Perspectives Daily: Archbishop Kaigama reflects on the violence in Nigeria between Fulani and Christians
Noel Ocol
June 28, 2018
CNS photo/Afolabi Sotunde
In today's edition of Perspectives Daily, we have a two-part special on a conversation with Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Jos, Nigera, about the state of the Catholic community in his country. In this first of a two-part interview, the archbishop reflects on the recent violence between Muslim Fulani herdsmen and Christian farmers, and sheds light on the cause of the growing tension. Is a holy war brewing in that country or is it just a matter of economics?
In addition to that, here are other Catholic news items from around the world that are making headlines today:
- Pope creates 14 new cardinals today. During the Consistory, Thursday evening in Rome’s St. Peter’s Square, the Pope will create 14 new cardinals from 11 countries.
- US bishops decry ruling that upholds travel ban. US bishops have expressed disappointment at a US Supreme Court ruling upholding the President’s travel ban and vowed to continue to advocate for the rights of people of all faiths.
- Justice Kennedy, key vote on abortion and gay marriage, quits US Supreme Court. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy said Wednesday he is retiring, giving President Donald Trump the chance to cement conservative control of the high court.
- King of Jordan wins Templeton Prize for fostering Muslim cooperation. King Abdullah II of Jordan has won the 2018 Templeton Prize for promoting dialogue and cooperation between Muslims of differing traditions.
- Ex-Vatican diplomat found guilty of distributing child pornography. A Vatican court found Msgr. Carlo Alberto Capella, a former staff member at the Vatican nunciature in Washington, guilty of possessing and distributing child pornography.
- Filipino bishops support mandatory drug tests for students. The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines has expressed support for a proposal by the country’s drug enforcement agency that would require drug tests for students ages 10 and up.
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