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  • First stake in Cape Verde 'Humble, sincere' members rejoice

    Sunday, April 29, 2012, was a historic day for members of the Church in Cape Verde (also known as Cabo Verde) as the first stake in that country was organized by Elder Erich W. Kopischke, Europe Area President, with assistance from his second counselor Elder José A. Teixeira.
    Published: Sunday, May 20, 2012

  • New mission presidents

    Seven new mission presidents and their wives have been called by the First Presidency. They will begin their service about July 1.
    Published: Saturday, March 10, 2012

  • New mission presidents

    Seven new mission presidents and their wives have been called by the First Presidency. They will begin service about July 1.
    Published: Friday, April 29, 2011

  • Country information: Cape Verde

    The Republic of Cape Verde is composed of 10 main islands in two volcanic archipelagos located 385 miles west of Senegal off the African Coast. Most of the indigenous peoples are descendants of African slaves brought there by Portuguese traders in the 1400s. They speak Crioulo and Portuguese, and most are associated with the Roman Catholic or Church of the Nazarene faiths.
    Published: Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010

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