Father Daniel Alphonsus Afina was kidnapped while serving Christian communities in dangerous northeastern region. Christian ...

The diocese called on the faithful to 'continue to pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ who continue to be held ...

A Catholic priest who spent several years in Alaska has been released by a terrorist group in Africa, more than seven weeks ...

A recent report from Fides Agency, the information service of the Pontifical Mission Societies, found that since 2015, 145 ...

This story was updated Tuesday with additional information from Aid to the Church of Need International. A Nigerian priest who previously served in Alaska has been released unharmed several weeks ...

The Rev. Alphonsus Afina and others had been traveling via car in northern Nigeria when they were ambushed and abducted.

A Nigerian priest who previously served in Alaska remains missing after being captured by Boko Haram operatives in his homeland, OSV News has learned.

The Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Army have reportedly rescued Reverend Father Alphonsus Afina, who was ...

Security forces have rescued Reverend Father Alphonsus Afina and 32 other kidnap victims in separate operations in Borno and ...

Operatives of Department of State Services (DSS) and troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued Reverend Father Alphonsus Afina ...

According to the Bishop, the Catholic community worldwide was excited at the news that Father Afina was rescued after nearly ...