Defend Justice, Uphold Integrity in Your Professions, Catholic Bishop Urges Graduates in Mozambique

Bishop António Juliasse Ferreira Sandramo urged 963 graduates of the Catholic University of Mozambique to maintain integrity and defend justice as they enter the workforce. During a graduation Mass held October 16 at the Our Lady of Fátima School pavilion in Beira, the Bishop of Pemba warned the graduates that they may face corruption and pressure to compromise their values in a competitive job market.

Bishop Juliasse told the graduates to combine technical expertise with humanist values, such as dignity and respect. He cautioned against using professional influence to benefit privileged groups instead of serving the common good. The Bishop also warned that injustice is sometimes hidden behind claims of legality to silence citizens and suppress fundamental rights. He stated that the world should recognize graduates through their competence, decency, and integrity.