Roman Catholicism in Mozambique
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The Roman Catholic Church in Mozambique is part of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope and curia 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.[1]
[edit] Dioceses
- Archdiocese of Beira
- Archdiocese of Maputo
- Archdiocese of Nampula
- Diocese of Chimoio
- Diocese of Gurué
- Diocese of Inhambane
- Diocese of Lichinga
- Diocese of Nacala
- Diocese of Pemba
- Diocese of Quelimane
- Diocese of Tete
- Diocese of Xai-Xai
[edit] References
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"Mozambique". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. 1913.
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