Angolan bishops urge focus on citizens' needs
Catholic leaders call for transparent resource management and prioritizing family farming.
Angolan Catholic bishops meeting in Lunda Norte stated that citizens' hope remains stifled by social, political, cultural, and religious issues. The II Plenary Assembly of the Episcopal Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) began this weekend and continues until Thursday.
CEAST president José Manuel Imbamba said this environment harms emotional and psychological balance, leaving remote communities behind and vulnerable to manipulation. He stressed the urgent need to place people at the center of public policy to overcome social exclusion.
The bishops advocate for transparent resource management, prioritizing family agriculture and local production, valuing professionals like teachers and doctors, and combating corruption and waste. They also acknowledged the government's efforts in peacebuilding and national reconciliation, citing the recent inauguration of the Memorial to the Victims of Political Conflicts.
Why it mattersAngolan citizens are affected by social, political, cultural, and religious issues that stifle their hope and impact their emotional well-being.