VoiceAfrique: Perspectives on Faith , Life and Politics from Africa and the Diaspora

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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.


Episode Date
Pape Léon XIV en Afrique : visite historique ou rendez-vous manqué ?
May 05, 2026
A Pilgrim of Hope on African Soil: Episode 1
Mar 07, 2026
International Women’s Day Special: “Give to Gain”
Mar 07, 2026
La foi à l’ère numérique : écrans, jeunes et mission en Afrique
Mar 06, 2026
Beyond the Red Ribbons: Finding the Spiritual Heartbeat of Love
Feb 24, 2026
Bridges, Not Walls: Carrying Africa’s Spirit to the Vatican
Feb 02, 2026
Jeune et croyant : entre doutes, engagement et espérance
Jan 28, 2026
The Church and Rural health Care in Africa
Jan 20, 2026
Do not go back to Herod: A Spiritual Message for a Successful Life
Jan 07, 2026
You can be healed and made whole again
Nov 06, 2025
The Blood of Nigerian Christians: Trump’s Threats, the Vatican’s Voice, and our Cry for Justice
Nov 03, 2025
Engaging Bishop Kukah on Christian Persecution, the Blood of the Faithful in Nigeria and Tinubu's Corrupt and Insensitive Government
Nov 01, 2025
Sent to Heal a Wounded Nation – Sierra Leone’s Journey of Faith and Restoration
Oct 23, 2025
Healing the Mind, Restoring the Soul with Dr Anthonia Otunla
Oct 08, 2025
Why are Nigerian Catholic Priests being Murdered? In Memory of Fr. Matthew Eya
Sep 27, 2025
Ending Hate, Political Violence and War: Memory, Conversion, and the God of Love
Sep 21, 2025
Hope in the Midst of Suffering
Jul 29, 2025
Voices of Hope: Faith Stories from Africa and the Diaspora
Jul 20, 2025
The Extraordinary African and Global Mission of Nigeria's Missionary Society of St Paul: The Testimony of Fr Edward Obi
Apr 09, 2025
How to Evangelize Africa, by Africans through African Catholic Missionaries and African Resources - Fr Ruffino Ezama, a Comboni Missionary Father
Mar 14, 2025
Mission from Africans to Africans in Africa: The Testimony of Fr Augustine Anwuchie
Mar 05, 2025
The Health of Pope Francis and the Health of African Bishops, Priests, and Sisters
Feb 28, 2025
How can the Church be an agent of peace and hope in the DRC and the Great Lakes Region of Africa?--Fr Ambrose J. Bwangatto
Feb 20, 2025
Communicating Hope in Challenging Times: Fr Prof Walter Ihejirika on how to celebrate the Jubilee of Hope
Feb 15, 2025
Africa Says "No!!!" to Human Trafficking: A Jubilee of Hope for those held in Captivity
Feb 03, 2025
M23 Movement, Rwandan Military and the War in Congo: A Call for Peace
Jan 31, 2025
Que Devons-Nous Faire ? Réflexion pour le 3e Dimanche de l’Avent
Dec 14, 2024
What Should We Do? Reflection for the 3rd Sunday of Advent
Dec 14, 2024
Prepare the Way for the Lord: Reflection of the 2nd Sunday of Advent
Dec 07, 2024
Préparez le Chemin du Seigneur : Réflexion du 2e Dimanche de l’Avent
Dec 07, 2024
Rédressez-vous et Relevez la Tête : Réflexion pour le 1er Dimanche de l’Avent
Dec 02, 2024
Be Vigilant at all Times and Pray: 1st Sunday of Advent Reflection
Nov 30, 2024
La Royauté de l’Amour : Réflexion du Dimanche du Christ Roi
Nov 23, 2024
Allow Christ the King full Control of your Life: Reflection on the Lordship of Jesus Christ
Nov 23, 2024
Choisir la Vie Éternelle -- Réflexion du 33e Dimanche
Nov 16, 2024
Fear no Evil for the Lord is your Portion: 33rd Sunday Reflection
Nov 15, 2024
Three Spiritual Lessons from Two Generous Widows: 32nd Sunday Reflection
Nov 09, 2024
