• Source: Catholic Church in Angola

      • The Catholic Church in Angola is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome.
      Catholicism was introduced to Angola by the Portuguese explorers since 1491 when the first missionaries arrived.
      Many of the missionaries saw themselves as Portuguese, rather than integrating into Angolan society. Non-Portuguese missionaries were required to renounce the laws of their own country and submit to Portuguese law, as well as prove their ability to speak and write the Portuguese language. The Colonial Act of 1930 advanced the view that Portuguese Catholic missions to the country were "instruments of civilization and national influence".


      Demographics


      The last census in 2014 noted that 56.4% of the Angolan population identified as Roman Catholic.
      As of 2020, approximately 53.85% of the population professed the Catholic faith, due largely to Angola's history as a former Portuguese colony.


      Internal structure


      The Catholic Church has 19 dioceses in Angola, including 5 archdioceses. All the bishops are members of the regional Episcopal Conference of Angola and São Tomé.

      Archdiocese of Huambo
      Diocese of Benguela
      Diocese of Kwito-Bié
      Archdiocese of Luanda
      Diocese of Cabinda
      Diocese of Caxito
      Diocese of Mbanza Congo
      Diocese of Sumbe
      Diocese of Viana
      Archdiocese of Lubango
      Diocese of Menongue
      Diocese of Ondjiva
      Diocese of Namibe
      Archdiocese of Malanje
      Diocese of Ndalatando
      Diocese of Uíje
      Archdiocese of Saurímo
      Diocese of Dundo
      Diocese of Lwena


      Influence


      The Catholic University of Angola opened in 1998.
      In 2020, the Vatican noted that there are over 1200 priests and 2200 nuns in Angola, serving 469 parishes and 44 Catholic hospitals.
      The Catholic radio station Ecclesia is broadcast in 16 of Angola's 18
      provinces. Vatican Radio and Maria Radio also operate in the country.


      See also


      Catholic Church by country
      Religion in Angola
      Christianity in Angola
      Protestantism in Angola


      References




      External links


      Current site of Episcopal Conference of Angola and Sao Tome
      Former site of Episcopal Conference of Angola and Sao Tome

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