Father Konteh’s mission: Healing Sierra Leone’s wounds through faith and Caritas

Father Peter Konteh, a Catholic priest in Sierra Leone, is the subject of a new book called “Sent to Heal a Wounded Nation: The Story of Father Peter Konteh.” / Credit: Photo courtesy of Father Peter Konteh CNA Staff, Oct 12, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). Sierra Leone is a small, west African country located along the Atlantic Ocean known for its rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and complex history. Despite enduring a brutal civil war from 1991 to 2002,…