In 1499, during Vasco da Gama’s epic voyage around the southern tip of Africa, Portuguese missionaries introduced Catholicism to East Africa by setting up a mission in Zanzibar.
Pada 1499, selama pelayaran terkenal Vasco da Gama mengitari ujung selatan Afrika, misionaris Portugis memperkenalkan agama Katolik di Afrika Timur dengan memulai suatu misi di Zanzibar.