June 15
Mozambique: Farewell to Bishop Osório Citora, a Man of Peace and a Missionary Who Believed in the Goodness of People
The Archdioceses of Beira and Quelimane have new Apostolic Administrators. This was announced by the Apostolic Nuncio to Mozambique, Archbishop Luís Miguel Muñoz… Read more »
June 06
Mozambique: Shock and Grief Over the Killing of the Bishop of Quelimane, Osório Citora Afonso
The Catholic Church in Mozambique is mourning the death of Bishop Osório Citora Afonso, IMC, Bishop of the Diocese of Quelimane. The news - reported to Fides by local… Read more »
May 12
Mozambique: Violence and Attacks Continue in Cabo Delgado Province - Bishop of Quelimane Calls for Prayer
The Islamist insurgency (ISM) continues in Cabo Delgado province. Recent attacks in districts such as Nangade, Mocímboa da Praia, and in the southern areas have targeted… Read more »
May 06
Mozambique: Attacks in Cabo Delgado - Terrorist Actions Force More Than 700 People to Flee From Nangade
Recent terrorist attacks and movements in the Nangade district, north of Cabo Delgado, have forced several families to flee their homes, affecting at least 776 people, including… Read more »
March 30
Mozambique: Archbishop of Nampula - the Church As a Bulwark Against Violence and Insecurity
"In Mozambique, the cross is not merely a symbol of faith; it has become a cause of persecution for those who bear it. Since 2021, insurgents have begun fighting under the banner… Read more »
January 29
Mozambique: Situation Out of Control - Schools Closed, Lack of Drinking Water, and Cholera Spreading After Floods
In Mozambique, the resumption of school activities in the country has been postponed until 27 February 2026. The decision was taken by the country's Council of Ministers following… Read more »
January 21
Mozambique: Floods in the Region - 'People Are Exhausted and Dying of Hunger, Poverty, Natural Disasters, and Disease'
Mozambique is currently experiencing one of the worst floods in years, affecting over 600,000 people, more than half of them children. Over 50,000 people have been forced to leave… Read more »
November 18, 2025
Mozambique: Violence Continues in Nampula Province
Houses and a school burned, properties looted, and civilians killed, wounded, or kidnapped. This is the scene of the escalating violence that continues to plague the districts of… Read more »
September 20, 2025
Mozambique: Fear and Terror Among the Population, Victims of Ongoing Violence
The violent insurgency in the province of Cabo Delgado (see Fides, 26/8/2025) continues to fuel further outbreaks of guerrilla warfare and chaos. According to local media reports,… Read more »
August 26, 2025
Mozambique: Eight Districts in Cabo Delgado Have Been Hit By Jihadist Attacks in Recent Weeks
Not only jihadism, but also economic and social demands of the local population, as well as interests related to the exploitation of the region's natural resources (primarily gas,… Read more »
