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Gunmen attack church in Nigeria; kill 3, kidnap 38

November 24, 2025

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CWN Editor's Note: Gunmen attacked Christ Apostolic Church, a Protestant church in Eruku in Nigeria’s Kwara State, killing three and kidnapping 38.

All 38 subsequently regained their freedom.

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Saturday of the First Week of Advent; Opt Mem of St. Nicholas, Bishop

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Today the Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Nicholas of Myra (d. 346). Not much is known about this 4th century bishop, but that doesn't diminish his popularity around the world, both in the East and West. It is known that Nicholas was born in Lycia in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) and died in…

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