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“I believe that Jesus was both priest and poet. Imagine those powerful parables! My experience as a priest tells me it's not possible to reach the hearts of the congregants without a bit of poetry and storytelling.”

Quote by Uwem Akpan

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Uwem Akpan is a Nigerian Catholic priest, born in 1971. He is known for his focus on the plight of the poor and marginalized communities through his literary works, conveying profound social and moral messages. more

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