She hopes to establish Sisters of Charity missions in Maputo, the capital, and the northern province of Nampula, AIM reported.
He said the provincial government has been unable to promote the amnesty campaign because Nampula's radio station isn't powerful enough to broadcast much beyond the city limits and leaflets haven't been published because the printing press is broken.
John Paul also met with clergy in Nampula before flying back to Maputo, where he was scheduled to speak Sunday.
Along the main road from Nampula, 100 miles inland, the bus driver pointed out the wreckage of rebel attacks as if they were scenic spots on a tourist route.