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Stan Chu Ilo is a senior research professor of world christianity, african studies, and global health at the Center for World Catholicism and Intercultural theology, DePaul University, and the coordinating servant of the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network.
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Pope Leo's next apostolic visit is to Africa, following in the footsteps of St. Augustine. Stan Chu Ilo explains why this journey, coming after a trip...
An in-depth exploration of the controversy surrounding DR Congo’s alleged use of voodoo against the Super Eagles, and what it reveals about the enduring influence of...
A powerful and prophetic statement from the Catholic Bishops of Nigeria condemning nationwide violence, government failure, and rising insecurity. This analysis explores their call for justice,...
Visa refusals and immigration delays are stranding international clergy and destabilizing U.S. parishes. Explore the causes, impact, and urgent need for policy reform.
Howard French warns the world cannot afford to turn its back on Africa. This essay explores how the Catholic Church, drawing on Alioune Diop’s vision and...
The post-election protests in Tanzania shook many across Africa, exposing once again the deep wounds of governance and democracy on the continent. They reminded us that...
One of the earliest disappointments I experienced as a newly ordained priest was that the first three sick people I anointed never recovered. They all died....
The Nigerian Christian community has been shaken by a recent address given in Rome by Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah during the launch of Aid to the...
The U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that came into effect this past weekend offers a brief and fragile respite. For many Gazans, it is a...
Africa stands at a crossroads. Elections loom in Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, and Uganda, with the same old men clinging to power as though it were their...
