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 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.