Nampula, 14 July, 2025 / 4:38 pm (ACI Africa).
Archbishop Inácio Saúre of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nampula in Mozambique is appealing for urgent action to address the challenge of child malnutrition, warning food crisis among children in the Southern African nation is endangering not only their health and future but also the stability of families in the North of the country.
In his homily during the 75th anniversary of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Anchilo Parish of his Metropolitan See, Archbishop Saúre underscored the need for partnerships and collective action.
“Child malnutrition is one of the main social concerns because of its profound impact not only on physical health but also on cognitive development and the future of families and communities,” the Mozambican Catholic Archbishop said during the July 13 Holy Mass.
He described malnutrition as a “grave threat” that disproportionately affects vulnerable children, leaving long-lasting consequences, saying, “It does not end with childhood. Its effects ripple throughout life, hindering social and economic development in our region.”
“Hunger is crippling our children’s future. We cannot just debate and analyze — we must act,” the Mozambican member of the Institute of the Consolata Missionaries (IMC) said.
