Africa

Nigeria

Nigeria is the beating heart of African Catholicism — with over 30 million Catholics, the fastest-growing Church on the continent, and a faith that is young, exuberant, and deeply rooted in communal life and vibrant liturgy.

Nigeria
Bl. Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi (first Nigerian Blessed), St. Charles Lwanga (pan-African martyr)
Nigeria
Our Lady of Aparecida (varies by diocese); Solemnity of All Saints; major Marian feast days celebrated nationally
Catholic Population:
30 million
Percent Catholic:
15%
Church Status
Growing
Primary Diocese:
Archdiocese of Lagos

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