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