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,^[1] 27% of the population.^[2] The country is divided into 13 dioceses including three archdioceses.

The first mission was started by Portuguese Franciscans in 1500.^[3]

In September 2022, ISIS-M attacked a Catholic mission in Nampula, killing an elderly missionary and burning down several structures.^[4][5]

Dioceses

Ecclesiastical province of Beira

• Archdiocese of Beira
• Diocese of Chimoio
• Diocese of Quelimane
• Diocese of Tete

Ecclesiastical province of Maputo

• Archdiocese of Maputo
• Diocese of Inhambane
• Diocese of Xai-Xai

Ecclesiastical province of Nampula

• Archdiocese of Nampula
• Diocese of Alto Molócuè
• Diocese of Gurúè
• Diocese of Lichinga
• Diocese of Nacala
• Diocese of Pemba

See also

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