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Why Psychosexual Integration is no Longer Optional in Formation
In an era marked by histories of abuse and secrecy that afflict the Church, a religious sister bears an ethical obligation to...
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Analysis
Which Way Nigerian Catholics? Can the Church Lead a Nation in Crisis?
At one of the lowest moments in Nigeria’s history in 1984, when the country faced political instability, economic hardship, and corruption under...
Origen
South Africa: Xenophobic attacks and the dwindling fortune of Pan-Africanism
The resurgence is stark; its echoes cast a long shadow over Africa’s rising indices of conflict, violence, and division. In the recent spate of xenophobic attacks,...
From the Editorial Desk
After Pope Leo’s Visit, what next for the Church in Africa?
Reflecting on Pope Leo’s visit to Cameroon, Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya of Bamenda posed an urgent question with striking clarity: “The Pope...
Analysis
Pope Leo on Nation Building and the African Migration Emergency
During his address to students at the Catholic University of Central Africa in Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, Pope Leo XIV delivered...
Analysis
Pope Leo’s African Moment: A Prophetic Political Theology— A Test for African Bishops and Theologians, Part II
Pope Leo’s African moment is an epiphany, revealing to the Church and the world the kind of Pope God has given us....
Analysis
Pope Leo’s African Moment: A Prophetic Political Theology— A Test for African Bishops and Theologians, Part I
The world has been quite fascinated by what is emerging as the prophetic political theology of Pope Leo. Forbes, for instance, calls...
Reflections of Faith
Embracing the Grace of Doubt as Part of the Easter Gift
The Johannine Gospel (20:19–31) narrative read on the second Sunday of Easter presents an image of Thomas, one of Jesus\’ followers, that...
News
CATHAN @ 40: Reclaiming Catholic Social Doctrine for Nigeria’s Social Transformation
At the Sacred Heart Pastoral and Retreat Centre, Orlu, Imo State, the Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria (CATHAN) at its 40th annual...
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Press release
Christ the King in African Soil: Liturgy, Culture, and the Reign of Compassion
By Sr. Grace Akunna John-Emezi, HHCJ During the Christ the King celebration, from one city to another, across many African countries, major...
Press release
Breast Cancer Awareness in Nigerian Schools: Educating and Empowering Youth
In Imo State, Nigeria, a school-based awareness campaign transforms health education into advocacy and hope for the next generation. Written by Sr....
Press release
World Food Day 2025: Empowering Women and Youth through Food Skills and Sustainable Livelihoods
Abuja, Nigeria—In celebration of World Food Day 2025, the Chafuyi community in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) hosted a three-day Skills Acquisition...
Press release
PACTPAN kicks off the era of action, launches strategic initiatives following landmark Abidjan Congress
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – 25 septembre 2025. The Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) will tomorrow launch a transformative implementation phase...
Press release
Dreams in Transit: Witnessing the Silent Flight of Africa’s Youth
By Sr. Jane Kimathi, Pactpan Director of Programs At one of East Africa’s major international airports, I sat quietly in prayer, fingers...
Press release
PACTPAN Nigeria Marks World Menstrual Hygiene Day with School Outreach in Zhidu, Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria — On May 28, 2025, the PACTPAN Nigeria team visited Junior Secondary School in Zhidu Village, Lugbe, Abuja, to commemorate World...
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