Pope urges Nigerians to live in solidarity, honor human rights.(Brief Article) From: National Catholic Reporter | Date: April 3, 1998 | COPYRIGHT 1998 National Catholic Reporter. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Visiting Nigeria just four months before elections aimed at ending military rule, Pope John Paul II called for the release of political prisoners and repeatedly urged military ruler Gen. Sani Abacha to release his grip on the country and allow Nigerians to institute democratic reforms. The pope also emphasized the need for peaceful relations between Christians and Muslims as part of efforts to build a new Nigeria.

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