Nothing to be concerned about. Why, I’m sure that Pope Francis is right now on his way to Benue State, in order to explain to those who killed Fr. Ferdinand Fenan Ngugban and the others at St. Paul’s Catholic Church that authentic Islam and the proper reading of the Qur’an reject every form of violence.
“Catholic priest and six others killed in attack on church in Nigeria,” by Courtney Mares, Catholic News Agency, March 31, 2021 (thanks to Tom):
Rome Newsroom, Mar 31, 2021 / 07:25 am MT (CNA).- A Catholic priest and at least six others were killed by gunmen in an attack on St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Benue State, Nigeria, the Diocese of Katsina-Ala confirmed Wednesday.
Fr. Ferdinand Fanen Ngugban had just offered Mass in his parish church of St. Paul Ayetwar in eastern Nigeria and was preparing to leave for the Holy Week Chrism Mass when he was shot in the head by gunmen on March 30.
According to a statement by Fr. Fidelis Phelle Akjmbul, chancellor of the Diocese of Katsina-Ala, the body of the priest and those of six other victims were recovered after “there was pandemonium among the internally displaced persons who took refuge in the parish premises.”
“Fr Ferdinand went out to find out the cause of the confusion. He was shot in the head as he tried to take cover after sighting armed gunmen,” said the letter from the chancery dated March 31 and obtained by ACI Africa, CNA’s African news partner.
Local authorities in Nigeria’s Benue State confirmed that bandits had attacked St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Aye-Twar village.
The unidentified gunmen who attacked the parish also raided the Aye-Twar village and set many houses on fire, according to multiple media reports.
Ngugban was ordained to the priesthood in 2015. The diocese noted that he was on his way to “renew his priestly vows alongside his brother priests” in the Chrism Mass at St. Gerard Majella Cathedral when he was killed….
Ecosse1314 says
Thank goodness the bbc will be all over this.
Tumbleweed
born saturday says
koranimals!!
sam says
LAGOS, Nigeria (CNS) — Father Ferdinand Fanen Ngugban and six others died of gunshot wounds after armed gunmen invaded the grounds of St. Paul Parish in Ayetwar March 30, said the Diocese of Katsina-Ala.
“After celebrating Mass and while he prepared to leave for the chrism Mass at St. Gerald Majella Catholic Cathedral, Katsina-Ala, to renew his priestly vows alongside his brother priests, there was pandemonium among the internally displaced persons who took refuge in the parish premises,” said a statement from the diocese.
“Father Ferdinand went out to find out the cause of the confusion. He was shot in the head as he tried to take cover after sighting some armed gunmen,” the diocese said. It said burial arrangements for all the deceased would be announced.
Father Ngugban, who served as assistant pastor at St. Paul Parish, was ordained a priest in 2015.
The attack took place in Benue state. The gunmen reportedly raided the village and set houses on fire before attacking the parish.
Although police did not immediately says who was responsible, Gov. Samuel Ortom promised to pursue justice. Nine days earlier, Ortom’s convoy was attacked while traveling through the state.
gravenimage says
Nigeria: Muslims attack church, murder seven, including priest on his way to renew his priestly vows
……………….
Hideous–these *poor people*.
God, I hate Islam.
Alice W says
Dear God in Heaven,
Let your Kingdom come to Nigeria. Let your holy angels protect my brothers and sisters there! Let no weapon come against them. Not by power or might but by your Spirit, I pray
James Lincoln says
In the United States, many Christian churches now have heavily armed guards. I have met some of them personally – very nice folks who wouldn’t hurt anybody that didn’t “have it coming”.
All Christians in Nigeria should be armed with 9 mm pistols and M-16 rifles – along with plenty of ammo.
The slaughter of Christians in Nigeria has to stop – NOW.
Boycott Turkey says
Very Awful poor people how comes when the mosque in New Zealand was attacked the media was all over it but this doesn’t get mentioned in the media not even the pope mentions it
Felix Quigley says
The Christian community and Jewish community should be given help to arm and defend. It is a crime that the left is silent and is a betrayal of the Socialist idea.