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Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

“Diamonds alone won’t solve our problems”: Catholic Archbishop Emphasizes Formal Education to Address Poverty in Angola

Nov 10, 2024

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has cautioned against overreliance on diamonds in the Southern African nation that is reportedly Africa’s fourth largest diamond producer and the sixth globally, its 2023 production estimated at 9.8 million carats.  

Credit: Radio Ecclesia Angola

Bishops in Angola Urged to Seek Balance Between Opulence and Poverty amid Growing Inequalities

Sep 29, 2024

Members of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) have been urged to find balance between the corrupting nature of opulence and the humiliation brought by poverty.

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Angola’s First Cardinal Dies in Luanda at 99, Eulogized as a “great pastor of the Church”

Sep 28, 2024

Alexandre Cardinal do Nascimento, the first Cardinal in the Southern African nation of Angola, has passed on in Luanda; he was aged 99.

Members of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST). Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Bishops in Angola Seeking to Deepen Faith of “wounded” Ordained Ministers in New Pastoral Plan

Sep 25, 2024

Members of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) have launched the 2024-2027 Pastoral Plan, with a focus on Ordained Ministers and people in Consecrated Life who the Bishops say are bearing wounds.

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba during the opening ceremony of the Plenary Assembly of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST). Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Archbishop Cautions against “polarization, labeling”, Calls for Renewal amid Divisive Politics in Angola

Sep 25, 2024

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has expressed concern about the growing politicization of society, which he said prioritizes party loyalty over active citizenship. 

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Need for “joint actions” for Peace among Highlights of Archbishop and Angola’s National Assembly Speaker Meeting

Apr 25, 2024

The Monday, April 22 meeting between Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola and the country’s National Assembly Speaker, Carolina Cerqueira, focused on efforts towards lasting peace in the Southern African nation. 

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Catholic Archbishop Urges Angola’s Politicians to “work together to promote education for peace”

Apr 17, 2024

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has called upon politicians in the Southern African nation to put aside their differences and collaborate in fostering education for peace in the country. 

rchbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Angola Still Struggling to Heal after 2002 Civil War: Catholic Archbishop

Apr 4, 2024

There is still a lot of work to be done for Angola to achieve true reconciliation, Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo has said, noting that the southern African country is yet to heal over 20 years after the country’s civil war.

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Easter Season Opportunity to “break down barriers of sin, structures of evil”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola

Apr 1, 2024

The period of Easter provides Christians an opportunity to deal with structures that contribute to sin and evil, Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has said.     

Alexandre Cardinal do Nascimento, the Archbishop emeritus of Luanda Archdiocese during the thanksgiving Mass marking his 99th birth anniversary. Credit: Luanda Archdiocese

First Cardinal in Angola Lauded for “wisdom, richness of life”

Mar 6, 2024

Alexandre Cardinal do Nascimento, the Archbishop emeritus of Luanda Archdiocese has, on his 99th birth anniversary, been lauded for exercising much wisdom and richness of life in his ministry.

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola. Credit: Vatican Media

Catholic Archbishop Decries “inhuman” Trends in Angolan Society, Urges Compassion

Feb 27, 2024

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has bemoaned the fostering of “inhuman” tendencies in the Southern African nation.

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of Angola’s Saurimo Archdiocese, President of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST). Credit: João Vissesse/ACI Africa

Prisons Not for “frustration”, Catholic Archbishop in Angola Says, Decries Overcrowding

Jan 7, 2024

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of Angola’s Saurimo Archdiocese has emphasized the need to improve the living conditions of inmates at Luzia Prison in the country’s Lunda Sul Province.

Some members of the Bishops Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST). Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Catholic Bishops in Angola Appeal for "transparency, honesty" in Election Preparations

Feb 3, 2022

Catholic Bishops in Angola are appealing for truth, justice and transparency in the organization of the general elections scheduled for August this year.