La Générosité et la Foi - Réflexion de 32e dimanche du temps ordinaire
Nov 09, 2024
The Two Greatest Commandments: 31st Sunday Reflection
Nov 02, 2024
Aimer Dieu et Son Prochain - Réflexion du 31e Dimanche
Nov 02, 2024
Remembering Fr Iheanyi Enwerem OP (1950-2024)
Oct 30, 2024
Voix Catholiques d'Afrique : La Synodalité et l’Église en Famille avec Mgr Bizimana
Oct 29, 2024
What do you want me to do for you? 30th Sunday Reflection
Oct 26, 2024
La Restauration et la Libération de Dieu : réflexion du 30e dimanche du temps ordinaire
Oct 26, 2024
African Voices from the Synod: Interview with Father Vitalis on Synod Unity
Oct 24, 2024
African Voices from the Synod: A Conversation with Nora on Synodality and Community Reason
Oct 23, 2024
Voix Africaines : Entretien avec Sœur Josée Ngalula (PhD) sur le Synode 2024
Oct 22, 2024
The Church in Africa needs to urgently address Liturgical Abuses according to African Liturgist, Sr Dr Leonida Katunge
Sep 27, 2024
Is Africa Ready to Lead the Catholic Church at the Synod on Synodality?
Sep 23, 2024
Servant Leaders for a Church in Mission: The Model of Jesus
Sep 20, 2024
This Cross is too Heavy for me to Bear: An Invitation to keep going when it gets tough
Sep 20, 2024
Fr Andrew Kaufa on Africa's Synodal Journey so far
Sep 06, 2024
Fr Don Bosco Onyalla speaks on the 5th Anniversary of ACI Africa and the Joy of being a Church Communicator in Africa
Aug 30, 2024
Bishop Augustine Echema Speaks on Liturgical Abuses in Nigeria and the Way Forward
Aug 26, 2024
This is Enough, Lord, Take my Life: Homily for the 18th Sunday
Aug 09, 2024
I am the bread of life: Reflection on the Eucharist
Aug 03, 2024
Is Africa Ready to Lead the Catholic Church?
May 08, 2024
African Families and the Burden of Sickle Cell Disease
Apr 01, 2024
In death, life is transformed: Reflection for the Easter Sunday
Mar 29, 2024
Why is there no African Cardinal heading a Roman Dicastery?
Mar 23, 2024
The Poor in our Midst: Doing Charity and Justice as Christians in Africa
Mar 11, 2024
Prayer in African Christian Spirituality: Why is God not answering some Prayers?
Mar 04, 2024
Is God still with us in the World? Meditation on Jesus the Water of Life (3rd Sunday of Lent)
Feb 28, 2024
"We don't need any Sermon on Fasting in Africa this Lent....God's People in Africa have been fasting for far too long now!!!"
Feb 25, 2024
Do Catholic Sisters fall in love? Responding to God's Call as African Female Religious
Feb 19, 2024
The Spirituality of Lent: Journeying Together through the Desert into Freedom
Feb 14, 2024
Young Africans' Views on the African Digital Faith Influencers Formation Program
Feb 12, 2024
Should Celibacy be optional for Catholic Priests: An African Synodal Conversation
Feb 06, 2024
Africa, Catholicism and Sex: Blessing or Taboo, Episode 1
Jan 25, 2024
Hekima University College @ 40, African Jesuits Celebrate a Significant Milestone and Look with Hope to the Future
Dec 18, 2023
Polygamy is good only for African Men, African Churches should abolish it
Dec 07, 2023
Should polygamy be accepted by the Catholic Church in Africa?
Nov 28, 2023
Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Legislation: Is the U.S and the World Bank Justified in Withdrawing Aid to Uganda?
Nov 16, 2023
Tribute to the Great Bishop Paride Taban of South Sudan
Nov 10, 2023
Africa is witnessing the Fastest growth in Catholic Population Worldwide-Find out Why
Nov 02, 2023
Can the Synod on Synodality change any Catholic Doctrine?
