Douglas Milton Logu Soosaithasan

Mannar Island, a small yet ecologically significant location in northwestern Sri Lanka, has become a focal point of heated discussions and mounting opposition due to the proposed Mannar Wind Power Project. While renewable energy initiatives are vital to addressing global energy concerns, this specific project has raised serious environmental and social challenges for the island and its residents.

Measuring just 28 kilometers in length and 3.5 kilometers in width, Mannar Island is home to approximately 40% of the population of the Mannar District. Its landscape, largely only 0.5 feet above sea level in many areas, makes it highly vulnerable to environmental changes.

Joseph Oyewole Oyekunle

Over the years, Christians in Nigeria particularly from the Northern part of the country faced severe persecutions due to the activities of the extremist groups such as Boko Haram and Islamic State West Province (ISWAP).

This persecution is deeply rooted in historical tensions stemming from Nigeria’s colonial past, where religious divisions were exploited for political control, leading to long-standing grievances between the predominantly Muslim north and the largely Christian south. As a result, violent incidents targeting Christian communities have become alarmingly common, resulting in loss of life, displacement and widespread trauma among affected populations.

However, in recent years there is a rising tide of violence against the Christians in the southern part of the country which was once considered relatively safe. The growing crisis raises urgent questions about the insecurities facing Christian communities and the inability of the Nigerian government to protect its citizens.

Douglas Milton Logu Soosaithasan

As the Catholic Church celebrates the Jubilee Year 2025 under the theme ‘Pilgrimage of Hope,’ thousands of pilgrims from all over the world arrive to Rome to partake in the sacred events, including entering the Holy Doors of the city’s four basilicas. Their enthusiasm, however, is tempered with concern for Pope Francis, who recently faced a significant health challenge. Having been hospitalized in February, the Pope’s recovery journey has inspired prayers and hope among the faithful

Dominic Muturi Njuguna

Misinformation has become a predominant theme in contemporary discourse, particularly in the context of social media platforms. Social media information and misinformation can spread at an unprecedented pace, making it challenging for readers to discern credible news from fabrications. For instance, during times of crisis or high public interest, misleading narratives can quickly take hold, overshadowing factual information.

Paul Juma Makhandia

Year after year, millions of visitors from all over the world descend on Rome to find epic masterpieces through the lens of their compulsion. Squatted against the Colosseum, monument of grandeur they are side lopped by the Pantheon. The cash will drain into Travi Foutain and as they pit themselves in the city’s depths farther, one finds something more attractive; even if it is Holy See, St. Peter’s Basilica or the bleak Sistine Chapel of course they are really Cathedral. The shift inaugurates a whole new order in the work.

Paul Juma Makhandia

Pope Francis has been a worldwide symbol of interfaith dialogue as a proponent of unity, peace, and mutual understanding for diverse religious traditions during his papacy since 2013. Through creation of bridges among faith communities and an atmosphere of cooperation and respect.

Alfi D’Cruz

Pope Francis has captivated the world not only through his reforms and leadership but also through his profound spirituality. Rooted in the Ignatian tradition of the Jesuits, his spirituality emphasizes mercy, simplicity, and the importance of encountering God in everyday life.

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, has become one of the most influential and transformative figures in the Catholic Church. Elected as the 266th Pope on March 13, 2013, he is the first Jesuit pope. His papacy has been marked by a commitment to social justice, environmental stewardship, and a more inclusive Church, earning him widespread admiration and occasional controversy.

On October 19, 2024, 19 couples gathered at St. Mary’s in Vancouver, British Columbia, to have their marriages sacramentally blessed during a special Marriage Mass. This rare and significant event was one of three such ceremonies held across the Archdiocese of Vancouver this year, part of a broader initiative designed to offer couples the opportunity to have their unions convalidated.

The ceremony not only marked a milestone for the couples involved but also highlighted the Church’s commitment to nurturing and strengthening the sacrament of marriage within the community.

Last November 16, 2024, Pope Francis addressed Italy’s National Youth Council at the Vatican stressing the urgency of building robust support systems to help young people navigating serious mental health challenges. The Pontiff called for a collaborative approach that unites families, educators, and communities to address the profound cultural and societal shifts impacting mental health of younger generations.