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Catholic Church in Mozambique
Mozambique at 50: Catholic Archbishop Calls for Reconciliation, Justice, Youth Engagement in Nation-Building
As Mozambique marks 50 years of independence, Archbishop Claudio Dalla Zuanna of the Catholic Archdiocese of Beira has called for reconciliation, peace, and a renewed commitment to the moral and spiritual values essential for building a just and prosperous nation.
Pastoral Agents in Mozambican Archdiocese Urged to Foster Synodality, “closeness, courage, real presence”
Archbishop João Carlos Hatoa Nunes of Mozambique’s Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo has called upon pastoral agents in his Metropolitan See to resist the temptation to work in isolation and instead commit to walking together in faith, service, and communion.
Newly Ordained Deacons in Mozambique Cautioned against Laziness, “seated in the Parish”
Archbishop Claudio Dalla Zuanna of the Catholic Archdiocese of Beira in Mozambique has called upon four Seminarians he ordained Deacons to live their Diaconal Ministry with missionary zeal, warning them against laziness manifested in being “seated in the Parish”.
10 Years of Laudato Si’: Apostolic Administrator in Mozambique Says “caring for nature is protecting the future”
The Apostolic Administrator of Mozambique’s Catholic Diocese of Quelimane has called on Christians to embrace environmental responsibility as a vital part of their faith and a way of securing the future.
Pope Leo XIV’s Election “a sign of hope”, Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Say, Pledge “fidelity, communion, obedience”
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have hailed the Thursday, May 8 election of Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the Catholic Church’s 267th Pontiff, describing it as “a sign of hope” for the Church and the world.
Africa’s Catholic Journalists Urged to Foster “better, appropriate” Reporting on Migrants, Refugees
Catholic journalists in Africa will do well to steer off news negativity on migrants and refugees and instead have them portrayed in “a better and appropriate” manner, Bishop Bernardin Francis Mfumbusa of the Catholic Diocese of Kondoa in Tanzania has appealed.
Christ’s Victory “over fear, difficulty, uncertainty” Inspires Religious Life: Mozambican Catholic Bishop at Profession
The victory of Jesus Christ over human challenges and limitations at his passion, death, resurrection, and ascension is a source of inspiration to the call to surrender to the Lord in perpetual service in Religious Life, Bishop António Manuel Bogaio Constantino has said.
Catholic Priests, Religious Brother Tortured in Attack on Training Center of Mozambique’s Beira Archdiocese
Fear has gripped Nazaré Training Center of Mozambique’s Catholic Archdiocese of Beira following a Sunday, February 23 attack that left two Priests and a Religious Brother at the facility seriously injured.
“Do not join the prophets of doom”: Apostolic Nuncio in Mozambique to the Consecrated
The representative of the Holy Father in Mozambique has cautioned members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) against persons engaged in negativity regarding Religious and Vowed Life, whom he described as “prophets of doom”.
Pope Francis Erects New Diocese in Mozambique, Appoints Pioneer Local Ordinary
Pope Francis has erected the Catholic Diocese of Alto Molócuè in the Southern African nation of Mozambique and appointed Mons. Estêvão Ângelo Fernando, of the Clergy of Quelimane Catholic Diocese its pioneer Bishop.
Newly Ordained Priest in Mozambique Cautioned against Seeking “personal glory”, Urged to Be “entirely” for Service
Archbishop Francisco Chimoio has cautioned Fr. Moisés Augusto, the member of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFM Cap) he ordained a Priest on January 12, against the tendency among a section of Priests to seek “personal glory”.
Appointment of First Female Prefect for Vatican Dicastery a Plus towards Dignity for All: Mozambican Nun
A Mozambican Catholic Nun has welcomed Pope Francis’ appointment of Sr. Simona Brambilla as the first woman to lead the Dicastery for Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, describing the appointment as a tangible step towards recognizing equality and dignity for all the baptized.
Caritas Official in Mozambique Blames “institutionalized” Corruption for Protracted Violence
The Secretary General of Caritas Mozambique has decried entrenched corruption in the Southern African nation, describing the vice as “institutionalized”, and called for leadership that prioritizes public welfare over personal gain.
Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Appeal for Peace, Justice ahead of Christmas, Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year Celebrations
Mozambique’s Catholic Bishops are appealing for peace, justice, and reconciliation ahead of Christmas festivities that are to begin with the official inauguration of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year on December 24.
Catholic Archbishop in Mozambique Urges Spouses to Embrace Forgiveness as “foundation of true conjugal love”
Archbishop João Carlos Hatoa Nunes of Mozambique’s Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo has called upon spouses to embrace the virtue of forgiveness, which he said is necessary in “true” conjugal relationships.
Catholic Church in Mozambique Challenged to be the Peacemaker in Country’s Post-Election Protests
The Auxiliary Bishop of Mozambique’s Archdiocese of Maputo has encouraged the Church in the southern African country to continue being the “moderator and peacemaker” amid violence that has rocked the country following the country’s sharply contested October 9 general elections.
Catholic Church in Southern Africa Urges Mozambican Authorities to “guarantee a climate of peace” amid Violence
Members of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) are calling upon authorities in Mozambique to “guarantee a climate of peace” for the people as post-election violence surges in the Southern African nation.
Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Dedicate Christ the King Solemnity to Prayers for Peace amid Deadly Post-Election Protest
The Solemnity of Christ the King that marks the conclusion of the liturgical year will be marked by fervent prayers for peace in Angola where violence has continued following the country’s October elections.
Southern Africa Catholic Bishops in Solidarity with Colleagues in Mozambique amid Deadly Post-election Protests
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) have expressed their solidarity with their colleagues in Mozambique, where post-election protests have resulted in deaths.
Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Appeal for Peace, Respect to Life as Post Election Violence Surges
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have appealed for peace, tolerance, and respect for life amid violence that erupted following the contested October 9 elections in the southern African country surges.
