The constitution states, "The People's Republic of Mozambique is
a secular State in which there is absolute separation between the State and religious institutions. In the People's
Republic of Mozambique the activities of religious institutions must conform with the State's laws."
Relations between the government and religious organizations have shown
improvement since the the ruling party officially abandoned Marxism and a new constitution
providing for multiparty elections was adopted in 1989. A 1998 law requires
religious organizations to register with the government, provide documentation
of funding and a list of at least 500 members in good standing. Foreign missionaries are routinely granted visas. Religious institutions are allowed
to own property and operate schools.
Religious groups may not organize political parties and political parties may not espouse religious principles. This law has been argued against by one Muslim party, which, while criticized by the government, has been allowed to function. Some issues concerning restitution of property to religious communities from whom it was confiscated when the Marxist government came to power in 1977 still remain unsolved.
2008 U.S. State Department International Religious Freedom Report on Mozambique
Mozambique - New World Encyclopedia
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