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Catholic Church in Cape Verde
Caritas Cape Verde to Launch Golden Jubilee with World Day of the Poor, General Assembly
Caritas Cape Verde is set to launch its Golden Jubilee celebrations with the observance of the World Day of the Poor and a General Assembly later this month, opening a year-long commemoration focused on service, solidarity, and renewed commitment to the most vulnerable.
“Holiness, vocation for all”: Vicar General at Silver Jubilee of Jesus Mary Joseph Congregation in Cape Verde
Holiness is not some distant ideal but a calling everyone needs to respond to, the Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Mindelo in Cape Verde has told members of the Congregation of Jesus Mary Joseph (JMJ).
Catholic Diocese in Cape Verde Dedicates Pastoral Year to Elderly with Focus on Missionary, Social Outreach
The Catholic Diocese of Santiago in Cape Verde has the dedication of the 2025–2026 Pastoral Year to the elderly, with a focus on missionary initiatives and social outreach.
Latest Lusophone Catholic Bishops’ Meeting “moment of profound pastoral sharing”: Catholic Bishop in Cape Verde
The five-day 16th meeting of Catholic Bishops from Portuguese-speaking African countries (Lusophone countries) set to conclude on Saturday, September 13 is “a moment of profound pastoral sharing,” Bishop Ildo Augusto dos Santos Lopes Fortes of Cape Verde’s Catholic Diocese of Mindelo has said.
Season of Creation 2025: Catholic Laity on How Laudato Si’ Inspired Environment-Friendly Initiatives in Cape Verde
The May 2015 Encyclical Letter of the late Pope Francis on care for our common home, Laudato Si’ “raised awareness” on and inspired “concrete” environmental initiatives in Cape Verde, a Catholic lay leader has testified.
Cape Verdean Catholic Official Lauds Country’s “extremely positive” Participation in Jubilee of Youth in Rome
The Diocesan Youth Chaplain of the Catholic Diocese of Santiago in Cape Verde has described the participation of young people from the country in the July 28 – August 3 Jubilee of Youth in Rome as “extremely positive,” citing the joy and faith expressed by the youth during the international gathering.
Jubilee of Youth: Delegation of 43 Pilgrims Representing Cape Verde Selected on Basis of “pastoral commitment”
A delegation of 43 young people from Cape Verde that has traveled to Rome for the July 28 – August 3 Jubilee of Youth was selected on the basis of “pastoral commitment” and active participation in Parish youth ministry, an official involved in the pilgrimage has said.
Newly Ordained Priest in Cape Verde Urged to Foster Joy in Ministry, Carry Cross “with dignity”
The Bishop of Cape Verde’s Catholic Diocese of Santiago has called upon Deacon Daniel Jorge Furtado dos Reis, whom he ordained a Priest on July 6, to foster joy in his Priestly ministry, carrying his cross “with dignity”.
Priestly Ministry “requires constant renewal”: Vicar General in Cape Verdean Catholic Diocese
The ministry of Catholic Priests in the contemporary world involves “constant renewal”, the Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Santiago in Cape Verde has said.
“Historic, moment of ecclesial communion”: Catholic Bishop in Cape Verde on 21-Day Pastoral Visit to São Vicente Island
Bishop Ildo Augusto dos Santos Lopes Fortes of the Catholic Diocese of Mindelo in Cape Verde has described his 21-day pastoral visit to the three Parishes of São Vicente Island as a memorable time communion and encounter.
Catholic Bishop in Cape Verde Denounces Extravagance in Government, Wants Needs of the Poor Prioritized
Bishop Ildo Augusto dos Santos Lopes Fortes of the Catholic Diocese of Mindelo has urged Cape Verdean authorities to reduce government expenditure and direct resources toward those most in need.
Migrants are not a Threat in their Host Countries: Spanish Catholic Bishop at Lecture in Cape Verde
Bishop Fernando García Cadiñanos of the Catholic Diocese of Mondoñedo-Ferrol in Spain has emphasized the enriching contributions of immigrants to host societies, urging a shift from fear-based narratives that migrants tend to water down the identity of their host countries.
Spanish Catholic Bishop Cautions Cape Verdean Migrants against Abandoning Cultural, Spiritual Roots while Abroad
Bishop Fernando García Cadiñanos of the Catholic Diocese of Mondoñedo-Ferrol in Spain has urged Catholics in Cape Verde to preserve their cultural and spiritual roots even as many leave their homeland in search of better opportunities abroad.
Cape Verde Collaborating with Argentina in Advancing Cause for Possible Canonization of First Native Saint
The Catholic Church in Cape Verde is collaborating with that of Argentine in advancing the canonization cause for Manuel Costa de los Ríos, commonly known as “Negro Manuel” or “Slave Manuel,” a devout servant of Our Lady of Luján, patroness of Argentina.
Planned Diocesan Youth Day in Cape Verde’s Santiago Catholic Diocese Moment of “encouragement, renewal”: Official
The Diocesan Youth Day in Cape Verde’s Catholic Diocese of Santiago scheduled for November 22-24 is an opportunity for participants to renew their Christian journey, finding encouragement through encounters with youths from other Parish communities, the Diocesan Youth Coordinator has said.
“Faith Unites Us”: Cape Verdean Catholic Bishop on What Keeps Diaspora Communities Glued Together
Bishop Ildo Augusto dos Santos Lopes Fortes of the Catholic Diocese of Mindelo in Cape Verde has emphasized the unifying power of faith within the Cape Verdean diaspora community.
Catholic Bishop in Cape Verde Calls for “greater commitment to the paths of hope” in New Pastoral Year
Bishop Ildo Augusto dos Santos Lopes Fortes of the Catholic Diocese of Mindelo in Cape Verde has urged the people of God in his Episcopal See to embrace a spirit of hope and social inclusion as they begin the pastoral year of 2024/2025.
Family of Cape Verde’s First Cardinal to Establish Foundation, Museum ahead of His 75th Birthday
The family of Arlindo Cardinal Gomes Furtado of Cape Verde has announced plans to launch a foundation and a museum in his honour as the Local Ordinary of Santiago de Carbo Verde turns 75.
Cardinal in Cape Verde Urges Faithful to “live with hope, deep friendship with God” on Solemnity of the Assumption
On the occasion of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary marked August 15, the Bishop of Cape Verde’s Catholic Diocese of Santiago has called on the faithful to embrace lives of hope, determination, and deep friendship with God.
Organizers Laud Success of National Jubilee Year Celebration for Cape Verdean Youths
The President of the National Executive Commission for the 500th Anniversary of the Diocese of Santiago in Cape Verde has lauded the just concluded National Jubilee Year of Catholic Youths, describing it as a success.
