Leo XIV Relativises Christian Genocide in Nigeria: "Christians AND Muslims Are Slaughtered"
Asked what he was doing on his day off at Castel Gandolfo, he replied: "A bit of sport, a bit of reading, a bit of work. There are correspondences and phone calls every day, some of which are urgent. And then I play a bit of tennis and swim in the pool.”
US Needs Boarders, BUT...
On the subject of immigration, Pope Leo XIV supported the US bishops:
"No one has said that the United States should have open borders. I think every country has the right to determine who enters, how and when. But when people are living good lives — many of them for 10, 15 or 20 years — and are then treated in an extremely disrespectful way, it is unfortunate that there has been some violence.
I think the bishops have been very clear in what they said, and I would like to invite everyone in the United States to listen to them."
"Danger for All People in Nigeria"
Regarding the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, Leo XIV downplayed the genocide (see video below):
"I think in certain areas of Nigeria, there is certainly danger for Christians and for all people. Christians and Muslims have been slaughtered.
There's a question of terrorism. It has a lot to do with economics and control of the land.
Many Christians have unfortunately died, and I believe it is crucial to work with the government and all peoples to promote authentic religious freedom and respect for everyone."
What Happens in Nigeria
According to the Archdiocese of Kaduna, the most recent incident against a priest happened on Monday when armed men attacked St. Stephen’s Parish in Kaduna State, Nigeria. They kidnapped the parish priest Bobbo Paschal and an unspecified number of parishioners. During the attack, the assailants also killed Gideon Markus, the brother of another priest.
In September, Bishop Wilfred Anagbe of Makurdi stated that “what is happening to Christians in Nigeria is genocide and a religious war”. He described it as a “conquest plan to eliminate the Christian population”.
Since 2009, more than 60,000 Christians have been killed, 19,000 churches have been destroyed, and 1,100 Christian communities have been displaced. Over 600 Christian clerics have also been abducted.
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