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Fr. Luigi de Liberale was seriously injured during an attempted robbery at a Salesian community in Angola’s Benguela Diocese. Credit: Fr. Luigi de Liberale

Italian Catholic Priest Injured in Attempted Robbery in Angola Appeals for Security at Churches

Jan 13, 2026

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.

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