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Youth Congress in Angola: Young Catholics Urged to Embrace Work as a Path to Dignity

Jul 29, 2025

Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti of the Catholic Diocese of Cabinda in Angola has called on young people to embrace work as both a spiritual and human value essential for personal, family, and national growth.

Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

At National Youth Assembly in Angola, Catholic Archbishop Urges Courage, Hope in Witnessing Christ

Jul 27, 2025

Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje has encouraged young people to witness the joy of the risen Christ with hope, courage, concrete action, and in a spirit of service.

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Human Rights Must Shape Future Priests: Catholic Official in Angola Calls for Rethinking Seminary Formation

Jul 23, 2025

Future Priests must be shaped by a commitment to human dignity if they are to truly serve the people of God, the Program Coordinator at the Mosaiko – Institute for Citizenship, a human rights institution established by the Dominican missionaries in Angola, has said, proposing that human rights become the pillar of Priestly formation.

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Investing in Formation Key to Building a Synodal Church: African Communication Official at Synod on Synodality

Jul 23, 2025

Sheila Leocádia Pires, who served as Secretary of the Commission for Information at the multi-year Synod on Synodality that Pope Francis extended to 2024 has underlined the need for ongoing formation on synodality for all members of the Church, especially within the African context.

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda

Newly Ordained Deacons in Angola Urged to Embody Christ’s Compassion, Be Close to People

Jul 22, 2025

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola has urged the Seminarians he ordained on Sunday, July 20, to remain close to the people of God and to embody the compassion and sensitivity of Jesus Christ in their ministry.

Bishop Estanislau Marques Chindekasse of Dundo Diocese in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Catholic Bishop in Angola Calls for Evangelization Rooted in Solidarity With People With “no place at table of powerful”

Jul 19, 2025

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.

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National Biblical Week Opens in Angola with Caution against Simplifying God’s Word to “a science”

Jul 17, 2025

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.

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Catholic Church in Angola Partners with Police in National Campaign to Curb Road Accidents

Jul 17, 2025

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.

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholics in Angola Urged to Foster St. Benedict’s Motto, “pray and work”

Jul 14, 2025

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. Credit: Nelsinho Nbada

Shun Partisan Politics, Be “light” amid Crisis: Spiritan Bishop in Angola to Confreres at Priestly Ordination

Jul 14, 2025

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.

Bishop António Francisco Jaca (left) of the Catholic Diocese of Benguela and Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba (right) of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Catholic Bishops in Angola Denounce Persecution of Catechists, Decry Neglect of Social Services, Infrastructure

Jul 10, 2025

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. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Engage in Vocation Discernment: Catholic Bishop in Angola Cautions Seminarians against “distraction” During Holidays

Jul 9, 2025

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. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

At Diocesan Pastoral Week in Angola, Catholic Bishop Urges Constructive Criticisms “even if they concern the Bishop”

Jul 9, 2025

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 in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Let’s “persistently pray” for Vocations, Catholic Archbishop in Angola Appeals, Laments Dearth of Missionaries

Jul 7, 2025

Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje is concerned about the shortage of missionaries in his Metropolitan See.

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Apostolic Nuncio in Angola Urges Catholics to Show Spiritual Solidarity with Pope Leo XIV, to “Pray the Rosary daily”

Jul 2, 2025

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.

Fr. Emídio Nicolau. Credit: ACI Africa

Foster Empathetic Communication: Catholic Official to Journalists in Angola, Emphasizes Truth, Hope

Jul 1, 2025

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. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Catholic Archbishop in Angola Laments “very abortion oriented” Attitudes, Urges Strategies for Good Governance

Jun 29, 2025

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 Call for Appropriate Work Ethic, Solidarity, Shared Responsibility

Jun 25, 2025

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. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

“They are destroying our communities”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola Calls for Criminalization of Diviners

Jun 20, 2025

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.”

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Over 20,000 Pilgrims Expected at Corpus Christi Procession in Angola’s Luanda Archdiocese to “rekindle flame of hope”

Jun 20, 2025

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”.