Tanzania Catholic Bishops Call for National Prayers for Victims of 2025 Election-Related Violence

The Tanzania Episcopal Conference has called for national prayers on Thursday, October 29, to remember victims of violence related to the 2025 elections. Bishop Wolfgang Pisa, chairman of the conference and bishop of the Lindi Diocese, issued the request in a letter dated October 23.

Bishop Pisa noted that the events following the disputed elections on October 29, 2025, which included reported killings and a crackdown, continue to cause pain and mourning in the country. He asked the faithful to pray for those who were injured, went missing, or died during the unrest.

The bishops recommended that parishes, prayer centers, and Church institutions across Tanzania celebrate Holy Masses for these intentions and for the nation. These Masses may be held in the morning at the usual time or at another convenient time using the daily readings or other appropriate texts.