Nigerian Priest Says 3 Parishioners Were Shot Dead in Front of Him | EWTN News Nightly

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A priest in Nigeria says 3 of his parishioners were shot dead in front of him. The priest, who Muslim extremists held captive for more than a month, recently relayed his story to Aid to the Church in Need. Last year alone, more than 5,000 Christians were slaughtered by extremists. Meanwhile, Nigeria has delayed its state elections amid a disputed presidential vote. Bola Tinubu was declared the winner last month. Critics, including the European Union, say the election "lacked transparency." Congressman French Hill joins to share what it is about Nigeria that makes it such a dangerous place for Christians. Earlier this week a Catholic bishop in Nigeria said Christians in the country are "living under bondage." Congressman Hill discusses how he categorizes life for Nigerian Catholics and Christians. Since he took office, President Biden has dropped Nigeria from its status as a country of particular concern. This is a departure from the previous administration's take on Nigeria. Congressman Hill explains why he thinks Biden did this. He tells us what the ramifications are for the Nigerian people when our world leaders seemingly turn a blind eye. The congressman fills us in on his latest efforts to get Nigeria help. EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join host Tracy Sabol, our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf