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Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Catholic Archbishop Urges Angola’s Politicians to “work together to promote education for peace”

Apr 17, 2024

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has called upon politicians in the Southern African nation to put aside their differences and collaborate in fostering education for peace in the country. 

rchbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Angola Still Struggling to Heal after 2002 Civil War: Catholic Archbishop

Apr 4, 2024

There is still a lot of work to be done for Angola to achieve true reconciliation, Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo has said, noting that the southern African country is yet to heal over 20 years after the country’s civil war.

Members of the planning committee for the Episcopal Ordination of Mons. João de Ceita Nazaré. Credit: Radio Jubilar

All Set for Episcopal Consecration of Catholic Bishop for São Tomé and Príncipe Diocese

Mar 17, 2024

All seems set for the Episcopal Consecration of the new Bishop for the Diocese of São Tomé and Príncipe in the Central African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe.

Alexandre Cardinal do Nascimento, the Archbishop emeritus of Luanda Archdiocese during the thanksgiving Mass marking his 99th birth anniversary. Credit: Luanda Archdiocese

First Cardinal in Angola Lauded for “wisdom, richness of life”

Mar 6, 2024

Alexandre Cardinal do Nascimento, the Archbishop emeritus of Luanda Archdiocese has, on his 99th birth anniversary, been lauded for exercising much wisdom and richness of life in his ministry.

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Catholic Bishops in Angola Denounce Heightened Political Activities on Sundays

Mar 5, 2024

Members of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) have condemned political parties in Angola for interfering in Sunday worship in the country with the faithful allegedly being forced to take part in party activities in various regions of the country on the day that is meant for Church activities.

Members of Caritas Angola. Credit: Radio Maria Angola

National Solidarity Week in Angola: Caritas Reaching Out to “people in need”

Feb 27, 2024

Caritas Angola, the development and humanitarian arm of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST), has launched the 2024 National Solidarity Week with calls on the people of God in the Southern African nation to support the needy in their midst. 

Fr. Celestino Epalanga, executive secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Angola and São Tomé. Credit: Vatican Media

Angola “moving towards an authoritarian state”, Catholic Official Says, Decries Repression

Feb 18, 2024

The democratic space in the Southern African nation of Angola is “gradually” shrinking, the Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has said.

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No Blessing of “irregular unions” in Mozambique, Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe: Bishops

Jan 6, 2024

Church leaders in Africa, who have prohibited the implementation of Fiducia Supplicans (FS) in their Episcopal Sees and territories they govern.

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto during a press conference at CEAST Secretariat in Luanda. Credit: ACI Africa

“Take action”: Bishops in Angola Want State to Ban Churches Disregarding Family Values

Nov 17, 2023

Catholic Bishops in Angola have called on the state to take action against churches that undermine the “life and social harmony of families.”

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Mission Month: Catholic Official in Angola Advocates for Action-based Solidarity with Poor

Oct 5, 2023

During the month of mission, October, the people of God in Angola need to go beyond proclaiming the Gospel in mere words, and manifest their solidarity with the poor and needy through actions. 

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St. Francis of Assisi: Catholic Official in Angola Calls for Actions “in favor of planet”

Oct 4, 2023

The people of God in Angola need to avoid actions that contribute to the destruction of the planet, the National Director for Justice and Peace Commission of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) has said.

Bishop Antonio Lunguieki (left), Bishop Belmiro Tchissengueti (center) and Bishop Mauricio Camuto (right) during the 28 August press conference. Credit: ACI Africa

Respect the Presidency: Catholic Bishops in Angola on Proposal to Oust President

Aug 29, 2023

Catholic Bishops in Angola are calling for respect of the Presidency in the Southern African nation amid a proposal to oust the country’s President from power. 

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto during the July 12 press conference at CEAST Secretariat in Luanda. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Bishops in Angola Advocate for Municipal Government Structure

Jul 13, 2023

Catholic Bishops in Angola are advocating for the municipal structure of governance, which they say is capable of realizing “local solutions” to the challenges in the Southern African nation.

Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Invest in “primary production sector” to Address Angola’s Unemployment: Bishop to State

Oct 5, 2022

The Liaison Bishop of the Episcopal Commission for Youth, University, Scouting and Vocations Ministry of the Episcopal Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has called on the Angolan government to invest in the “primary production sector” to provide opportunities for unemployed youth.

Le père Celestino Epalanga, secrétaire exécutif de la Commission catholique pour la justice et la paix (CCJP) en Angola et à São Tomé. Crédit : Vatican Media

Elections in Angola Peaceful Despite “a few glitches”: Catholic Entity Official

Aug 25, 2022

The Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has said that Angola's fifth general elections conducted on Wednesday, August 24 went on peacefully despite “a few glitches”.

Members of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST). Credit: Vatican Media

Bishops in Angola, São Tomé Focusing on Children Faith Education in Pastoral Plan

Aug 7, 2022

Children’s faith education is the focus of the second year of the triennium Pastoral plan of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST), the Church leaders have announced in a press statement at the end of their second annual Plenary Assembly held in Luanda, Angola.

Fr. Celestino Epalanga, Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Angola and São Tomé. Credit: Vatican Media

Catholic Bishops’ Commission in Angola Fosters “reconciliation” After 20 Years of Peace

Apr 6, 2022

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Angola and São Tomé is seeking to “awaken people's consciences” on the need to foster three aspects of reconciliation in Angola, two decades since civil war ended in the Southern African nation.

Members of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST). Credit: CEAST

Declare “state of emergency” on Drought in Southwest Angola: Catholic Entity to Government

Mar 6, 2022

The leadership of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) is calling on the Angolan government to declare a “state of emergency” on drought in the Southern African nation.

Some members of the Bishops Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST). Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Catholic Bishops in Angola Appeal for "transparency, honesty" in Election Preparations

Feb 3, 2022

Catholic Bishops in Angola are appealing for truth, justice and transparency in the organization of the general elections scheduled for August this year.

The Apostolic Nuncio in Angola, Archbishop Giovanni Gaspari receives the regulatory and administrative instruments of the Framework Agreement signed between the Holy See and the Republic of Angola in 2019 from Angola's Minister of State and Head of the Civil Cabinet of the President of the Republic, Adão de Almeida. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Holy See, Angola Agreement “will allow Church to work for common good”: Archbishop

Oct 14, 2021

The regulatory and administrative instruments of the Framework Agreement signed between the Holy See and the Republic of Angola in 2019 is expected to facilitate the Catholic Church’s role in working for the common good, an Angolan Archbishop has said.