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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. 

Friar Danilson Lopes. Credit: ACI Africa

Loss of African Identity Weakens Church’s Mission, Angolan Dominican Friar Warns at “feeling Africa” Conference

The growing loss of African identity is undermining citizenship, social participation, and the mission of the Catholic Church on the...

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People “don’t need scandals”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola to New Deacons

Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje in Angola has called on four newly ordained Deacons to serve as living examples of...

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Luanda City at 450: Catholic Archbishop in Angola Challenges Authorities to Lead with Justice

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has called on government officials and those responsible for public decision-making to...

Credit: CEM

“The scale of this crisis demands joint efforts”: Mozambique’s Catholic Bishops Appeal for Support for Flood Victims

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have appealed for national and international solidarity following devastating floods that have hit large...

“The pain of our people is real”: Archbishop of Maputo Appeals for Solidarity amid Devastating Floods in Mozambique

Archbishop João Carlos Hatoa Nunes of Mozambique’s Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo has called on the people of God to stand...

Credit: CEM

Mozambique’s Catholic Diocese of Quelimane Adjusts Youth Pastoral Year Opening Program as Heavy Rains Wreak Havoc

The Catholic Diocese of Quelimane in Mozambique has announced a change of venue for the opening of its Youth Pastoral Year due...

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Pope Leo XIV's Anticipated Visit to Angola “a blessing to the whole of Africa”, Catholic Priests

Catholic Priests in Angola have described the anticipated visit of Pope Leo XIV to the country as a moment of profound faith,...

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“The Church walks with you”: Catholic Bishop to Sister at Perpetual Profession in Mozambique

Bishop Estevão Ângelo Fernando of the Catholic Diocese of Gurué has encouraged a member of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (SS.HJM)...

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Pope Leo XIV’s Anticipated Visit to Angola Sign of Hope for Spiritual and National Renewal: Catholics in Interviews

As Angolan Catholics await the announcement of the date and program of Pope Leo XIV’s anticipated visit, many are expressing hope...

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Apostolic Nuncio Hails Cape Verde’s Parliament as Country Marks 35 Years of Democratic Governance

The representative of the Holy Father in Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Cape Verde, and Mauritania has commended Cape Verde for its 35...

“A great source of joy”: Catholic Bishop on Pope Leo XIV’s Anticipated Apostolic Visit to Angola

Bishop Martín Lasarte Topolansky of the Catholic Diocese of Lwena in Angola has described the anticipated Apostolic visit of Pope Leo XIV to the Southern African...

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of Angola’s Archdiocese of Luanda. Credit: Archdiocese of Luanda

Catholic Archbishop in Angola Urges Scouts to Embrace Responsibility, Personal Growth

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of Angola’s Archdiocese of Luanda has called on Catholic Scouts to commit to personal development and social responsibility.

Fr. Luigi de Liberale was seriously injured during an attempted robbery at a Salesian community in Angola’s Benguela Diocese. Credit: Fr. Luigi de Liberale

Italian Catholic Priest Injured in Attempted Robbery in Angola Appeals for Security at Churches

An Italian member of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) has called for improved security at churches and Parish residences after he...

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New Priests, Deacon in Angola Cautioned against “deceptive doctrinal currents of our time”

The Bishop of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Viana has urged the two Deacons and a Seminarian he ordained to guard their ministry...

Archbishop Francisco Chimoio. Credit: Diocese of Quelimane

Consecrated Life is “a precious gift that demands fidelity”: Catholic Archbishop in Mozambique to Franciscans

The Archbishop emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo has described Consecrated Life as a “precious gift” that demands fidelity, courage, and...

Arlindo Cardinal Gomes Furtado with President José Maria Neves. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Santiago

Cardinal in Cape Verde Calls for Respect among Political Parties ahead of Parliamentary Elections

The Bishop of Cape Verde’s Catholic Diocese of Santiago has called on political parties in the country to conduct campaigns for the...

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Second Catholic Bishop of Mbanza Congo Diocese in Angola Remembered as “a tireless shepherd, close to needy communities”

Bishop Serafim Shyngo-Ya-Hombo, the second Catholic Bishop of Mbanza Congo Diocese in Angola, who passed on in Namibia on January 1, has been remembered as...

Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of Angola’s Lubango Catholic Archdiocese. Credit: Archdiocese of Lubango

Priestly, Episcopal Ministry “demands constant dedication”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola

Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of Angola’s Lubango Catholic Archdiocese has emphasized that total dedication to God must guide the life of every Priest and Bishop,...

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Angolan Catholic Archbishop Urges Christians to Make Solidarity Way of Life

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has called on Catholics to make solidarity and sharing a way of...

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Epiphany Sunday: Catholic Bishops in Angola Call on Christians to Be Living Signs of Christ

Catholic Bishops in Angola have, on the celebration of the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, called on Christians to become...