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Bishop Afonso killed in shooting at Mozambique residence

Published 8 June 2026

Bishop Osório Citora Afonso of the Diocese of Quelimane in Mozambique was killed in a shooting at his official residence in the early hours of Saturday, June 6, authorities confirmed. The 54-year-old bishop died from gunshot wounds, according to the National Criminal Investigation Service in Zambézia Province.

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