Africa

Nigeria

Nigeria is home to one of Africa's fastest-growing Catholic communities, with a Church that is young, fervent, and deeply engaged in social services and education. The Church faces significant challenges from Islamic extremism in the north and ethnic tensions, yet maintains extraordinary vitality.

Nigeria
Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi, Our Lady of the Apostles
Nigeria
Assumption (Aug 15), All Souls Day (major observance), Christmas and Easter as major cultural celebrations
Catholic Population:
30 million
Percent Catholic:
14%
Church Status
Growing
Primary Diocese:
Archdiocese of Lagos

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