Kidnappings
The Latest
Catholic priest in Nigeria freed on Pentecost Sunday after three days in captivity
Father Matthias Opara, a Nigerian Catholic priest who was abducted on May 26 while returning from a funeral, has been... Read more
Families of Israeli captives in Gaza Strip appeal to Pope Francis
When Pope Francis once again launched the appeal for peace in the Holy Land, he probably had in his eyes... Read more
Priests abducted in Cameroon last month plead for release in new video
In the video circulated Oct. 19, one of the abductees provides updates about their welfare and pleads with their bishop... Read more
Pastor and more than 80 others kidnapped in attacks on two Nigerian churches
On Sept. 17, militants raided the Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Suleja in Niger state and abducted dozens of worshippers... Read more
Abducted American religious sister freed in Burkina Faso
An American religious sister ministering in Burkina Faso who was kidnapped in April is free and safe after nearly five... Read more
Kidnapped Nigerian religious sisters released
Four religious sisters who were kidnapped while on their way to Mass Aug. 21 have been released, according to their... Read more
Four religious sisters kidnapped in Nigeria
The Sisters of Jesus the Saviour announced that four of their Sisters were kidnapped in Nigeria’s Imo state on Sunday. Read more
Kidnapped priest killed in Nigeria, another escapes
Father John Mark Cheitnum was “brutally” killed the day he was abducted, his diocese announced. Read more
Two Catholic priests kidnapped in Nigeria
The Nigerian diocese of Kafanchan has asked for prayers after two Catholic priests were kidnapped Friday evening. Read more
Gunmen kidnap 2 Catholic priests in Nigeria
The priests were abducted after the gunmen broke into a rectory in northwest Nigeria. Read more
Catholic archdiocese in Nigeria announces death of kidnapped priest
Father Joseph Aketeh Bako was kidnapped in March. Read more
Catholic priest in Nigeria released 40 days after abduction
Father Felix Zakari Fidson was seized on March 24. Read more
Abducted American religious sister a former leader of her congregation whose heart turned to missionary work
The American religious sister kidnapped in West Africa this week is a former international leader of her congregation, who was... Read more
American nun abducted in Burkina Faso
Prayers are being sought for the safe release of Sister Suellen Tennyson, 83, an American Catholic nun who was reportedly... Read more
Catholic priest abducted after Sunday Mass in Nigeria
‘May the Holy Spirit secure the release of our brother ... from the hands of the bandits,’ said Father Emeka... Read more
Ransom was paid for missionaries kidnapped in Haiti
A ransom was paid for the missionaries held hostage in Haiti, said the husband and father of six of the... Read more
Final 12 kidnapped missionaries released by Haitian gang
The freeing of the U.S. missionaries from Christian Aid Ministries by their captors in Haiti came exactly two months to... Read more
As three more hostages released in Haiti, Christian group thanks God and asks for more prayers
Three more hostages from an Ohio-based Christian group were released in Haiti, leaving 12 captives of the 400 Mawozo gang.... Read more
Christians pray, fast for release of missionaries kidnapped in Haiti
The ringleader behind the kidnappings of 17 missionaries in Haiti has threatened to kill the hostages unless he received his... Read more
Christian aid group requests prayers for kidnapped missionaries in Haiti
The gang responsible for the kidnapping of 17 missionaries in Haiti is demanding a $17 million ransom for their safe... Read more
