Bp Matthew Hassan Kukah says faith of Nigerian Christians matures amidst persecution

In brief

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah said the faith of Christians in Nigeria is maturing because of the persecution they face. He noted that the testimony of those who remain faithful even at the cost of their lives strengthens the Nigerian Church.

Nigeria is home to more than 100 million Christians of various denominations, including over 35 million Catholics. While the Catholic Church is growing dynamically in the country, it is also one of the places where followers of Christ experience particularly severe violence.