Pope Leo XIV has renewed global attention on the persecution and discrimination facing Christians, citing Nigeria among four countries where attacks on worshippers and religious communities remain frequent.
In a Sunday post on his official X account, the Pontiff lamented that “in various parts of the world, Christians suffer discrimination and persecution,” noting Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique and Sudan as nations where reports of violence persist.
He also offered prayers for families in Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, following a recent massacre of civilians, describing God as a “merciful Father who desires peace among all His children.”
The Pope urged an immediate end to violence and called on believers to work together for the common good.
His message comes as concerns grow in Nigeria, where the United States has accused the government of failing to adequately curb the killings of Christians in parts of the country.
