Catholic Archbishop in Mozambique Calls on Christians to Show Love for Country in Elections

The Catholic Archbishop appealed to the media to help people grow in “truth, sincerity and honesty.”

“What I really want is for the media to try to help people grow in truth, sincerity and honesty, and for people to truly respect their dignity and not waste favorable opportunities to do good,” he said, and urged the media to “communicate what is true, just and acceptable.”

Voter registration process in Mozambique that started on February 1 ended on April 28 ahead of the country’s general elections slated for October 9.

In a pastoral note issued April 2, members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) urged electoral stakeholders to take the expression of the will of the people seriously and avoid manipulation and disinformation.

“The electoral registration process underway plays a crucial role in guaranteeing the integrity and transparency of democratic processes, so it must be impartial in order to guarantee greater coverage and in a fair and equitable manner,” the Catholic Bishops in Mozambique said.

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In the pastoral note signed by CEM President, Archbishop Inácio Saúre, Catholic Bishops in Mozambique drew the attention of the agents and actors in the electoral process to the responsibility that rests on to ensure free and transparent elections.

To political parties, CEM members recommended the drawing up programs that respond to the real needs of the country and not to the agendas of small elites. 

João Vissesse is an Angolan Journalist with a passion and rich experience in Catholic Church Communication and Media Apostolate.