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Celebrating the stories of faith in action and the voices of Christians from the African heartland, the emerging center of gravity of World Christianity, and from black Christians in the United States, Canada and the Diaspora.

  1. International Women’s Day Special: “Give to Gain”

    2D AGO

    International Women’s Day Special: “Give to Gain”

    Send a text  As the world prepares for International Women’s Day 2026, VoiceAfrique Catholic presents a special reflection titled “Give to Gain.” In this inspiring conversation, host Sr. Helen Kasaka speaks with Annastacia Mumbua Musyimi, a Kenyan Catholic lay leader, development advocate, and Coordinator of the Social Welfare Unit of the Pan African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN). Drawing from her experience in Church leadership, social welfare, and public service, Annastacia reflects on the profound role women play in shaping families, communities, and institutions through generosity, compassion, and service. The discussion explores how the spirit of giving, through time, care, wisdom, and leadership, becomes a powerful force for personal transformation and social progress across Africa. This International Women’s Day special encourages communities to recognize and support the contributions of women while inspiring young girls and women to lead with courage, faith, and purpose. The podcast also features a reflective musical moment with Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion, celebrating gratitude and the impact of love and support in our lives. VoiceAfrique Catholic is a programme of the Pan African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) dedicated to promoting faith, leadership, and service across Africa. Listen, reflect, and celebrate the transformative power of women who give to uplift society.

    12 min
  2. A Pilgrim of Hope on African Soil: Episode 1

    2D AGO

    A Pilgrim of Hope on African Soil: Episode 1

    Send a text Today we begin a special four-part series examining Pope Leo XIV's historic first apostolic journey to Africa. From Algeria to Angola, Cameroon to Equatorial Guinea, a ten-day visit this April that takes him from the ancient footsteps of Saint Augustine to the heart of a continent where the faith is young, vibrant, and growing. In this first episode: The Augustinian Pope Returns Home: Ancient Roots, Modern Hope. To guide us through this series, we are deeply honored to welcome a theologian who has devoted his life to the intersection of African culture and Catholic faith. Fr. Stan Chu Ilo joins us from Chicago. He is the Coordinating Servant of the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN), a professor, and the author of numerous works on African Catholicism and World Christianity.

    17 min

  3. 3D AGO

    La foi à l’ère numérique : écrans, jeunes et mission en Afrique

    Send a text Saviez-vous qu’en Afrique, nous passons plus de trois heures par jour sur nos téléphones ? Et, si ce temps n’était pas perdu, mais devenait un véritable terrain de mission ? Dans cet épisode de votre podcast Foi, Vie et Politique en Afrique et dans la diaspora, Sœur Marie-Agathe Tindjamé, EGNB, explore un grand paradoxe : La foi à l’ère numérique : est-ce que nos écrans nous rapprochent de Dieu… ou nous en éloignent ? Nous entrons au cœur de questions brûlantes : L’écran est-il devenu le nouveau parvis de l’Église ?Peut-on vraiment vivre une communion authentique derrière un écran ?Le numérique renforce-t-il notre vie de foi ou crée-t-il une foi froide, individualiste et déconnectée de nos cultures africaines ?Pour éclairer cette réflexion, Sœur Marie-Agathe reçoit : 🎧 Richard Toumba, créateur de contenus, humoriste et comédien, qui voit sa présence en ligne comme une vocation numérique, un appel de Dieu à évangéliser là où se trouvent les jeunes : sur TikTok, Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube… Avec lui, nous abordons : Comment créer une atmosphère de prière dans un monde saturé de notifications.La différence entre faire le buzz et toucher réellement les cœurs.Le risque d’une foi « à deux vitesses » : les connectés et les oubliés.Le discernement face aux fake news spirituelles, aux « business religieux » et aux dérives.Comment transformer le numérique en espace de lumière, et pas seulement de divertissement.👉 À la fin, une question reste pour chacun de nous : Combien de temps passes-tu à nourrir ton écran… et combien de temps à nourrir ton âme ?

