Papa manifesta pesar pelo assassinato do bispo de Quelimane e apela ao fim da violência
O Papa Leão XIV manifestou profunda consternação pelo assassinato de dom Osório Citora Afonso, bispo de Quelimane e administrador apostólico da Beira, encontrado morto no sábado nas instalações da residência episcopal de Quelimane. Numa mensagem divulgada através do canal Telegram da Sala de Imprensa da Santa Sé, e transmitida pelo director Matteo Bruni, o Pontífice afirmou ter recebido a notícia com pesar e garantiu a sua proximidade espiritual à Diocese de Quelimane e ao po
Pope Leo XIV has expressed deep sorrow following the murder of Bishop Osório Citora Afonso of Quelimane. The bishop was discovered deceased at the episcopal residence in Quelimane. In a statement, the Pope conveyed his spiritual closeness to the Quelimane Diocese and the people of Mozambique during this time of distress.
Bishop Afonso was reportedly shot multiple times and died instantly. Authorities are investigating the circumstances and motives behind the killing, which remain unclear. The incident has also prompted expressions of grief from the Catholic Church in Mozambique, with calls for faith and solidarity.
The assassination of a prominent religious leader like Bishop Afonso raises concerns about security and the prevalence of violence in the region.
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