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Pope Leo in France: Is the Catholic Church Reinventing Itself?
When I saw the crowds filling the Champs-Élysées to greet Pope Leo XIV, I thought of history’s irony. The Mass itself was...
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“Remove the Rubbish, Not the People”: Celebrating the Season of Creation Amidst the Ruins of a Landfill Disaster
Catholics in Dar-es-Salam, a suburb of Conakry in Guinea’s Gbessia district, will not be celebrating the Season of Creation this year. This annual observance, promoted by...
Analysis
Remembering 9/11: 25 years after
Twenty-five years after the attacks that changed America and the world, Stan Chu Ilo reflects on the victims, the wars that followed, the persistence of global...
Reflections of Faith
No Rest, No Self-Care: African Catholic Priests Must Pay Attention to Their Wellbeing
Fr. Stan Chu Ilo reflects on the urgent health and burnout crisis facing African Catholic priests, advocating for self-care, psychological well-being, and systemic ecclesial reform.
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Between Sycophancy and Loyalty in the Church
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is currently in turbulent waters following the controversial proposal of...
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Tinubu and the Catholic Politicians from the South-East who Support Him
Nigerian Catholic bishops have ignited a fire in Nigeria's political ecosystem with their prophetic message addressed directly to the President in Aso Rock. They have also...
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Are You a Charismatic Priest? Reflection on the Catholic Church as a Home for All
Theologian Fr. Stan Chu Ilo reflects on the dynamic relationship between charismatic spirituality and traditional Catholicism across Africa and the global diaspora. Drawing from pastoral encounters,...
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What Spain’s World Cup Victory Reveals about the Catholic Factor in Football Success
The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina may not be remembered as the best expression of the beautiful game’s artistry. While Spain was trying to...
Features
Remembering Fr. Ben Madu: Grief, Mental Health and the Humanity of Priests
When I received the sad news of Fr. Benjamin Madu's death, my heart sank. Fr. Ben was someone I knew very well. He was my junior...
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The MSF Sexual Abuse Scandal Points to a Larger Crisis in Humanitarian Aid in Africa
The recent revelations concerning the sexual exploitation and abuse of Sudanese refugees within Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors without Borders, MSF) in Chad should shock the conscience...