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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. 

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...

Catholic Official in Angola Laments “devastating impacts” of International Funding Cuts on Refugee Support Initiatives

Reduction of international funding is negatively affecting the reaching out to refugees in Angola, the Executive Secretary of the Episcopal Commission...

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Archbishop in Angola Urges Politicians to “set aside internal problems”, Attend to People’s Needs

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has challenged politicians in the country to use the time they spend...

“God desires our joy, peace, happiness”: Catholic Bishop in Angola Advocates for Reconciliation for Lasting Peace

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the Catholic Diocese of Caxito in Angola has urged Christians to foster reconciliation if lasting peace is to be...

On National Peace, Reconciliation Day in Angola, Catholic Archbishop Calls for Collaboration in Building Peace

On the occasion of the 23rd National Peace and Reconciliation Day marked on April 4 in Angola, the Local Ordinary...

Late Bishop Pedro Carlos Zilli (right) and Fr. Lúcio Brentegani (left). Credit: Radio Sol Mansi

Pioneer Bishop of Bafatá Catholic Diocese in Guinea-Bissau Still Remembered Years Later for Faith Legacy

At the Eucharistic celebration marking the fourth death anniversary of Bishop Pedro Carlos Zilli, the Pioneer Local Ordinary of Bafatá Diocese in Guinea-Bissau,...

Bishop Leopoldo Ndakalako of the Diocese of Menongue in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Catholic Bishop in Angola Lauds Faithful’s Active Participation in 2025 Jubilee Year

Bishop Leopoldo Ndakalako of the Diocese of Menongue in Angola has commended the “faith and full engagement” of the people of God in his...