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João Vissesse

João Vissesse

João Vissesse is an Angolan Journalist with a passion and rich experience in Catholic Church Communication and Media Apostolate. 

Archbishop Claudio Dalla Zuanna of the Catholic Archdiocese of Beira in Mozambique. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Beira

“Our marriage can still be a marvel”: Archbishop Urges Mozambican Couples to Restore Trust, Transparency

Archbishop Claudio Dalla Zuanna of the Catholic Archdiocese of Beira in Mozambique has urged couples to restore trust, transparency, and genuine companionship in their...

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola. Credit: Jornal Borges

Let’s Make God’s Kingdom “felt here and now,” Angolan Catholic Archbishop Urges Pastoral Agents at Annual Assembly

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has urged pastoral agents to help make the Kingdom of God “felt...

António Filipe Augusto

African Churches Urged to Speak Out against Unjust Tax Systems

The National Coordinator for Human Rights and Citizenship of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of...

Fr. Celestino Epalanga. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Church in Angola Hails National Reconciliation Congress as a Moment of Hope and “renewed commitment”

The Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has...

Bishop Vicente Sanombo of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié. Credit: Jornal Borges

Catholic Bishop in Angola Urges Authorities to Heed God’s Voice, Work for the Common Good

Bishop Vicente Sanombo of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié has called on government leaders to heed God’s voice and make renewed efforts to improve...

Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Angola’s National Reconciliation Congress Ends with Call for Church to Foster Dialogue and Active Citizenship

Angola’s National Reconciliation Congress has ended with an appeal for the Catholic Church to continue fostering dialogue, reconciliation, and active...

“A gesture of gratitude to the Vatican”: Angola’s President on Honorary Medal for Pope Paul VI

Angola’s President João Lourenço has described the posthumous decoration of Pope Paul VI with the Medal of the 50th Anniversary of Angola’s...

Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Angola’s National Reconciliation Congress: Catholic Bishops Urge Unity, Forgiveness, Renewal

Catholic Bishops in Angola have called for a renewed national commitment to reconciliation, forgiveness, and moral renewal, cautioning that the...

Credit: Caritas 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...

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST). Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Angola’s National Reconciliation Congress Opens With Calls for Justice, Forgiveness, and “love of neighbor”

Angola’s National Reconciliation Congress has opened with appeals from the Catholic Church for a renewed national commitment to “justice, forgiveness,...

Credit: CEAST

“True peace is born of justice”: Catholic Archbishop Ahead of National Reconciliation Congress in Angola

The President of the Commission for Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São...

Credit: Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST)

Ahead of Angola’s National Reconciliation Congress, Catholic Archbishop Calls for “divine enlightenment”

Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho has appealed to Angolans to ensure that the country's National Reconciliation Congress scheduled for November 6-9 becomes a genuine...

Fr. Augusto Mutna Tamba. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Bafatá

Elections in Guinea-Bissau: Catholic Church Official Concerned About Rising Hate Speech ahead of Poll

The Diocesan Pastoral Coordinator of the Catholic Diocese of Bafatá in Guinea-Bissau has expressed concern about the growing use of hate-filled rhetoric...

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

Holiness is “a universal calling”: Angolan Catholic Archbishop on All Saints Solemnity

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola has called on the people of God to embrace holiness...

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the Catholic Diocese of Caxito in Angola. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Caxito

“Keep the flame of faith and hope alive,” Spiritan Bishop in Angola Urges Newly Ordained Priests

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the Catholic Diocese of Caxito in Angola has called upon three newly ordained Priests to become steadfast witnesses of...

Credit: ACI Africa

Let’s Live “certain of the presence of God”: Catholic Archbishop of Luanda at Launch of Marian Crusade

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola has encouraged the people of God...

Mother Natália Miguel Pereira (left) and Sr. Albertina Venancia Chikumbo (right). Credit; ACI Africa

Catholic Sisters in Angola Reflect on Life, Legacy of Recently Canonized Members in Rome

Catholic Sisters in Angola have joined the universal Church in celebrating the canonization of members of their Congregations, who were canonized on...

Credit: Catholic Diocese of Benguela

Catholic Bishop in Angola Urges Clergy, Consecrated Persons to “serve with courage, closeness, love for the Church”

Bishop António Francisco Jaca of the Catholic Diocese of Benguela in Angola has urged members of the Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic...

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the Catholic Diocese of Caxito in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Angolan Catholic Bishop Faults Judicial System for Deepening Corruption, Calls for Moral, Institutional Renewal

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the Catholic Diocese of Caxito in Angola has blamed the country’s judicial system for perpetuating a cycle of impunity,...

Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo/Catholic Diocese of Namibe

Newly Ordained Catholic Priests in Angola, Mozambique Urged to Live with Humility, Integrity, Commitment to Service

Catholic Bishops in Mozambique and Angola have called on newly ordained Priests to live out their vocation with humility, integrity,...