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Catholic Church in Mozambique

Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Beira

Christ’s Victory “over fear, difficulty, uncertainty” Inspires Religious Life: Mozambican Catholic Bishop at Profession

Mar 4, 2025

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

Feb 26, 2025

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.

Archbishop Luís Miguel Muñoz Cárdaba during the celebration of the World Day for Consecrated Life in Mozambique

“Do not join the prophets of doom”: Apostolic Nuncio in Mozambique to the Consecrated

Feb 5, 2025

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”.

Mons. Estêvão Ângelo Fernando, appointed pioneer Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Alto Molócuè in Mozambique. Credit: Quelimane Catholic Diocese

Pope Francis Erects New Diocese in Mozambique, Appoints Pioneer Local Ordinary

Jan 23, 2025

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. 

Archbishop Francisco Chimoio

Newly Ordained Priest in Mozambique Cautioned against Seeking “personal glory”, Urged to Be “entirely” for Service

Jan 18, 2025

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

Jan 16, 2025

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.

Santos Gotine. Credit: ACI Africa

Caritas Official in Mozambique Blames “institutionalized” Corruption for Protracted Violence

Jan 13, 2025

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.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM)

Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Appeal for Peace, Justice ahead of Christmas, Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year Celebrations

Dec 24, 2024

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.

Archbishop João Carlos Hatoa Nunes of Mozambique’s Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo. Credit: Archdiocese of Maputo

Catholic Archbishop in Mozambique Urges Spouses to Embrace Forgiveness as “foundation of true conjugal love”

Dec 16, 2024

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.

Bishop Osório Citora Afonso

Catholic Church in Mozambique Challenged to be the Peacemaker in Country’s Post-Election Protests

Nov 23, 2024

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

Nov 21, 2024

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.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM). Credit: Catholic Diocese of Pemba

Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Dedicate Christ the King Solemnity to Prayers for Peace amid Deadly Post-Election Protest

Nov 14, 2024

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.

SACBC President, Bishop Sithembele Sipuka (left) and members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM)

Southern Africa Catholic Bishops in Solidarity with Colleagues in Mozambique amid Deadly Post-election Protests

Nov 11, 2024

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. 

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM). Credit: CEM

Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Appeal for Peace, Respect to Life as Post Election Violence Surges

Nov 7, 2024

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.

Newly Ordained Priest, Deacon in Mozambique Urged to “serve without seeking recognition”

Oct 30, 2024

Members of the Clergy are to prioritize service to the people of God with humility, Bishop Tonito Francisco Xavier Muananoua has said.

Credit: CEM

Bishops in Mozambique Appeal for Justice, Calm Following Murder of Two Politicians in Country’s Post-Election Protests

Oct 23, 2024

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have appealed for truth, peaceful dialogue, and an end to political violence that followed the country’s October 9 General elections.

Bishop António Manuel Bogaio Constantino with Deacon Sérgio Mário Vilangulo. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Beira

Newly Ordained Deacon in Mozambique Encouraged to Let Go of “personal securities”

Oct 16, 2024

Bishop António Manuel Bogaio Constantino, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Beira in Mozambique has encouraged Seminarian Sérgio Mário Vilangulo who he ordained Deacon to embrace his calling with complete detachment from personal comforts and securities.

Bishop António Juliasse Ferreira Sandramo. Credit: ACN

“We have no peace”: Catholic Bishop on Insecurity in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province

Oct 13, 2024

The Bishop of Mozambique’s Catholic Diocese of Pemba has expressed concern about persistent violent conflicts in the Southern African nation’s Cabo Delgado Province that his Episcopal See covers.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM)

Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Call for Transparency, Fairness Ahead of General Elections

Oct 7, 2024

With just six days remaining until Mozambique's general elections scheduled for October 9, members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have called for transparency, impartiality, and integrity in the exercise.

Angelo Citora

Laudato Si Movement Warns of Severe Water Scarcity in Mozambique, Calls for Urgent Action

Aug 18, 2024

An official of the Laudato Si' Movement in Mozambique has expressed concern about the looming threat of water scarcity in the country, attributing it to the effects of climate change driven by human activities.