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Jude Nnam"></a> </div> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"><a href="https://www.aciafrica.org/news/13059/renowned-nigerian-catholic-gospel-singer-regains-freedom-after-seven-days-in-captivity">Renowned Nigerian Catholic Gospel Singer Regains Freedom after Seven Days in Captivity</a></h3> <p class="card-desc three-lines">Sir Jude Nnam, a renowned Nigerian gospel singer who was kidnapped on November 14 has regained his freedom.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-cell"> <div class="card"> <div class="card-image"> <a href="https://www.aciafrica.org/news/13071/pope-francis-calls-for-study-of-church-history-free-from-ideologies"><img src="https://www.aciafrica.org/images/popefrancisgeneralaudience4112024.jpg" alt="Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered for his Wednesday general audience on Nov. 20, 2024, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media"></a> </div> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"><a 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