AFRICA/ZAMBIA - Resignation and succession of the Archbishop of Lusaka

Saturday, 28 October 2006

Vatican City (Fides Service) - The Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI, on 28 October 2006 accepted the resignation of the pastoral government of the archdiocese of Lusaka, Zambia, presented by Archbishop Medardo Joseph Mazombwe, in conformity with the Code of Canon Law, can. 401 § 1. Archbishop Mazombwe is succeeded by Bishop George Mpundu, Coadjutor of the same archdiocese. (S.L.) (Agenzia Fides 28/10/2006; Righe 4; Parole 58)


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