American Catholics, Heed the Pope’s Call to Champion Religious Freedom in Nigeria and Elsewhere

American Catholics, Heed the Pope’s Call to Champion Religious Freedom

A dire humanitarian crisis demands an American response grounded in both principle and prudence.

In Nigeria, thousands of Christians have been killed, churches destroyed, and priests and seminarians kidnapped by Islamist militants. Entire villages have been driven from their homes.

Pope Leo XIV reminded the world of what is at stake.

This is not a distant tragedy — it is a humanitarian crisis that demands an American response.

Author's summary: Catholics must act to protect religious freedom.

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National Catholic Register National Catholic Register — 2025-10-13

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