Angola will need time and planning to internalise Pope Leo’s messages, says Bishop Estevao

Angola will need time and planning to internalise Pope Leo’s messages, says Bishop Estevao

For a country with over 500 years of evangelization, Angola still has areas where the Word of God reaches with great difficulty. One reason for this is the large size of some dioceses, which are sometimes divided to create new ones. The newest is the Diocese of Ganda, led by Bishop Estevao Binga. During the flight from Saurimo to Luanda, after the Popeโ€™s visit, Bishop Estevao explained to Vatican News some of the peculiarities of his new Diocese and shared his views on the Popeโ€™s visit to Angola

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Mass at Casa Santa Marta on anniversary of Pope Francis’ death

Mass at Casa Santa Marta on anniversary of Pope Francis’ death

On the one-year anniversary of Pope Francis’ returning to his heavenly home, Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Luigi Travaglino presides over a special Mass in the chapel of Casa Santa Marta, the former residence of the late Pope. In the homily prepared by Cardinal Acerbi and read during the celebration, he reflected, โ€œWe still feel him close to us.โ€

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Sri Lanka marks 7 years since Easter attacks amid continuing calls for justice

Sri Lanka marks 7 years since Easter attacks amid continuing calls for justice

Marking seven years since the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, the Catholic Church renews its call for truth and justice, as investigations continue amid progress and resistance. Fr Rohan Silva sheds light on ongoing legal developments, unresolved demands for transparency, and the Churchโ€™s commitment to sustain pressure while keeping hope alive.

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Pope: Promote a reconciled memory by educating everyone in harmony

Pope: Promote a reconciled memory by educating everyone in harmony

In Luanda, during a meeting with the bishops, clergy, men and women religious, and pastoral workers, the Pope highlights the courage of the Angolan Church in โ€œdenouncing the scourge of warโ€ and warns: โ€œthis responsibility is not over!โ€ He urges all to contribute to building a society founded on freedom and fairness, and emphasizes the value of catechists, โ€œan inspiration for Catholic communities throughout the world.โ€

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