Catholic Church in Mozambique
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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, 27% of the population. The country is divided into twelve dioceses including three archdioceses.
The first mission was started by Portuguese Franciscans in 1500.
In September 2022, ISIS-M attacked a Catholic mission in Nampula, killing an elderly missionary and burning down several structures.