Morier-Genoud (Eric). Catholicism and the Making of Politics in Central Mozambique, 1940-1986

Abstract

Looks at the politics of the Catholic Church during a turbulent period in central Mozambique. The making of the Diocese of Beira -- Diversity and dynamics of the Imperial Church -- The formation of an African church -- Gathering storm: Vatican II meets African nationalism -- Decolonization? War, implosion, and the Vatican -- Independence: Revolution and counterrevolution.