Catholic nuns kidnapped in Nigeria released, officials say

Four Catholic nuns who were kidnapped earlier this week at gunpoint in the state of Imo have been released, police said. Imo state police announced on Wednesday that the nuns were released by their abductors the day before. Officials reportedly said the nuns were returned unharmed. They did not disclose…

At least 50 killed in Nigerian church massacre

At least 50 people have been killed and countless more injured after gunmen opened fire on a Catholic church during service for Pentecost Sunday in Nigeria. The shooting happened on Sunday around 11:30 a.m. in the town of Owo in the Ondo state and left men, women and children dead…