Yesterday afternoon, Cardinal Medardo Joseph Mazombwe, Archbishop emeritus of Lusaka (Zambia) died. This morning, the Vatican Press Office published the message of condolence that the Holy Father, Pope Francis sent to the current Archbishop of Lusaka.
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Message
of Condolence
For the death of Cardinal
Medardo Joseph Mazombwe
The Most Reverend Telesphore George Mpundu
Archbishop of Lusaka
I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Cardinal
Medardo Joseph Mazombwe, Archbishop emeritus of Lusaka. I offer to you, the clergy, religious and lay
faithful of the Archdiocese my heartfelt condolences and the assurance of my
prayers. With gratitude to Almighty God,
I recall his unfailing commitment to the spread of the gospel in Africa and his
tireless efforts on behalf of the poor.
I join you and all who mourn Cardinal Mazombwe in praying that God the
Father of mercies may grant him the reward of his labours and welcome his noble
soul into the peace and joy of heaven.
To all assembled for the solemn funeral Mass, I cordially impart my
Apostolic blessing as a pledge of strength and consolation in the Lord.
Franciscus
Pope
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