Oct 24, 2023
Silence as a Synodal Method: Why we need to listen to the voice of Silence
Oct 18, 2023
How I prepared for the Synod on Synodality, Reflections of an African Delegate, Fr Vitalis Anaehobi
Oct 11, 2023
Voices of African Faith-based Women Leaders: What African Women Expect from the Synod on Synodality
Sep 27, 2023
African Theology: Is Christianity a Force for Good in Africa?
Sep 20, 2023
Church and Politics in Africa # 1:Coups, Contested Elections, Illiberal democracies, social unrest, poverty in Africa... how can the Church help?
Sep 13, 2023
THE FUTURE OF AFRICAN THEOLOGY: Continuing the Legacy of Laurenti Magesa
Aug 22, 2023
African Catholic Voices : Sr Titilayo in Conversation with the Angolan BBI Cohort Members – Part One
Jul 04, 2023
African Catholic Voices : P. Ebubeckukwu en Conversation Avec les Membres du BBI CONGO Brazzaville
Jun 15, 2023
African Catholic Voices : Sister Titilayo With Zimbabwean BBI Cohort Part Two
Jun 07, 2023
African Catholic Voices : Sister Titilayo With Zimbabwean BBI Cohort Part One
May 26, 2023
Sudan in Crisis: What should the Church do?
May 17, 2023
Pan-African Catholic Voices : Fr EbubeCkukwu en Conversation Avec les Membres du BBI DR CONGO
May 08, 2023
African Catholic Voices : Sr Titilayo in Conversation With Fr EbubeChukwu, OMI
May 01, 2023
The Synod on Synodality is a Moment of Prayerful Discernment: African Catholic Voices with Fr Ruffino Ezama
Apr 17, 2023
We are the Face of the Church Today: African Catholic Youth Voices with Sister Titilayo
Apr 14, 2023
"Women are the Pillars of the Church in Africa", says Prof Philomena Mwaura
Apr 03, 2023
" My Vocation is an invitation to fight for justice for widows, and the poor, and to show the way to African young people" says Sr Leonida Katunge
Mar 27, 2023
"Our vocation is to serve the least of the brethren", Sr Nkechi Iwuoha on the Mission of the African Catholic Sister Today
Mar 20, 2023
Homily for the 4th Sunday of Lent: Come, Walk in the Light of Christ
Mar 17, 2023
"We Must Take Back our Country" Fr Cornelius Afebu Omonokhua Speaks about the Election Fever in Nigeria
Mar 16, 2023
Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Lent: Jesus, the Water of Life who Satisfies our Thirst for God
Mar 11, 2023
Tribalism, Clannishness, Ethnic Animosity and the Crisis of Episcopal and Leadership Succession in Africa
Feb 17, 2023
Youths are Nation Builders, They Stand Firm Despite … Conversation with Kenyan BBI Cohort II
Feb 17, 2023
Young people have a crucial role to play in national building. – Conversation with Kenyan BBI Cohort - Part One
Feb 13, 2023
Was the Visit of Pope Francis to Africa a Success? Nigerian Bishops meet amidst confusion over currency change, fuel scarcity, more killings, and pre-elections tension and anxiety
Feb 10, 2023
Embrace Nonviolence for the Sake of your People: Mother Jurugo and Father Ezama make a Passionate appeal to Congolese and South Sudanese Leaders
Feb 07, 2023
Tribute to the Nigerian Priest, Fr Isaac Achi, who was burned to death by Islamists
Jan 31, 2023
Is God still working miracles today as many African Christians Claim? Yes, and we tell you why, and how in this episode
Jan 18, 2023
African Theologians predict that 2023 will be a great year of hope for Africa
Jan 10, 2023
Leading Catholic Scholars Discuss the Theological and Pastoral Legacy of Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI
Jan 03, 2023
Was 2022 a Good Year for God's People in Africa?
