By Desire Emmanuel
Catholic Pontiff, Pope Leo, on Sunday, November 16, expressed concern over what he described as discrimination and persecution of Christians in various parts of the world, including African countries like Nigeria, Sudan and Bangladesh.
The Pope disclosed this in a post on his verified X handle on Sunday evening, saying the Vatican frequently hears of attacks on communities and places of worship.
The Pope wrote: “In various parts of the world, Christians suffer discrimination and persecution. I think especially of Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique, Sudan, and other countries from which we frequently hear of attacks on communities and places of worship.
“God is a merciful Father who desires peace among all His children! I accompany in prayer the families of Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where in recent days there has been a massacre of civilians.
“Let us pray that all violence may cease and that believers may work together for the common good.”
There have been various reports alleging persecution of Christians in Nigeria and the US President, Donald Trump, had also expressed his worries over what he described as”Christian genocide ” in Nigeria.
He also threatened military action against terrorists hideouts, especially at various states in the North where he said such persecution is very prevalent.
The Nigerian government, through various agencies and bodies, have vehemently denied the allegations of attacks on Christians, saying the insurgents and terrorists attack citizens of various faiths.
