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Priest killed in Nigeria

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A priest in Nigeria was killed in a machete attack. Police are investigating the murder. The Diocese of Lokoja announced the death and urged Catholics to pray for the slain priest.

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6 sources Aug 3, 2026

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  1. Aug 3, 8:57 AM OSV News Diocese in Nigeria mourns death of priest killed in machete attack
  2. Aug 3, 8:50 AM The Catholic Sun Diocese in Nigeria mourns death of priest killed in machete attack
  3. Aug 3, 11:06 AM Catholic Review Diocese in Nigeria mourns death of priest killed in machete attack
  4. Aug 3, 1:37 PM The Catholic Spirit Diocese in Nigeria mourns death of priest killed in machete attack
  5. Aug 3, 1:50 PM The Catholic Sun Diocese in Nigeria mourns death of priest killed in machete attack
  6. Aug 3, 4:23 PM The Catholic Weekly Diocese in Nigeria mourns death of priest killed in machete attack
  7. Aug 4, 1:00 AM The Texas Catholic Diocese in Nigeria mourns death of priest killed in machete attack

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