Gunmen attacked a community in Kogi, resulting in the abduction of both residents and clergy members.

The Catholic Church in Portugal announced it will pay a total of 1.6 million euros in compensation to 57 victims of sexual abuse by clergy members.

Spanish bishops have expressed openness to approving a new regulation that would sanction clergy members who commit abuses. The Spanish Episcopal Conference also criticized the executive for applying "double standards" in cases of abuse of power or corruption.

Clergy members and MP Nyoro in Kenya have called on politicians to distance themselves from the 'Niko Kadi' initiative.