Dec 30, 2022
Building Bridges Initiative - Post Encounter with Pope Francis (Nigerian Cohort)
Dec 08, 2022
In Conversation with the Nigerian Building Bridges Initiative Cohort
Nov 03, 2022
The leaders of African Catholic Youths preparing to meet with the Pope Speaks of their experience
Oct 30, 2022
African Catholic Youth Leaders Speak of their Joy and Expectations as they Prepare for a Virtual Synodal Encounter with Pope Francis on All Saints Day
Oct 28, 2022
Fr Joe Healey speaks on African theology, calls for Married Priests in Africa to meet the Eucharistic hunger in Africa, and a welcoming African Church for Same-Sex Persons
Oct 07, 2022
What the World needs today is the Rediscovery of Our Common Humanity
Oct 06, 2022
The Church in Africa will never walk alone, Maryknoll missionary, theologian, professor, and communication expert , Fr Joseph G. Healey speaks on the renewal and reform of the Church, Part 1
Sep 27, 2022
"It is an honor to serve the Universal Church" says Kenyan Catholic journalist George Sunguh
Sep 19, 2022
"I see a very vibrant church in Africa", Kenyan Catholic journalist, Agnes Aineah, speaks on being a Catholic female journalist in Africa
Sep 09, 2022
African Churches should go back to farming to address the unacceptable hunger in Africa, says Nigerian Catholic Farmer, Sir Sony Obichukwu
Sep 05, 2022
Celebrating the Witness of Nigeria’s Bishop Kukah @70
Aug 31, 2022
Why are kidnappers targeting Nigerian sisters and priests?
Aug 30, 2022
Rev Dr John Chan speaks on how Christians should carry out Integral Mission and International development in a changing world
Aug 24, 2022
We Ugandan Religious cannot be Silenced: Sr Lydia Apily and Fr John Bosco Kamoga speak on the prophetic vocation of African Religious men and women
Aug 19, 2022
P. Geraldo Di Mora nous parle de son expérience comme théologien. Il nous fait découvrir comment un bon théologien devrait naviguer entre la pratique et la théorie. Ne manquez pas aussi à son rêve pour l'Afrique
Jul 15, 2022
Prof Emilce Cuda speaks on Pope Francis's theology of the people and the option with the poor, and Pope Francis's dream for Africa
Jul 11, 2022
Prof. Carlos Mendoza-Alvarez speaks about his interest in African communitarian spirit, fight for justice, freedom, peace, truth, and life
Jul 06, 2022
Prof. Carlos Mendoza-Alvarez parle de son interêt pour l'esprit communautaire africain, la lutte pour la justice, la liberté, la paix, la vérité et la vie
Jul 06, 2022
Prof Susan Abraham, the President of Concilium International Journal speaks on her dream for Concilium, women education, the church, and building bridges between Africa, Asia and the world
Jul 01, 2022
Fr Mbaka Needs a Break before he does further harm to himself and the Church in Nigeria
Jun 20, 2022
Fr Edward Obi speaks against violence in Nigeria and the destruction of the environment in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria
Jun 07, 2022
Lamentation for Nigerian Catholics Massacred by Terrorists at Pentecost Mass
Jun 06, 2022
Fr Prof Luke Ijezie, the new President of the Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria speaks on a Theology of Reconciliation for Nigeria and the rest of Africa Today
May 30, 2022
"The Church in Africa must be prepared to take Risks" Fr Prof Francis Anekwe Oborji
May 13, 2022
Who are my People: Prof Emmanuel Katongole discusses the question of identity and the mission of the Church in Africa in his new book
May 05, 2022
The Churches of Africa must embrace Life-affirming practices; and welcome the assets and leadership of women, while fighting all forms of violence against women in Africa, says Prof Dr Isabel Apowo Phiri
May 03, 2022
