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

    FEB 2

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

    Send us 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

  2. JAN 28

    Jeune et croyant : entre doutes, engagement et espérance

    Send us 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
  3. The Church and Rural health Care in Africa

    JAN 20

    The Church and Rural health Care in Africa

    Send us 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

  4. JAN 7

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

    Send us 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

  5. 11/06/2025

    You can be healed and made whole again

    Send us a text Dr Otunla continues her discussion on how you can find healing and the need to allow that process to begin by seeking help and acknowledging your need for healing and restoration. Sometimes we breakdown or we we are weighed down by the challenges of life, but wherever you are and whatever the burdens you carry, Dr Otunla has a message for you: You can be made whole again.

    25 min

  6. 11/03/2025

    The Blood of Nigerian Christians: Trump’s Threats, the Vatican’s Voice, and our Cry for Justice

    Send us a text Nigeria bleeds — and the world is finally taking notice. Once hailed as Africa’s giant, Nigeria has become a graveyard of broken promises and buried dreams. Over fifty thousand Christians have been murdered, entire villages wiped away, priests and worshippers slaughtered at the altar, and millions displaced while the powerful trade blame and excuses. The United States once again has placed Nigeria on its list of “Countries of Particular Concern.” President Donald Trump threatened sanctions, and military attack calling out the government’s failure to stop the killings. In The Hague, the International Criminal Court opened investigations into war crimes and crimes against humanity. And in Rome, the Vatican spoke with moral clarity: no government can claim legitimacy while its people perish in ungoverned spaces. This episode  confronts Nigeria’s crisis through faith and prophetic denouncement. It explores what the U.S. designation means, why the Vatican’s voice carries the greatest moral authority, and how Nigeria’s leaders — blinded by greed and corruption — are turning the nation into a valley of tears.“The Blood of Christians” is not just about religion; it is about a people’s cry for justice, a nation’s moral collapse, and the Church’s call to prophetic courage. Listen, reflect, and join the movement to restore Nigeria’s soul.

    33 min

  7. 11/01/2025

    Engaging Bishop Kukah on Christian Persecution, the Blood of the Faithful in Nigeria and Tinubu's Corrupt and Insensitive Government

    Send us a text Welcome to VoiceAfrique's special edition on the suffering of Christians and the poor in Nigeria which we have titled “Engaging Bishop Kukah on the Blood of the Faithful in Nigeria and Tinubu’s Corrupt and Insensitive Government.” This episode dares to ask difficult questions and tell difficult truths about the state of our nation and the suffering of God’s people. It is not a defence of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, nor is it an attack on him. Rather, it is a space of honest dialogue—a moral conversation among Christians who love their country and desire its healing. Nigeria today bleeds from open wounds of corruption, insecurity, and moral decay. The cry of the innocent and the tears of the persecuted Christians rise daily to heaven, while those entrusted with leadership wallow in luxury and indifference. This episode confronts these uncomfortable realities: the betrayal of the poor, the failure of governance under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the silence of many in the face of evil. But above all, it is a call to conscience, Gospel non-violence, and Christian resistance against this cycle of persecution and violence and suffering. Our salvation as a people will not come from Washington, London, or Paris. Nigeria’s redemption lies in the courage, faith, and solidarity of Nigerians themselves and commitment to live together in an inclusive and just country where the common good is protected, promoted and available to everyone everywhere without regard to religion, ethnicity, or class. Here, we speak truth to power, with compassion, faith with courage, and hope with responsibility.

    43 min

  8. 10/23/2025

    Sent to Heal a Wounded Nation – Sierra Leone’s Journey of Faith and Restoration

    Send us a text Welcome to Voice Afrique, a space where faith meets the deep wounds and hopes of Africa. I’m your host, Fr. Stan Chu Ilo, inviting you into a moment of reflection, healing, and encounter. In this episode, we turn our gaze to Sierra Leone — a nation once scarred by war, disease, and poverty, yet resilient through the power of faith. Through the eyes of faith, we discover that Sierra Leone’s post-war recovery is not just political or economic, but a spiritual pilgrimage of restoration. Joining me is Agnes Ainea, an acclaimed African journalist and author of “Sent to Heal a Wounded Nation: The Story of Father Peter Konteh” (Paulines Africa). Together, we explore the prophetic witness of Fr. Peter Konteh — a Catholic priest whose ministry through Caritas Freetown embodies the Church’s healing mission: rebuilding communities, restoring dignity, and renewing hope. From the ruins of civil war and the scars of Ebola to the promise of peace and education, this story captures what Pope Francis calls “the polyhedron of hope” — a people whose faith and solidarity transform suffering into grace. 📖 In this conversation, you’ll hear: How the Church in Sierra Leone became a sanctuary for the woundedThe transformative power of faith-based humanitarian workWhy Africa’s story of resilience is also a theology of hopeLessons for building peace, healing trauma, and empowering communities💡 “Faith is not just belief—it is action. It is love walking among ruins.” 🙏 Stay tuned until the end for a prayer for peace and renewal in Sierra Leone and across Africa. #VoiceAfrique #FrStanChuIlo #AfricaFaith #SierraLeone #CatholicChurch #Caritas #PeterKonteh #AgnesAinea #PaulinesAfrica #AfricanHope #PostConflictHealing #PeaceAndFaith #AfricanPodcast #FaithInAction #JusticeAndPeace #Reconciliation

    27 min
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