Catholic Church in Mozambique

The Catholic Church in Mozambique is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome.

Beira Cathedral

There are over 8.54 million Catholics in Mozambique, 27% of the population. The country is divided into twelve dioceses including three archdioceses.

The first mission was started by Portuguese Franciscans in 1500.

In September 2022, ISIS-M attacked a Catholic mission in Nampula, killing an elderly missionary and burning down several structures.

Dioceses

• Archdiocese of Beira
  • Diocese of Chimoio
  • Diocese of Quelimane
  • Diocese of Tete
• Archdiocese of Maputo
  • Diocese of Inhambane
  • Diocese of Xai-Xai
• Archdiocese of Nampula
  • Diocese of Gurué
  • Diocese of Lichinga
  • Diocese of Nacala
  • Diocese of Pemba

See also

• Religion in Mozambique
• Protestantism in Mozambique
• Christian Council of Mozambique

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