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Catholic Church in Mozambique

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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.

There are over four million Catholics in Mozambique, a former Portuguese colony. The country is divided into twelve dioceses including three archdioceses.

The first mission was started by Portuguese Franciscans in 1500.

Dioceses

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

    • References

    Catholic Church in Mozambique Wikipedia
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