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

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 wounded
• The transformative power of faith-based humanitarian work
• Why Africa’s story of resilience is also a theology of hope
• Lessons 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.

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