Cardinal Parolin Relativizes Genocide of Christians in Nigeria

The violence in Nigeria is “not a religious conflict, but rather a social one — for example, disputes between herders and farmers.” This statement came from Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, during an event organized by Aid to the Church in Need, according to VaticanNews.va (October 21).

Parolin added: “We should also recognize that many Muslims in Nigeria are themselves victims of this same intolerance.”
He continued: “These are extremist groups that make no distinctions in pursuing their goals. They use violence against anyone they see as an opponent.”

Bishop Anagbe: “What Is Happening Is Genocide”

In contrast, Bishop Wilfred Anagbe, 60, of Makurdi, stated in September 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.”

Statistics of Persecution

According to the International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law, more than 7,000 Christians have been killed across Nigeria in 2025 alone — equivalent to 30 deaths every day.

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.

#newsKtkietbkmv

00:53

639 1.5K

De ProfundisOct 23

The Vatican’s Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin is facing sharp criticism from Nigerian Catholics and prominent Church figures for describing Islamic attacks against Christians in the country as a ‘social conflict.’

DefendTruthOct 23

Why was ACN even allowing the slimy Parolin, one of the greatest enemies of religious freedom in the Church, anywhere near their launch?

DefendTruth shares this

Oct 22

Speaking at the Aid to the Church in Need's Religious Freedom Report, Pietro Cardinal Parolin says that the violence against Christians in Nigeria is "not a religious conflict [of Muslim against Christians], but rather more a social one, for example, disputes between herders and farmers. We should also recognize that many Muslims in Nigeria are themselves victims of this same intolerance.” Adding, “these are extremist groups that make no distinctions in pursuing their goals. They use violence against anyone they see as an opponent.”

LikeShare1 160

Everyday for Life CanadaOct 22

That does not compute, parolino...It’s the numbers that give it away...who are you listening to...not the Christian Nigerians obviously...just your little friends whose goals are the destruction of the Church...

Werte shares this

Oct 22

Two takes on the wave of violence against Christians in Nigeria

1Share125

De Profundis shares this

Oct 22

Cardinal Parolin isn't silent about Christians being slaughtered in Nigeria He just plain comes out and denies that Christians are being slaughtered by Muslims

2Share62

CatMuseOct 21

It's the actions of the state police that prove it is Christian persecution. They refuse to intervene and protect.

la verdad prevaleceOct 21

Zen About Parolin: “He is A Liar”
Cardinal Zen About Parolin: "He Believes in Diplomacy, Not in Our Faith"
Parolin and Cupich Add "Confusion to a Confusing Age" - Archbishop Chaput
Parolin: “We Must End Old Latin Mass Forever”

Boanerges BoanergesOct 21

It is clear who's side they're on

Everyday for Life CanadaOct 21

The Vatican has abandoned Christians around the globe. In China, they have allowed the CCP to choose bishops and censor homilies. But it pushes many of the UN goals. What a scandal.

Mike the PikeOct 21

Parolin should look at the body counts. Parolin supports the Globalist agenda (death cult).

Simon GreenerOct 22

If one created a petition to call for his resignation. What would one write and include as examples of his perfidy?