U.S. Military Strikes in Nigeria Expose Bankruptcy of Secular Solutions to Religious Persecution
Catholic News Agency reports (December 26, 2025) on U.S. military operations in Nigeria targeting ISIS militants allegedly responsible for Christian persecution. President Donald Trump framed the strikes as retaliation for ongoing violence against Christians, vowing “hell to pay” if attacks continue. The article cites statistics claiming Nigeria as the “most dangerous country in the world to be Christian,” with alleged 7,000 Christians killed in 2025. Nigerian authorities issued a generic condemnation of “terrorist violence whether directed at Christians, Muslims, or other communities,” while commentators debate whether to extend strikes to Fulani militias accused of anti-Christian violence.








