Fr. Solomon Patrick Zaku urges Catholic missionaries in Nigeria to persevere

Fr. Solomon Patrick Zaku, the national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in Nigeria, has urged Catholic missionaries to continue preaching the Gospel despite widespread insecurity and religious restrictions.

Speaking during a media chat organized by the Pontifical Mission Societies ahead of the centenary of World Mission Sunday, Fr. Zaku noted that insecurity affects almost every part of the country. He said missionaries face the threat of attacks while traveling on roads or while at their places of worship.

Fr. Zaku also highlighted restrictions that prevent some Christian communities from acquiring land or building churches. He said these limitations force some people to travel long distances to find a place to worship. He encouraged those called to mission work to draw strength from their faith rather than becoming discouraged by these challenges.