement echoes concerns previously raised by US
President Donald Trump, who re-designated Nigeria as a “country of particular
concern” (CPC) due to reports of religious persecution.
However, the Nigerian federal government has rejected this
classification, affirming that the country remains secular and is not
supporting any genocide or targeting of a particular faith.
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