During the Mass of the September International Anniversary Pilgrimage, the Archbishop of Saurimo warned about the effects of resentment in families and society and called for openness to dialogue and reconciliation.
In the Celebration of the Word on September 12, Most Rev. José Imbamba, Archbishop of Saurimo and President of the Episcopal Conference of Angola and São Tomé, challenged pilgrims to listen, trust, and serve, following the example of Mary.
On the occasion of the liturgical feast of the Holy Innocents, Bishop José Ornelas invited pilgrims to adopt a new attitude that places the most fragile and vulnerable at the centre of every aspect of life.
The opening of the 13th edition of the International Workshops on Religious Tourism was marked by calls for solidarity and resilience within the sector in the wake of the storms, as well as by the announcement of the launch of a pilgrim certificate.