    25 min
  4. Beyond the Red Ribbons: Finding the Spiritual Heartbeat of Love

    FEB 24

    Beyond the Red Ribbons: Finding the Spiritual Heartbeat of Love

    Send a text What happens when the flowers fade and the Valentine’s Day decorations come down? Join Sr. Helen Kasaka on VoiceAfrique Catholic for a profound conversation with Sr. Anne Muchiru from the Diocese of Kabwe, Zambia. In this episode, we move past the commercial "hype" to explore the deeper vocation of love. From the pressures facing today's youth to the unique way Religious Sisters experience affection and service, Sr. Anne reminds us that genuine love is a mission, not just a feeling. Highlights include: The Youth Challenge: Navigating loneliness and societal pressure in the digital age. The Vocation of Love: How priests and religious sisters celebrate Valentine’s Day through the Sacred Heart. The St. Valentine Legacy: Reclaiming the story of the martyr to renew our mission in the Church. Practical Wisdom: Living out Mother Teresa’s call to leave everyone you meet "better and happier."

    38 min
  5. Bridges, Not Walls: Carrying Africa’s Spirit to the Vatican

    FEB 2

    Bridges, Not Walls: Carrying Africa’s Spirit to the Vatican

    Send a text In this episode, host Sr. Helen Kasaka,  sits down for a historic conversation with Fr. Isaac Zachariah Mutelo, O.P., following his landmark appointment by Pope Leo XIV as a Consultor to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue.  ​Representing the Pan African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN), Fr. Isaac shares his "son of the soil" perspective on bringing African academic excellence and lived wisdom to the heart of the universal Church. The discussion traverses his diverse background, from the ethics of Artificial Intelligence to the practical realities of Muslim-Christian relations in Zambia and Southern Africa.  ​Key highlights of the conversation include: ​A "Dialogue of Life": Why interreligious engagement in Africa is a daily condition for peace rather than an abstract concept.  ​The Dominican Charism: How the pursuit of Veritas (Truth) serves as a tool for bridge-building and humility rather than a weapon of argument. ​Pastoral Impact: Moving dialogue beyond "big words" in Rome to concrete actions in local villages and cities.  ​Global Citizenship: How being shaped by Zambian, South African, and Zimbabwean identities prepares a leader for the global stage.    ​Join us for an inspiring look at how the "soul of a continent" is shaping the future of global faith and diplomacy.

    20 min

  6. JAN 28

    Jeune et croyant : entre doutes, engagement et espérance

    Send a text On entend souvent dire que les églises se vident et que la religion appartient au passé. Pourtant, une nouvelle génération de jeunes Africains, engagés et croyants, fait bouger les lignes. Dans ce premier épisode en français de Voice Afrique, Marie Agathe N’Diame, sœur de l’Enfant Jésus Nicolas Barré, donne la parole à de jeunes catholiques venus du Burkina Faso, du Cameroun, du Congo-Brazzaville et du Togo, pour répondre à une question essentielle : 👉 Qu’est-ce que ça change d’avoir la foi à 20 ans aujourd’hui ? Autour de la table, des témoignages sincères sur : La foi comme rencontre personnelle ou héritage familialLes défis d’être croyant·e dans une société moderneLa conciliation entre foi, études, travail et engagementLa place des jeunes dans l’ÉgliseLe doute, la prière, l’espérance et la solidarité 🎙️ Animé par le sociologue Dayamba Bendre Roger, cet épisode ouvre un espace de parole unique à une jeunesse africaine croyante, souvent peu entendue. 💡 Un regard neuf sur la foi, la société et l’avenir d’une Église jeune, vivante et enracinée dans les réalités du continent. #JeuneEtCroyant #FoiÀ20Ans #VoiceAfrique #JeunesseEtFoi #SpiritualitéAfricaine #ÉgliseEtJeunes #ChrétienDu21eSiècle #JeunesEngagés #EspoirEnAfrique #DiasporaCroyante

    46 min
  7. The Church and Rural health Care in Africa

    JAN 20

    The Church and Rural health Care in Africa

    Send a text New Podcast Alert: Join Rev. Sr. Helen Kasaka and Sr. Grace Akunna John-Emezi as they discuss the transformative impact of the Church and the vital leadership of Sisters in rural African healthcare. Discover how faith-based service is bridging the gap for remote communities and driving development across the continent

    23 min

  8. JAN 7

    Do not go back to Herod: A Spiritual Message for a Successful Life

    Send a text Reflecting on the Journey of the Magi and why you should follow the star that God has put into you and look forward in life and not backward.

    9 min
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