Catholic Bishop in Mozambique Calls for Shared Responsibility to Protect Life Amid Surge in Deadly Road Accidents

Bishop Inácio Lucas Mwita of the Diocese of Gurúè is calling on motorists, passengers, traffic authorities, and Christians to work together to prevent road accidents and respect safety regulations. During a homily at St. Anthony’s Cathedral, the bishop urged citizens to move from mourning tragedies to strengthening accident prevention to protect human life.

Bishop Mwita spoke following a September 17 accident in the Zavala District of Inhambane Province, where a passenger vehicle collided with a Mozambique Defence Armed Forces truck. The collision killed 24 people and injured two others.

The bishop's remarks follow national data showing 169 traffic accidents during the first half of 2026, which resulted in 239 deaths and more than 1,000 injuries. He attributed the frequent accidents to factors such as motorist indiscipline and issues within public transportation.