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…U<\/em><\/strong>SA, UN
turn spotlight on Nigeria<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

_PeopleGAZET reports<\/em>_<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pope Leo has issued a fresh and urgent warning over rising violence, discrimination, and targeted attacks on Christian communities across several countries, with Nigeria once again under intense international scrutiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pontiff\u2019s concerns come amid the United States\u2019 declaration of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) following allegations of widespread attacks on Christian-majority communities. Washington has sharply criticised Nigeria\u2019s handling of these incidents, describing the trend as deeply troubling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last month, US President Donald Trump warned of serious diplomatic and military consequences if the violence persists, directing the U.S. Department of War to begin preparations for potential action. He reportedly stated that any intervention would be \u201cfast, vicious, and sweet.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a statement shared on his official X handle, Pope Leo lamented frequent attacks on Christian populations and worship centres in Nigeria, Bangladesh, Mozambique, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn various parts of the world, Christians suffer discrimination and persecution,\u201d he wrote. \u201cI think especially of Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique, Sudan, and other countries from which we frequently hear of attacks on communities and places of worship.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He offered prayers for families in the Kivu region of the DRC, where dozens of civilians were recently massacred, urging believers across the world to work together for peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGod is a merciful Father who desires peace among all His children. Let us pray that all violence may cease and that believers may work together for the common good,\u201d the Pope added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, it was earlier reported that American rapper Nicki Minaj is scheduled to address the United Nations today, 18 November 2025 in New York, where she is expected to speak on alleged jihadist attacks on Christians in Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minaj will appear alongside U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Michael Waltz, and senior Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz. The development was first disclosed by TIME Magazine\u2019s political correspondent, Eric Cortellessa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ambassador Waltz praised Minaj as \u201cnot only arguably the greatest female recording artist, but also a principled individual who refused to remain silent in the face of injustice,\u201d thanking her for using her platform to highlight \u201catrocities against Christians in Nigeria.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Responding, Minaj said she did not take the responsibility lightly and vowed she would \u201cnever stand down in the face of injustice,\u201d describing her global influence as a privilege with purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UN event follows Trump\u2019s recent claims that a \u201cChristian genocide\u201d is underway in Nigeria and his move to designate the country a CPC. He also urged Congress to take swift action. Minaj publicly applauded Trump for speaking out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nigeria\u2019s federal government, however, has repeatedly denied allegations of religious persecution, insisting that insecurity is driven by criminal activity, not faith-based targeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite Abuja\u2019s position, Washington and other global actors continue to raise concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Culled from Glintnews Global Limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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