The Pope offers prayers for the victims of the Nigerian church attack.

President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has denounced the attack, calling it "heinous."

The Pope offers prayers for the victims of the Nigerian church attack.

Pope Francis has prayed for the victims of a Nigerian church massacre in which gunmen killed at least 25 people.

He had learned of the murders of scores of people, according to a Vatican statement.

The attack took place in Ondo state's southern town of Owo.

Officials in the area have cautioned that the death toll could grow.

The gunmen, whose identities are unknown, are said to have kidnapped a priest and other members of the congregation.

President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has denounced the attack, calling it "heinous."

The country's Methodist church leader was kidnapped a week ago and released after a ransom was paid.