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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. 

Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo. Credit: Huambo Archdiocese

Angola’s Catholic Men Urged to Fight Vices, Strengthen Faith in Families, “be examples of integrity”

Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo has urged members of the Catholic Men Organisation (CMO) in...

Credit: Catholic Diocese of Santiago

Catholic Diocese in Cape Verde Dedicates Pastoral Year to Elderly with Focus on Missionary, Social Outreach

The Catholic Diocese of Santiago in Cape Verde has the dedication of the 2025–2026 Pastoral Year to the elderly, with a focus...

The President of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST), Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba . Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe Bishops’ President Calls for National “refoundation”, Urges Conversion for a Just Future

The President of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) has called for the “refoundation” of Angola, urging...

Late Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa. Credit: Radio Maria Tanzania

Apostolic Nuncio Eulogized for Simplicity, Courage amid “difficulties” in Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe

Members of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) have eulogized Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa who passed on September 16 at the age...

Members of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Reconciliation, Consecrated Life Focus of Upcoming Plenary of Catholic Bishops in Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe

Members of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) are set to gather from Wednesday, September...

Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Catholic Educators in Angola Urged to Realize Teaching Mission with Faith, as Life Witness

Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje in Angola has called on Catholic educators to realize the mission...

Credit: ACI Africa

Newly Ordained Catholic Priests, Deacons in Angola Urged to Live “consecration with depth, truth”

Five members of the Poor Servants of Divine Providence (PSDP), also known as Calabrians, who were ordained Deacons and Priests...

Credit: CEPAMI

“Do not be afraid”: Catholic Archbishop to Members of Commission for Pastoral Care of Migrants, Itinerants

Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo has encouraged members of the Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral...

Credit: Catholic Diocese of São Tomé and Príncipe

Caritas Entities “prophetic sign in today’s world”: Catholic Official in Lusophone Africa

Caritas organizations in Portuguese-speaking African countries (Lusophone countries) are “a prophetic, united, and active voice” in addressing the challenges that...

Credit: Agência ECCLESIA/OC

Latest Lusophone Catholic Bishops’ Meeting “moment of profound pastoral sharing”: Catholic Bishop in Cape Verde

The five-day 16th meeting of Catholic Bishops from Portuguese-speaking African countries (Lusophone countries) set to conclude on Saturday, September 13...

The Regional Executive Secretary of Caritas Africa, Lucy Afandi Esipila. Credit: Catholic Diocese of São Tomé and Príncipe

Sustainability “not just financial”: Caritas Africa Official Calls for Spiritual Growth at Lusophone Forum

The Regional Executive Secretary of Caritas Africa has underscored the vital role of Caritas organizations in Portuguese-speaking (Lusophone) Africa in sustaining the...

Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Beira

“The Church is built in hearts, not walls”: Catholic Bishop in Mozambique Urges Commitment to Spiritual Renewal

Bishop António Manuel Bogaio Constantino has called for commitment to spiritual renewal based on the fact that at the heart of the...

Bishop Tonito Francisco Xavier Muananoua. Credit: ACI Africa

Pilgrims at Our Lady of Muxima Shrine in Angola Urged to “build new relationships” Conforming to Gospel

Bishop Tonito Francisco Xavier Muananoua has urged pilgrims at the Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima in Angola to renew their commitment...

Credit: ACI Africa

Pilgrims’ Personal Stories of Faith from 2025 Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Muxima Shrine in Angola

Pilgrims to Our Lady of Muxima in the Catholic Diocese of Viana in Angola who have spoken to ACI Africa have shared...

Bishop Emílio Sumbelelo of the Catholic Diocese of Viana in Angola. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Viana

“Seek Mary’s embrace”: Catholic Bishop to Pilgrims at Opening of Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Muxima Shrine in Angola

Bishop Emílio Sumbelelo of the Catholic Diocese of Viana in Angola has urged thousands of pilgrims gathered at the Shrine...

Two Angolan Prelates Call for Fostering of Catholic Identity in Learning Institutions, Highlight Other Gaps, Solutions

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola and his counterpart in country’s Cabinda...

New Priests in Angola Urged to be Present in Communities, Walk with the People

Bishop Pio Hipunyati of the Catholic Diocese of Ondjiva in Angola has called on seven Deacons he ordained Priests against isolating themselves from those...

Fr. Celestino Epalanga. Credit: ACI Africa

“Creation is wounded by human greed”: Catholic Official in Angola Laments, Calls for “attitude of care for creation”

The Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and...

Credit: Diocese of São Tomé and Príncipe.

“Marriage is not a game”: Catholic Bishop in São Tomé and Príncipe Denounces Infidelity, Calls for Family Renewal

Bishop João de Ceita Nazaré of the Catholic Diocese of São Tomé e Príncipe has expressed concern over the growing...

Credit: Diocese of Quelimane

“I came to walk with you”, Bishop in Mozambique Says at Installation, Urges “Pilgrim, Missionary, Synodal Church”

On the occasion of his installation as the Local Ordinary of Mozambique’s Quelimane Catholic Diocese, Bishop Osório Citora Afonsoi assured the people of...