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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. 

At Burial, Angola’s First Cardinal, World's Oldest Remembered as “a man of strong faith, unquestionable loyalty”

At the burial of Alexandre Cardinal do Nascimento, Angola’s first and world’s oldest Cardinal, the Catholic Church leader, who died...

Credit: Catholic Diocese of Benguela

“Consecration to God requires humility”: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Women Religious at First Profession, Jubilee

The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Benguela in Angola has reminded women Religious of their identity as Consecrated, emphasizing the...

Credit: Catholic Diocese of Viana

Church Expects “abundant fruits of holiness”: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Newly Ordained Priests, Deacons

The people of God put their trust and hope in those being admitted to Holy Orders, expecting them to bear...

“Church must do more than providing shelter”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola on Care for Migrants, Refugees

The President of the Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People (CEPAMI) in Angola has called for action...

Sr. Elisabete Corazza, the Coordinator of the Biblical Pastoral Ministry in the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda

Catholic Nun in Angola Recommends Biblical Training among Laity to Counter False Teachings on Prosperity

Sr. Elisabete Corazza, the Coordinator of the Biblical Pastoral Ministry in the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda, has underlined the critical need for...

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM)

Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Call for Transparency, Fairness Ahead of General Elections

With just six days remaining until Mozambique's general elections scheduled for October 9, members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have...

Archbishop Kryspin Witold Dubiel arrives in Angola to begin his mission to Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe

“I am here to serve the Church”: New Apostolic Nuncio on Mission to Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe

The representative of the Holy Father in Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe has expressed his desire to serve the...

CEAST spokesperson, Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti (center) during the September 28 press conference. Credit: ACI Africa

Make Fight against Hunger “an absolute priority”: Catholic Bishops in Angola to Government

Members of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) are calling on the President João Lourenço-led government to address...

“An illustrious pastor”: Pope Francis Eulogizes World’s Oldest, Angola’s First Cardinal

Pope Francis has expressed his spiritual closeness with the people of God in Angola following the passing on of Alexandre Cardinal...

Late Alexandre Cardinal do Nascimento

Angola’s First Cardinal Dies in Luanda at 99, Eulogized as a “great pastor of the Church”

Alexandre Cardinal do Nascimento, the first Cardinal in the Southern African nation of Angola, has passed on in Luanda; he...

Credit: Radio Ecclesia Angola

Bishops in Angola Urged to Seek Balance Between Opulence and Poverty amid Growing Inequalities

Members of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) have been urged to find balance between the corrupting...

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

Catholic Bishops in Angola Seeking to Deepen Faith of “wounded” Ordained Ministers in New Pastoral Plan

Members of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) have launched the 2024-2027 Pastoral Plan, with a focus...

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba during the opening ceremony of the Plenary Assembly of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST). Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Archbishop Cautions against “polarization, labeling”, Calls for Renewal amid Divisive Politics in Angola

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has expressed concern about the growing politicization of society, which he said...

Credit: ACI Africa

“Communities need to be empowered”: Catholic Official in Angola on Importance of Environmental Education

The Director-General of MOSAIKO Institute for Citizenship, an entity of the Order of Preachers (OP) that is promoting human rights in Angola in...

Catholic Bishops in Angola Urge Active Participation in National Population Census

Catholic Bishops in Angola have, in different forums, urged inhabitants of the Southern African nation to “engage fully” in the...

Bishop Ildo Augusto dos Santos Lopes Fortes of the Catholic Diocese of Mindelo in Cape Verde

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...

Credit: Radio Ecclesia

First Ever Bible Day in Angolan Diocese Gives Youths Clarity on Misconceptions about Catholic Faith

The Biblical Youth Coordinator for the Catholic Diocese of Viana has described the inaugural Bible Day in Angolan Episcopal See as an...

Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho

At 90th Birthday Celebration, Catholic Archbishop in Angola Advocates for Peaceful Coexistence, “we must be peacemakers”

Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho has advocated for peaceful coexistence in his native Southern African nation of Angola as he celebrated his 90th birthday.

Logo of the Arlindo Cardinal Gomes Furtado Foundation/Museum

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...

Catholic Bishop in Angola Reminds Consecrated of Their “selfless act of love”, “total surrender to God” Decision

The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Benguela in Angola has reminded Consecrated persons of their lifelong decision to go beyond...