The Christian Association of Nigeria is in the news for ongoing mass school and church kidnappings, highlighting rising violence against Christians.
On January 28, 2026, Sarah Mullally was confirmed as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the Church of England's first female leader. Her appointment highlights divisions within the Anglican Communion over gender and LGBTQ+ issues. Meanwhile, St. Andrew's Anglican Church in Moscow faces internal disputes and service suspensions amid legal and administrative conflicts. In Nigeria, Christian communities pray for abducted worshippers amid ongoing security threats.
Recent attacks in Nigeria's Kaduna and Kwara states have resulted in dozens of deaths and the mass abduction of worshippers and villagers. Despite government claims of rescue efforts, many victims remain in captivity or unaccounted for, amid ongoing violence by armed groups.