Yes, Pope Leo XIV has condemned violence against Christians in Nigeria multiple times. For example:
- In June 2025, he condemned the massacre of civilians at a Catholic mission in Nigeria, praying for "security, justice and peace" in rural Christian communities.
- In July 2025, he denounced the killing of ~200 people (mostly Christians sheltering in a Catholic sanctuary) in Yelewata as "murdered with extraordinary cruelty."
- In February 2026, during the Angelus, he expressed "sorrow and concern" over recent attacks causing heavy loss of life, offering prayers for victims of violence and terrorism.
He has also noted the persecution of Christians specifically while acknowledging broader violence affecting both Christians and Muslims.