Mozambique: Shock and Grief Over the Killing of the Bishop of Quelimane, Osório Citora Afonso

Quelimane — The Catholic Church in Mozambique is mourning the death of Bishop Osório Citora Afonso, IMC, Bishop of the Diocese of Quelimane. The news – reported to Fides by local sources – has caused shock and grief to the entire Catholic community, as well as amongst the many people who knew him. The bishop was found dead on the morning of 6 June at his episcopal residence in Quelimane, having been fatally shot in the chest. The National Criminal Investigation Service has opened an…