Catholic Priests, Religious Brother Attacked at Mozambique Archdiocesan Training Center
Mozambique also continues to suffer from attacks by the Al Shahab militants, especially in the country’s northern province of Cabo Delgado.
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Catholic Peace Organization Condemns Sexual Enslavement of Mozambican Christians
Reports have emerged of Islamist jihadists operating in Mozambique forcefully converting abducted Christian women into Islam and sexually enslaving some of them.
11 Killed as Islamist Jihadists Reportedly Target Christians in Mozambican village
The crisis in northern Mozambique, which erupted in 2017, is mostly concentrated in Cabo Delgado province but has also spread to neighboring provinces, such as Nampula and Niassa.
First Mozambique-Born Cardinal Dies at Age of 97
Cardinal Dos Santos played an important role in the peace agreement brokered by Sant’Egidio in 1992 that ended Mozambique’s long civil war.
Pope Francis Calls Mozambique Bishop After Islamist Militants Seize Port City
Pope Francis called Bishop Lisboa on Aug. 19 after the Islamic State declared that it had taken two military bases near Cabo Delgado’s port city Mocimboa da Praia.
Pope Francis Tells Mauritius’ Leaders: Economic Growth Is Good But at What Cost?
Pope Francis met with civic leaders in Port Louis on the last day of his trip.
Pope Francis Preaches ‘Missionary Momentum’ at Mass in Mauritius
The eastern African country is the Holy Father’s final stop on his six-day, three-country apostolic journey.
Pope Francis Urges Mozambican Catholics to Pray for Their Enemies
Mozambique fought a civil war from 1977 to 1992 between Frelimo, a socialist party that has ruled the country since it gained independence in 1975, and Renamo, an anti-communist organization.
Pope Francis Lauds Mozambican HIV Clinic Community’s Good Samaritans
Zimpeto Dream clinic, which opened in 2002, is run by the Community of Sant’Egidio, a lay movement centered on peace and helping the poor.
Pope Francis Affirms Path to Unity and Peace to Mozambique’s Leaders
The Holy Father addressed civic leaders and diplomats in the first address of his six-day, three-country visit.
