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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. 

“Christian life cannot be lived superficially”: Angolan Bishop Calls for Love in “actions, attitudes, decisions”

Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela has cautioned Christians against superficiality in their faith practice. 

At Perpetual Profession, Bishop in Guinea-Bissau Urges Catholic Nun to Emulate Prophet Jeremiah’s “resilience, faith”

Bishop José Lampra Cá of the Catholic Diocese of Bissau in Guinea-Bissau has urged a member of the Clarist Franciscan Missionaries of the Most Blessed...

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

Catholic Justice and Peace Commission Official Decries Undermining of “the supreme value” of Human Life in Angola

The sanctity of human life has been trivialized in Angola, the Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP)...

Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Newly Ordained Priests, Deacons in Angola Cautioned against “temptation of power, money”

Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje in Angola has urged the two Deacons and Priests he ordained on December 7 to...

Credit: Rádio Sol Mansi

Marian Pilgrimage in Guinea-Bissau Ends with Call to “preserve unity in faith, work for peace”

The annual Marian pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of the Nativity in Cacheu in Guinea-Bissau has ended with...

“You must not be bought”: Catholic Journalists in Angola Cautioned against Compromising Journalistic Independence

Catholic journalists in Angola have been urged to safeguard their journalistic independence, resisting any monetary influences that would compromise their...

Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo in Angola. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo

Catholic Archbishop in Angola Condemns “inappropriate dances”, Other Abuses in Eucharistic Celebrations

Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo in Angola has urged pastoral and liturgical agents to be on the look-out for...

Manuel Costa de Los Ríos. Credit: Inforpresse

Cape Verde Collaborating with Argentina in Advancing Cause for Possible Canonization of First Native Saint

The Catholic Church in Cape Verde is collaborating with that of Argentine in advancing the canonization cause for Manuel Costa...

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

Catholic Official in Angola Advocates for “care for the elderly, children” amid Drought Linked to El Niño Phenomenon

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

President Joe Biden with Angola's President, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi. Credit: Jornal de Angola

Visit of U.S. President Joe Biden is “an excellent opportunity for Angola”: Catholic Archbishop

Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo in Angola has described the recent visit of the U.S. President Joe Biden in...

Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo

Pastoral Agents in Angola Told to Ensure Training of Alter Servers Receives the “seriousness it demands”

Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje has called on pastoral agents in the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo to prioritize the proper formation of...

“A moment of reflection”: Franciscan Sister on Planned Celebration of Founder’s Death Anniversary in Angola

Members of the Congregation of the Franciscan Hospitaller Sisters of the Immaculate Conception (CONFHIC) in Angola are preparing to commemorate the 125th...

Members of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP/Pauline Sisters) in Angola celebrate the Death Anniversary of their Founder, Blessed James Alberione.

“Legacy of Blessed James Alberione remains alive”: Pauline Sister in Angola on Founder’s Death Anniversary Celebration

The legacy of Blessed James Alberione continues to inspire the mission of members of the  Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP/Pauline...

Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda/Catholic Archdiocese of Lubango/Radio Ecclesia

Solemnity of Christ the King: Catholic Youth in Angola Urged to “embody service, love, and commitment to the truth”

On the Solemnity of Christ the King, the patron of Catholic youths in Angola, young people in the Southern African nation...

Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho during the Eucharistic celebrating marking 50 years of his Episcopal Ordination. Credit: Jornal Borges

Award-Winning Catholic Archbishop in Angola Lauded for Leadership During Turbulence of Oppression and Civil War

At the Eucharistic celebration of Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho’s 50 years of episcopal ministry, the retired Angolan Church leader has been lauded...

Jaime Dionísio de Oliveira

Planned Celebration of Christ the King, Patron of Angola’s Catholic Youths, “pinnacle” of Youth Ministry: Official

The planned celebration of the Solemnity of Christ the King, the patron of Catholic youths in Angola, is the summit of...

Catholic Radio in Angola will not be Compromised by Politicians, Archbishop Says after Huge Government Donation

Radio Ecclesia, the Catholic Radio of Angola, will uphold its mission and values, the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of...

Bishop Osório Citora Afonso

Catholic Church in Mozambique Challenged to be the Peacemaker in Country’s Post-Election Protests

The Auxiliary Bishop of Mozambique’s Archdiocese of Maputo has encouraged the Church in the southern African country to continue being the “moderator...

Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Christian Life “not game, pastime”, Catholic Archbishop in Angola Warns, Urges “serious commitment” to Faith in Action

Christian living involves a life of “serious commitment” to practising the faith through acts of justice and love, Archbishop Zeferino Zeca...

Newly Ordained Deacons in Angola Challenged to “speak the language of closeness”

Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lubango in Angola has challenged the nine Deacons he ordained on November...