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João Vissesse

João Vissesse

João Vissesse is an Angolan Journalist with a passion and rich experience in Catholic Church Communication and Media Apostolate. 

“Pray, work for vocations”: Catholic Bishops in Angola to Christians on Good Shepherd, Vocations Sunday

On the annual event of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2025 marked on the Fourth Sunday of Easter, also known...

In Newly Launched Book, Angolan Catholic Priest Shares Insights into Language-Culture Relationship

Readers of the book, “Languages and Cultures – Introduction to Ethnolinguistics and African Oralities”, which was launched on Monday, May 12 are...

“A builder of bridges”: Apostolic Nuncio in Angola Weighs in on Start of Pope Leo XIV’s Pontificate

Peace, dialogue, reconciliation, and global solidarity are to define the Pontificate of Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost, who has been elected...

Pope Leo XIV’s Election “a sign of hope”, Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Say, Pledge “fidelity, communion, obedience”

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have hailed the Thursday, May 8 election of Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost...

Catholic Bishops in Angola Hail New Pontiff for Good Name Choice, “very clear missionary outlook” in Maiden Speech

Catholic Bishops of Angola have welcomed the Thursday, May 8 election of Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Pontiff, lauding him for...

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the Catholic Diocese of Caxito in Angola greets children at  Our Lady of the Assumption Parish of his Episcopal See. Credit: Radio Ecclesia Angola

Prioritize “children’s schooling” Over Gold Mining: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Parents, Guardians, Government

Formal education of children should be prioritized in Angola, Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito has told parents, guardians,...

For Centuries, Church Institution in Angola “pillar” in Championing Justice, Education, Health: Catholic Archbishop

For centuries, Catholic missionaries and devoted Christians have played an important role in Angola’s state of progress as a “pillar”...

Priesthood “neither cultural association nor labour union”: Catholic Archbishop to Newly Ordained Priests in Angola

Priestly ordination and ministry is about participating in the mission of the person of Jesus Christ and therefore distinguished from...

Argentine Priest in Angola Recalls His Friendship with Late Pope Francis, Eulogizes Him as “focused, determined”

Fr. Roberto Moçante, a compatriot of the late Pope Francis, has fond memories of his longtime friendship with the late...

Pope Francis, “humble fisher of souls”: Apostolic Nuncio in Angola on Legacy of Late Pontiff

The Apostolic Nuncio in Angola has eulogized the late Pope Francis as a Catholic Church leader, who sought after souls...

At Requiem Mass in Angola, Pope Francis Eulogized as Courageous Reformer, Defender of the Marginalized

Pope Francis, who passed on Easter Monday, was a courageous reformer and defender of the marginalized, Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese...

Pope Francis Leaves “unforgettable, impactful legacy of reform”: Catholic Bishops in Lusophone Africa

Catholic Bishops in Portuguese-speaking Africa (Lusophone Africa) have paid glowing tribute to late Pope Francis, who passed on Easter Monday, April 21,...

At Chrism Mass, Catholic Priests Ministering in Mozambique’s Conflict-ridden Region Urged to “remain steadfast”

Catholic Priests ministering in Mozambique’s conflict-ridden region of Cabo Delgado have been urged to be unwavering in the challenging mission.

Catholic Priests in Bissau-Guinean Diocese Urged to Celebrate Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year as “missionaries of hope”

The Diocesan Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Bafatá in Guinea-Bissau has called upon Catholic Priests in the Bissau-Guinean Diocese to celebrate...

Bishop Firmino David of the Catholic Diocese of Sumbe in Angola

At Chrism Mass, Catholic Bishop in Angola Urges Priests to Commit to “enthusiastically proclaim newness of the Gospel”

The commitment of Priests to communicate the Good News of the Gospel with enthusiasm is essentially important, Bishop Firmino David of the Catholic...

Archbishop Lauds Angolan President’s Visit to Cardinal-named School as “appreciation” of Church Role in Education

The President of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) has lauded the country’s government for its growing...

Catholic Bishops in Angola Appeal for Compassion, Forgiveness, and Peace During Holy Week

On Palm Sunday, April 13, Catholic Bishops in Angola have the people of God under their pastoral care to approach...

Quincentenary Jubilee of Catholic Church in Cape Verde to Extend to Europe, Cardinal Urges Diaspora to Participate

The Jubilee celebrations marking 500 years (C500) of the Catholic Church in Cape Verde are to expand to Europe, Arlindo Cardinal...

Hope Demands Action, “more than a vague feeling”: Catholic Archbishop in Mozambique Cautions against Despair

Archbishop Claudio Dalla Zuanna of the Catholic Archdiocese of Beira in Mozambique has called upon the people of God under his pastoral care to...

Ongoing 2025 Jubilee Year Should Inspire “hope, transformation” in Learners: Superior of Religious Order in Angola

The ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year should inspire “hope and transformation” in learners in Angola-based schools under the auspices of the Poor...