Land of martyrs: How Nigeria became a hotbed of anti-Christian persecution

Vol. 9, No. 3

February 9, 2024

On the cover: Catholic worshippers recite lines during the Stations of the Cross prayers at the Holy Cross Cathedral in Lagos, Nigeria, on Feb. 24, 2023. On Page 10, John Allen takes a closer look at the unfolding pattern of violence targeting Catholics there, and what it means for the universal Church.