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More Than 700 Baptized On Easter in Nigeria Despite Rise in Attacks On Christians, by Abah Anthony John

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Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Katsina. | Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

By Abah Anthony John, ACI Africa, April 9, 2024

Abah Anthony John is a Nigerian Journalist with great enthusiasm and interest for Catholic Church Communication and Media Apostolate. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State Nigeria. He has vast experience in Print, Electronic and Multi-Media Production.

This article was first published by ACI Africa, CNA’s news partner in Africa, and has been adapted by CNA.

 

ACI Africa, Apr 9, 2024 / 08:00 am – More than 700 Christians were baptized on Easter Sunday in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Katsina, where there is a rise in attacks mainly targeting Christian communities.

In an April 3 interview with ACI Africa, CNA’s news partner in Africa, Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa rejoiced at the successful celebration of Easter — the diocese’s first. The Diocese of Katsina was just erected by Pope Francis in October 2023.

“It was a very great celebration as we had priests gathered in the cathedral for that celebration for the first time,” the 53-year-old bishop said.

“Despite the insecurity challenges we face as a diocese, we had over 700 people who were baptized and received holy Communion. That is an incredible number,” Musa said. …

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