Nigeria is the largest mixed Muslim/Christian nation in the world, with almost 50% of its population identifying as Christians. However, the rise of the extremist group Boko Haram has made Nigeria one of the most dangerous countries for Christians in the world. The group seeks to overthrow the current Nigerian government and establish an Islamic regime. Boko Haram has targeted secular schools and churches, and their attacks have resulted in the deaths of over 75,000 Nigerians. In this video, Alessandro Monteduro, Director of Aid to the Church in Need, shares his insights on the situation in Nigeria. He also discusses the recent meeting between Pope Francis and two victims of Boko Haram, Janada Markus and Maria Joseph, who shared their harrowing experiences of being held captive by the group. Father Joseph Bature Fidelis, a priest of the Diocese of Maiduguri in Borno State, Nigeria, also shares his experiences of working with victims of Boko Haram. This video sheds light on the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria and the need for the international community to take action to address this crisis.

Receive the most important news from EWTN Vatican via WhatsApp. It has become increasingly difficult to see Catholic news on social media. Subscribe to our free channel today
EWTN
Share
Would you like to receive the latest updates on the Pope and the Vatican
Receive articles and updates from our EWTN Newsletter.
More news related to this article
After Fiducia supplicans, Pope Francis Appoints Cardinal Fernández as a Member of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity
Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Víctor Fernández, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith, a new member of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity.
The story behind the feast of St. Joseph the Worker
St. Joseph, the beloved spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and earthly father of Jesus, is celebrated twice by the Catholic Church every year.
Illustrator of new stamp of Pope Leo XIV reflects on limits of AI in sacred art
Spanish painter Raúl Berzosa, who has been commissioned for a number of philatelic works by the Vatican, said
At Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis asks parents to sow faith in their children
At the Angelus on Sunday, July 16, Pope Francis reflected on the parable of the sower and encouraged
Easter 2026 Urbi et Orbi: Full Text of Pope Leo XIV’s Message
Brothers and sisters,Christ is risen! Happy Easter! For centuries, the Church has joyfully sung of the event that
It’s been 100 years since the Catholic Church’s first Council in China
A century ago, the First Council of the Catholic Church in China convened, led by Archbishop Celso Costantini, to indigenize the Church and separate missions from colonialism.





