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Angolan Bishops Call for Healing Masses After Protests

8/8/2025

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In the wake of tragic protests that claimed 30 lives, the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe is urging nationwide "Masses of reparation." These gatherings seek to foster repentance, unity, and healing within the Catholic community, offering a beacon of hope as the nation mourns and strives for reconciliation.

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Story summary

In the wake of tragic protests that claimed 30 lives, the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe is urging nationwide "Masses of reparation." These gatherings seek to foster repentance, unity, and healing within the Catholic community, offering a beacon of hope as the nation mourns and strives for reconciliation.