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What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Dom Cla\u0301udio Dalla Zuanna as Archbishop of Beira due to health issues. Dom Oso\u0301rio Citora Afonso, Bishop of Quelimane, has been appointed as Apostolic Administrator to lead the archdiocese temporarily while a new archbishop is selected. The Church urges prayers for both leaders during this transition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Africa-Press – Mozambique. <\/strong> <\/span>Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Dom Cla\u0301udio Dalla Zuanna from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Beira, due to illness, according to a statement from the Catholic Church.<\/p>\n

In the same decision, the Holy Father appointed Dom Oso\u0301rio Citora Afonso, Bishop of Quelimane, as Apostolic Administrator of the archdiocese, ensuring interim leadership while a new archbishop is awaited.<\/p>\n

The departure of Dom Cla\u0301udio Dalla Zuanna comes after years at the helm of the Church in Beira and is due to his state of health.<\/p>\n

The Church is calling on the faithful to pray for his well-being and for the mission of Dom Oso\u0301rio Citora Afonso in this new responsibility.<\/p>\n

Dom Cla\u0301udio Dalla Zuanna wrote, in a letter to the faithful of the Archdiocese of Beira dated 10 April 2026:<\/b><\/p>\n

Dear brothers and sisters, faithful of the Archdiocese of Beira,<\/p>\n

In the last months of the Holy Year, I was diagnosed with a serious illness that requires urgent treatment. The treatment available, which will take around two years, is not available in Mozambique.<\/p>\n

Faced with the need to be away from the diocese for such a long period, I asked the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, to accept my resignation and provide Beira with a new archbishop.<\/p>\n

Today, 10 April 2026, the Pope accepted my request and appointed Dom Oso\u0301rio Citora Afonso, Bishop of Quelimane, to administer the diocese while a new archbishop is sought. To Dom Oso\u0301rio we extend our warm welcome and our promise of collaboration.<\/p>\n

For my part, I wish to thank God for the great grace of being able to serve as bishop of this Church, which was led by Dom Sebastia\u0303o and Dom Jaime, and which they, together with the other bishops who worked here, loved deeply.<\/p>\n

I thank you all for having welcomed me as your brother and your pastor.<\/p>\n

During these almost 14 years in which we have journeyed together, despite my many limitations and my limited knowledge of local culture and languages, I have sought to follow the motto chosen for my episcopal ministry: \u201cThat they may have life\u201d (Jn 10:10), doing all I could to help each of you and the diocese grow, improve our communities, train priests, and strengthen unity and cooperation among all, so that our Church might have \u201clife and life in abundance\u201d.<\/p>\n

The Jubilee of Hope has helped us realise that \u201clife in abundance\u201d is the very life of God. The life of God within us grows through Christ, with Christ, and in Christ, because He alone is \u201cthe Way, the Truth and the Life\u201d, and it is communicated to us through the Word and Sacraments entrusted by God to His Church.<\/p>\n

I ask you to keep me in your prayers, and together with the Apostolic Administrator, to ask God to give our beloved archdiocese a new shepherd according to His heart.<\/p>\n

For my part, I pray for God\u2019s blessing upon you and the protection of Our Lady of the Rosary. May our Lord Jesus Christ always remain close to our parishes, families, and each one of you.<\/p>\n

May this Easter season, in which the Church is enriched by so many brothers receiving baptism, enlighten our lives and grant us peace.<\/p>\n

Cla\u0301udio Dalla Zuanna<\/p>\n

Archbishop Emeritus of Beira<\/p>\n

The Archdiocese of Beira has a rich history within the Catholic Church in Mozambique, serving as a spiritual center for many. Dom Cla\u0301udio Dalla Zuanna has led the archdiocese for nearly 14 years, focusing on community growth and unity. His resignation due to health concerns marks a significant transition for the local Church, as it seeks new leadership to continue its mission in the region. The appointment of an Apostolic Administrator is a common practice in the Catholic Church, ensuring continuity in pastoral care during such changes.<\/p>\n

Find more news and analyses on Mozambique<\/span> on the Africa Press<\/span> website <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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