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Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle during the January 28 Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Osório Citora Afonso. Credit: Nacala Diocese

Vatican Cardinal Calls on New Mozambican Bishop to “be humble, resist temptations”

Feb 1, 2024

Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle has called upon the new Auxiliary Bishop of Maputo Archdiocese in Mozambique to exercise his Episcopal Ministry in humility, striving to “resist temptations”.

Mons. Habila Tyiakwonaboi Daboh (right) and Mons. Osório Citora Afonso (left). Credit: Vatican News

Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop in Nigeria, Auxiliary Bishop in Mozambique

Sep 21, 2023

Pope Francis has appointed a new Bishop for Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Zaria and a second Auxiliary Bishop for Maputo Archdiocese in Mozambique.

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