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The National Biblical Week has opened in Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Lwena with a call to embrace the transformative power of Scripture while steering away from the temptation to simplify God’s Word to a mere academic study.
The Catholic Church in Angola has joined forces with the country’s National Police in a nationwide campaign aimed at raising awareness and reducing traffic accidents in the country.
Bishop Estanislau Marques Chindekasse of the Catholic Diocese of Dundo in Angola has called for a renewed focus on evangelization rooted in solidarity with the poor and marginalized as the Southern African nation prepares to mark 50 years of independence in November.
Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola has highlighted the motto of St. Benedict, “Ora et labora” (pray and work), as vitally important in the life of the people of God.
Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti of the Catholic Diocese of Cabinda in Angola has urged two members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (CSSp./Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans) he ordained Priests to shun partisan politics.
Catholic Bishops in Angola have expressed concern about the worsening social conditions in remote parts of the country and denounced the persecution of Catechists accused of witchcraft.
Bishop Almeida Kanda of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Ndalatando has challenged Seminarians to make good use of their period of vacation, taking time to discern their journey in response to God’s calling.
Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti of the Catholic Diocese of Cabinda in Angola has encouraged pastoral agents in his Episcopal See to actively participate in the ongoing Diocesan Pastoral Week.
Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje is concerned about the shortage of missionaries in his Metropolitan See.
The representative of the Holy Father in Angola has urged Catholics to entrust the new Roman Pontiff to the maternal protection of the Virgin of Muxima and the guidance of the Holy Spirit by praying the Holy Rosary every day for Pope Leo XIV.
The Director of Rádio Ecclésia in Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Ondjiva has called upon media practitioners to embrace a model of communication that fosters empathy, without compromising on truth and hope.
Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Lubango has denounced the growing culture of abortion and called for the building of just governance systems that address the country’s recurrent challenges, especially hunger.
Catholic Bishops in Angola have, in separate messages on June 22, the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), urged the people of God in their respective Episcopal Sees to foster an appropriate work ethic, uphold human dignity, practice solidarity, and embrace the values of communal sharing.
Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has called for the criminalization of diviners in Angola, warning that they “are destroying communities, dividing families, and hindering development.”
More than 20,000 pilgrims are expected to take part in the procession on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi in Angola’s Archdiocese of Luanda on Sunday, June 22 under the theme, “Christ, Our Food and Our Hope”.
Bishop Joaquim Nhanganga Tyombe of the Catholic Diocese of Uije in Angola has challenged youths to get actively involved in sharing their Catholic faith through the digital forums.
The Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has underscored the Church’s determination to prevent a return to violent conflict in the country, amid a rise in reported cases of political violence and intolerance in parts of the Southern African nation.
Understanding and knowledge of matters of Christian faith “must” first be initiated in family setups, Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the Catholic Diocese of Caxito has said.
Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela has urged members of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Dorothy (SDVI), who took their First Religious Profession on June 12, to embrace a life of humility, simplicity, and daily renewal of their “yes” to Christ.
The Vice Coordinator of the Child Pastoral Ministry in Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Viana has expressed concern about the violation of children’s right to food in the Southern African nation, describing it as a national crisis that demands urgent intervention from government and civil society.