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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. 

Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela ordained 14 new Priests and a Deacon on 29 June 2024. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Benguela

“Go where no one wants to go, serve with joy”: Catholic Bishop to Newly Ordained Priests, Deacon in Angola

Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela has called upon the 14 Priests and a Deacon he ordained on June 29,...

Archbishop Inácio Saúre of Mozambique’s Catholic Archdiocese Nampula during the 22 June 2024 Priestly Ordination. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese Nampula

Newly Ordained Catholic Priests in Mozambique Called Upon to “also strive for their own sanctification”

Archbishop Inácio Saúre of Mozambique’s Catholic Archdiocese Nampula has called upon the two Deacons he ordained Priests to pay attention to their personal holiness...

Bishop Vicente Sanombo, presented to the people of God in the as the new Bishop of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

“Don't forget the poor, sick, immigrants”: Catholic Archbishop to Newly Ordained Bishop in Angola

Bishop Vicente Sanombo, the newly Consecrated Local Ordinary of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié, has been called upon to reach out to...

Situation of Refugees, Asylum Seekers in Angola “one of the best”: Catholic Official in World Refugee Day Message

The situation of refugees and asylum seekers in Angola is better than before, the Director of the Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS) has...

Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Cabinda. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Catholic Bishop in Angola Decries Increased Targeted Attacks, Highlights Recent Robbery in Church Facilities

Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Cabinda is decrying increased cases of targeted attacks on Church facilities.

Care for Lord's flock as “humble, caring” Servants: Archbishop to Newly Ordained Priests, Deacons in Mozambique

Archbishop Claudio Dalla Zuanna of Mozambique’s Catholic Archdiocese of Beira has urged the new Deacons and Priests he ordained on June 16 to care...

Bishop António Francisco Jaca of the Catholic Diocese of Benguela in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Catholic Bishop in Angola Urges Government to “give spaces, land for building churches”

Bishop António Francisco Jaca of the Catholic Diocese of Benguela in Angola has called on the government of the Southern African nation to support...

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

Like St. Anthony of Padua, “aim high”: Catholic Bishop in Cape Verde to Youths

Bishop Ildo Augusto dos Santos Lopes Fortes of the Catholic Diocese of Mindelo in Cape Verde has called upon young people in his Episcopal...

The newly Ordained Priests and Deacons in the Catholic Diocese of Bissau in Guinea-Bissau

“Give up every privilege, be at service of others”: Catholic Bishop in Guinea-Bissau to Newly Ordained Priests, Deacons

Newly Ordained Priests and Deacons for the Catholic Diocese of Bissau in Guinea-Bissau have been encouraged to “give up” offers devoid of...

Fr. Augusto Mutna Tamba

Catholic Official in Guinea-Bissau Concerned about Surge in Violent Conflicts over Land, Urges “good neighbourliness”

The Diocesan Pastoral Coordinator of the Catholic Diocese of Bafatá in Guinea-Bissau is concerned about a surge in violent conflicts over land...

The President of Cape Verde, José Maria Pereira Neves with Pope Francis in Rome. Credit: Vatican Media

“A memorable meeting”: President of Cape Verde on Encounter with Pope Francis in Rome

The President of Cape Verde, José Maria Pereira Neves, has described his Friday, June 14 audience with Pope Francis at the...

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

Catholic Official in Angola Advocates for Collective Responsibility “to rescue moral and ethical values”

There is need for stakeholder collaboration to have the Southern African nation of Angola become a country governed by rightful...

The President of Cape Verde, José Maria Pereira Neves to  meet Pope Francis in Rome on 14 June 2024.

President of Cape Verde to Highlight “challenges of today” in His Planned Friday Audience with Pope Francis

The President of Cape Verde, José Maria Pereira Neves, plans to highlight contemporary challenges, including those in Africa during his planned...

Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Catholic Archbishop in Angola Concerned About High Rate of Theft, Urges Respect for Eighth Commandment

Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje in Angola has expressed concern about the high rate of theft in his Episcopal See,...

Márcio Kabilia, the Coordinator of the Youth Secretariat in Angola's Luanda Archdiocese

Youths in Angola Invited to Massively Participate in Planned Festival

The Youth Secretariat in Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has called on young people in the Metropolitan See to “massively participate” in...

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias during the presentation of the Youth Festival in Luanda Archdiocese. Credit: Fest-Jovem

Youths in Angola Seek to “encounter faith” in Planned Archdiocesan Festival

Plans are underway in the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola for a youth festival that will offer young people an opportunity...

Bishop José Lampra Cà of the Catholic Diocese of Bissau in Guinea-Bissau during the opening ceremony of the 10th Conference of the Regional Union of West African Priests has been organized under the Regional Union of the Diocesan Priests of West Africa (RUPWA). Credit: Fr. Peter Konteh

Catholic Bishop in Guinea-Bissau Urges Priests in West Africa to Foster Respect for Diversity

Bishop José Lampra Cà of the Catholic Diocese of Bissau in Guinea-Bissau has urged priests serving in West Africa to foster a “culture of...

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) with Priests and Religious serving in Nampula Archdiocese. Credit: Nacala Diocese

Locals in Mozambique Tell Stories of Christians Killed for their Faith: “They are our martyrs”

Parishioners of Chipene in Nampula, a province that is experiencing insurgency in northern Mozambique have recounted stories of members of...

Leonor de Freitas. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Justice and Peace Official in Angola Calls for “change in character” in Environmental Protection

On the occasion of World Environment Day celebrated annually on June 5, the Executive Secretary of the Justice and Peace Commission (CJP)...

Sr. Carla Luísa Frei

“It was a big struggle”: Catholic Official after Angola Moves to Document Refugees

The Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People (CEPAMI) has lauded the decision by the Angolan government to...