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Catholic Church in Angola
Building the City Begins with Transforming Hearts: Angolan Catholic Archbishop at Anniversary of Luanda City
Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has called on citizens to prioritize personal transformation as the foundation for building a united society.
Presidential Pardon of over 50 Aligns with Jubilee Call: Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe Bishops’ President
The President of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) has welcomed the presidential pardon granted by Angola’s President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço to 51 individuals serving sentences in prisons across 11 provinces of the country.
Brazilian Missionary Priest's Concerts in Angola to Raise Funds for Church Construction
A Brazilian missionary Priest and singer is visiting Angola from January 23 to 31 to perform two concerts aimed at raising funds for the construction of the Parish Church of Our Lady of the Navigators in the Catholic Diocese of Benguela.
Consecrated Persons in Angola Urged to Renew Missionary Zeal ahead of National Jubilee Celebration
As Angola prepares for its National Jubilee of Consecrated Life, the President of the Conference of Religious Institutes of Angola (CIRA) has called on consecrated men and women in the country to reignite their missionary zeal and reaffirm their commitment to serving the Church and society.
Justice and Peace Official in Angola Proposes Shift from “dehumanizing laws”, Calls for Care for the Less Fortunate
The Coordinator of the Justice and Peace Pastoral Ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Menongue in Angola has called on Christians in the country to champion the humanization of laws and social norms.
Angolan Catholic Priest Decries Major City’s “unpleasant odor”, Challenges Faithful to Lead in Proper Sanitation
The Episcopal Vicar for Pastoral Care in Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has called on the faithful to take an active role in addressing the public challenges facing Angola’s capital city, Luanda, especially on waste management.
Legion of Mary Movement in Angola Urged to Lead Christians to “gates of Heaven, Church”
Bishop Firmino David of the Catholic Diocese of Sumbe in Angola has called on members of the Legion of Mary, known as Patricians, to emulate the virtues of the Blessed Virgin Mary and fulfill their mission of guiding other Christians to Heaven and to Church.
Over 400 Villages in Angola Targeted in 40-Year Catholic Project to Boost Food Production
The Catholic Diocese of Luena in Angola a 40-year agroforestry project to tackle the growing challenges of hunger and desertification in the country.
Angola’s Proposed Bill to Regulate Alcohol Sale, Consumption “necessary to correct harmful behaviors”: Catholic Official
The Coordinator of the Environment Department of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has lauded the proposed Bill that seeks to regulate the sale and consumption of alcohol in Angola.
“I was on a list of people to be eliminated”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola on Persecution for Defending the Marginalize
Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has revealed that he was once on a list of people that were targeted for elimination for defending truth and justice.
At Episcopal Anniversary, Angolan Spiritan Archbishop Urged “to be a constant instrument of unity”
Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of Angola’s Lubango Catholic Archdiocese has been urged to continue fostering the unity of the people of God as he marks 25 years since he started his Episcopal Ministry.
“Stop serving interests of global policies”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola to African Leaders
Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has urged African leaders to reject policies from international communities that discriminate against and impoverish the people of God on the continent.
Catholic Bishops in Angola, São Tomé Initiate Triduum Prayer for Peace in Mozambique, Say Part of “Jubilee Year of Hope
Members of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) have launched a three-day prayer initiative for the people of God in Mozambique amid post-election violent conflicts.
Be “ministers of unity in Church, Family”: Apostolic Nuncio in Angola to Newly Ordained Priests, Deacon
The representative of the Holy Father in Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe has called upon the 14 Priests and Deacon he ordained on December 14 to foster unity in their ministry among the people of God.
Newly Ordained Priests, Deacons in Angola Cautioned against “temptation of power, money”
Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje in Angola has urged the two Deacons and Priests he ordained on December 7 to prioritize humility and selfless service in their ministry, avoiding the allure of power and wealth.
Catholic Justice and Peace Commission Official Decries Undermining of “the supreme value” of Human Life in Angola
The sanctity of human life has been trivialized in Angola, the Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Episcopal Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has said.
“You must not be bought”: Catholic Journalists in Angola Cautioned against Compromising Journalistic Independence
Catholic journalists in Angola have been urged to safeguard their journalistic independence, resisting any monetary influences that would compromise their professionalism.
Pastoral Agents in Angola Told to Ensure Training of Alter Servers Receives the “seriousness it demands”
Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje has called on pastoral agents in the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo to prioritize the proper formation of altar servers, emphasizing their vital role in ensuring reverent and orderly liturgical celebrations.
Catholic Archbishop in Angola Condemns “inappropriate dances”, Other Abuses in Eucharistic Celebrations
Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo in Angola has urged pastoral and liturgical agents to be on the look-out for inappropriate activities during Eucharistic celebrations, and to urgently address abuses and irregular practices especially during Holy Mass in the Archdiocese.
Catholic Official in Angola Advocates for “care for the elderly, children” amid Drought Linked to El Niño Phenomenon
The Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) is advocating for the care for senior citizens as well as children as Southern Angola grapples with drought linked to the El Niño phenomenon.
