Summary
Archbishop João Carlos of Mozambique’s Gaza Province expressed gratitude to Pope Leo for acknowledging the severe flooding in southern Africa. Approximately 300 people have died and thousands are displaced due to intense rainfall since December last year, affecting mainly Gaza Province where Xai-Xai city remains submerged. Archbishop João Carlos highlighted that this flood affected over 235,000 people in Maputo alone and nearly 500,000 in Gaza Province. Caritas Maputo has been coordinating data collection to assist the displaced population. The prelate attributed the successful rescue response to the collective efforts of individuals and organizations. He stressed that early interventions saved lives but emphasized future challenges including returning affected people to their areas or resettlement centers and rebuilding infrastructure. Additionally, he called for a community approach among Southern African countries to address recurrent flooding and climate change awareness in the region.
Key Topics
Mozambique floods, Pope Leo XIII, Archbishop João Carlos
