The Catholic Church in Mozambique demands a swift, transparent investigation into the murder of a bishop. The prelate, who also served as Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese in a central region, was shot dead last June at his residence in a city within that province. National investigators have arrested three suspects, including a priest, using an AKM firearm. A senior archbishop emphasizes that the attack inside the bishop's home raises serious concerns. He urges authorities to release findings promptly to prevent speculation and maintain the confidence of the faithful.
A bishop in Mozambique announced that the beatification process for an Italian nun, killed during a terrorist attack on a Catholic mission in 2022, will begin next year. The Church is currently observing the required five-year waiting period. Additionally, the process for a catechist martyred in 1984 may proceed simultaneously. Pope Francis previously praised the nun’s nearly sixty years of service in the region. The announcement comes amid ongoing violence in northern Mozambique, particularly in specific provinces where attacks have targeted Christian communities.
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