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Catholic Church in Angola
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 and confidence that the Holy Father’s presence will serve as a catalyst for spiritual renewal, social healing, and national unity.
Angola among African Countries Pope Leo XIV to Visit, Dates, Program Being Finalized: Apostolic Nuncio
Angola is one of the African countries Pope Leo XIV plans to visit in what will be his first pastoral trip to the continent as Pontiff, the Apostolic Nuncio in the Southern African nation has announced.
Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Visit, Seven Key Things to Know about Catholic Church in Angola
Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s anticipated visit to Angola, attention is turning to the Catholic Church in the southern African nation – a historically rooted, socially influential religious institution that remains central to the country’s spiritual, cultural, and public life.
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.
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 was seriously injured during an attempted robbery at a Salesian community in Angola’s Benguela Diocese.
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 against misleading teachings that pose a serious threat to the faith and to the people entrusted to their care.
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, saying vocation requires love, service, and faithful witness.
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 life, describing them as concrete expressions of Christian fraternity in both the Church and society.
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 visible witnesses of Christ through faith lived in concrete actions, care for others, and commitment to unity.
“He brought Capuchin way of life to Episcopal Ministry”: Catholic Bishop in Angola on Legacy of Predecessor
The Local Ordinary of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Mbanza Congo has remembered his predecessor, Bishop Serafim Shyngo-Ya-Hombo, who passed on aged 80 on January 1, as a pastor who faithfully carried the charism of members of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFM Cap), into his Episcopal Ministry.
Second Catholic Bishop of Mbanza Congo Diocese in Angola Eulogized as “model of prayer, simplicity”
Bishop Serafim Shyngo-Ya-Hombo, the second Catholic Bishop of Mbanza Congo Diocese in Angola, who passed on aged of 80 on January 1, has been remembered as a prayerful and simple servant of God.
Angolan Catholic Archbishop Suggests Need to “rediscover a taste for dialogue” amid World Conflicts
Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has underscored the need for dialogue as armed conflicts continue to devastate various regions of the world.
Catholic Bishops in Angola Condemn Alcohol, Drug Promotion Targeting Young People
Catholic Bishops in Angola have, in separate homilies on December 14, the Third Sunday of Advent, expressed concern about what they describe as the growing promotion of alcohol and drug abuse among young people.
Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe Catholic Bishops Cite Moral Decline, Weak Institutions as Deepening Social Crisis Drivers
Members of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) have warned that moral decline, weak institutions, and the prioritization of private interests over the common good are deepening the countries’ social and political crisis.
Angola’s National Reconciliation Congress: Catholic Bishops Urge Unity, Forgiveness, Renewal
Catholic Bishops in Angola have called for a renewed national commitment to reconciliation, forgiveness, and moral renewal, cautioning that the country’s future depends on healing historical wounds and strengthening social cohesion.
“A gesture of gratitude to the Vatican”: Angola’s President on Honorary Medal for Pope Paul VI
Angola’s President João Lourenço has described the posthumous decoration of Pope Paul VI with the Medal of the 50th Anniversary of Angola’s Independence as a historic gesture of gratitude to the Vatican for the late pontiff’s support of African liberation movements in the early 1970s.
Angola’s National Reconciliation Congress Opens With Calls for Justice, Forgiveness, and “love of neighbor”
Angola’s National Reconciliation Congress has opened with appeals from the Catholic Church for a renewed national commitment to “justice, forgiveness, and love of neighbor” as essential foundations for lasting peace and unity.
“True peace is born of justice”: Catholic Archbishop Ahead of National Reconciliation Congress in Angola
The President of the Commission for Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has said that genuine national reconciliation in Angola can only be achieved when grounded in justice and peace.
Ahead of Angola’s National Reconciliation Congress, Catholic Archbishop Calls for “divine enlightenment”
Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho has appealed to Angolans to ensure that the country's National Reconciliation Congress scheduled for November 6-9 becomes a genuine moment of healing, forgiveness, and national renewal.
Catholic Bishops Call for Collaboration in Curbing Vandalization, Desecration of Cemeteries in Angola
Catholic Bishops in Angola have called on government authorities and members of society to work together to stop the growing vandalization and desecration of cemeteries across the country, warning that the trend threatens both cultural dignity and Christian reverence for the dead.
