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Centenary Celebration: Clergymen Preach Against Religious Discrimination

Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have called on Christians and Muslims to respect eachother’s rights to practice their faith without fear of religious discrimination or molestation. … Continue reading Centenary Celebration: Clergymen Preach Against Religious Discrimination


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churchCatholic Bishops in Nigeria have called on Christians and Muslims to respect eachother’s rights to practice their faith without fear of religious discrimination or molestation.

The Bishops of Kaduna and Awka diocese made the plea at the centenary celebration of Catholic Arch-Diocese of Kaduna, North West Nigeria.

While noting that religion should not be seen as a point of friction among people of different faiths, the clergymen pointed out that nations all over the world can only make any meaningful progress when the citizens live in peace and harmony.

They specifically frowned at a situation where churches and Christians are being discriminated against by the government and institutions in some parts of northern Nigeria.

Bishop of Awka Catholic Diocese, Jonas Okoye, therefore appealed to President Muhammdu Buhari to ensure that the rights and privileges of every Nigerian is protected irrespective of religious or ethnic background.