Catholic Bishop in Mozambique Challenges Faithful to Turn Works of Mercy into Sustained Service
Bishop Atanasio Amisse Canira of the Diocese of Lichinga in Mozambique has urged the faithful to translate their religious commitment into sustained service for their communities. The call came during the closing of a diocesan forum focused on the Works of Mercy.
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Lichinga, 23 October, 2026 / 11:40 pm (ACI Africa).
Bishop Atanasio Amisse Canira of Mozambique’s Catholic Diocese of Lichinga has called on the faithful to translate their Christian commitment into sustained acts of service to others.
In his homily during the closing Mass of the First Diocesan Forum of the Pastoral Care of the Works of Mercy in his Episcopal See, Bishop Canira recalled Jesus’ exhortation in the Gospel of Luke: “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful” (Luke 6:36).
“The gifts received must not be wasted, but placed at the service of our brothers and sisters, through initiatives that respond to the needs of the communities,” the Mozambican Catholic Bishop said during the Wednesday, October 21 Eucharistic celebration.
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