Cardinal Turkson's Appointment; DRC Bishops ask Catholic priests with children to resign; listen to my conversation with Rose Kantiono, a Catholic single woman who is changing lives in Burkina Faso
Apr 08, 2022
"We need to decolonize Christianity in Africa" Prof Simon Aihiokhai's Synodal Proposals for a Church in Africa that liberates God's People
Apr 01, 2022
Four Steps for Healing our Families: Lessons from the Prodigal Son: Homily for the 4th Sunday of Lent by Fr Stan Chu Ilo
Mar 25, 2022
"Synodality is not about playing safe; but telling the truth and being bold like the early Church", famed African Theologian, Elochukwu Uzukwu speaks on "A Listening Church"
Mar 21, 2022
"We are leaving so many people behind", Jesuit priest, Elias Omondi Opongo on war, conflict resolution, and human suffering
Mar 14, 2022
Sunday Homilies: Our Sacred Walk with God: 2nd Sunday of Lent
Mar 11, 2022
Stop this Blood Shed!!! A Clarion Call for peace from the Co-President of Pax Christi International, Sr Teresia Wamuyu Wachira
Mar 10, 2022
Listening to the Cries of God's Faithful People: Fr Stan Responds to Chimamanda's Tears
Mar 03, 2022
African Agenda for the Synod: Let's Put an End to Wars and Violence in Africa-Women's Bodies are being Used as Weapons of War
Feb 22, 2022
African Agenda for the Synod: A listening church, a prophetic church, and an inclusive church of peace, love, and fraternal solidarity in Africa
Feb 17, 2022
A Zimbabwean Catholic Woman's Cry to Pope Francis and the Church for Solidarity with Women and young people in Zimbabwe
Feb 10, 2022
African Women Agenda for the Synod: Sr Dr Justin Nabushawo: Women are standing outside the door in the Church Today
Feb 02, 2022
Episode 19: Sr Prof Caroline Mbonu-An African Catholic Church without Women in the Mainstream of Church Life has no Future
Jan 25, 2022
Episode 18-Did Tutu's Ubuntu Message of Common Humanity Succeed in South Africa?
Jan 18, 2022
Episode-2022-2: An American Jesuit Professor's Trip to the Middle of Nowhere in Africa
Jan 10, 2022
Episode 17-Bishop Kukah of Nigeria Pays Tribute to Desmond Tutu and Calls on African Clerics to become 'Controversial' by Getting More Involved in Politics
Jan 06, 2022
Episode 15-God's Dream for Africa in 2021
Dec 29, 2021
Episode 13-My Hopes and Dreams for Africa-Archbishop Charles Palmer-Buckle
Dec 23, 2021
Episode 12-Is Africa to blame for the New Omicron Variant of Covid-19? Dr Susan Nedza and Fr Stan Chu Ilo discuss Global health inequity and racism in global health
Dec 15, 2021
Episode 11: Tribute to Prof Jacquineau Azetsóp, S.J. who left us too soon
Dec 10, 2021
Episode 10: Sr. Rosemary Nyirumbe - How babysitting nurtured a vocation to Sewing Hope and Healing
Dec 03, 2021
Episode 9: Sr. Mary Justine Naluggya - What is Canon Law and what does it mean in the life of the Church?
Nov 26, 2021
Episode 8: Sr. Jane Wakahiu - For I Know the Plans I have for You: Servant Leadership Personified
Nov 19, 2021
Episode 7: Fr. Peter Knox - An African Ecologist Responds to the Message of COP26
Nov 17, 2021
Episode 6: Srs. Josephine Idowu & Philo Agba - Sisters with the Smell of the Sheep: Grassroots Evangelization in Africa
Nov 12, 2021
Episode 5: Dr. Nontando Hadebe - A Formative Journey of Encounters: Inter-cultural, Inter-Faith and Inter-Disciplinary
Nov 05, 2021
Episode 4: Fr. Toussaint Kafarhire - Priest, Political Scientist, Womanist: Axiom or Paradox?
Oct 29, 2021
Episode 3: Sr. Josée Ngalula - Breaking the Glass Ceiling: The First African Woman Religious to join the International Theological Commission.
Oct 22, 2021
Episode 2: Srs. Kemi Akinleye & Sr Beatrice Efembele - The Witness of the Daughters of St Paul in Africa: Let's Listen to the Voices of African Women Religious!!!
Oct 15, 2021
Episode 1: Frs. Patrick Alumuku & Stan Chu Ilo- A Call for African Catholic Voices at the Catholic Synod on Synodality
Oct 05, 2021