Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso - Professor Laurent Bado, a noted politician and proponent of tercerism, focusing on endogenous development, launched his latest book, 'A Catholic Christian asks questions', on Thursday, January 18, 2024, in Ouagadougou. This publication marks another significant contribution to religious and philosophical discourse by the former seminarian.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the book spans 100 pages and is divided into nine chapters. In this work, Professor Bado, who himself is a Catholic Christian, delves into what he perceives as a crisis within the Catholic Church. He raises critical questions about the alignment of the Church's practices with modern thought, culture, and morality. Bado argues that the crisis stems from an attempt to adapt faith to the contemporary world, a process he regards as fundamentally flawed. He asserts that it is not God who should be adapted to fit human understanding, but rather humans who must align themselves with God.

Professor Bado further explores the role of technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence, in shaping contemporary religious experience and belief. He contends that humanity's reliance on technology represents a shift away from divine guidance.

The author also reflects on the geographic and cultural shifts within the Catholic Church, stating that the traditional strongholds of the Church in the West have diminished, leaving Africa as its primary bastion. Bado's book is a call for introspection and reform within the Church, urging a return to foundational principles and beliefs.

The book also critically evaluates the outcomes of the Second Vatican Council, which Bado describes as having led to a divergence from the Church's core values and identity. He cites the recognition of this crisis by figures such as Pope Paul VI, Pope John Paul II, and Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, highlighting the ongoing debate within the Church about its direction and relevance in the modern world.

Laurent Bado, a distinguished figure in Burkina Faso's political and academic circles, is the honorary president of the National Renaissance Party (PAREN), which he founded in 2000. He has also served multiple terms in the National Assembly, contributing significantly to national discourse on a variety of issues, including religious and cultural matters.