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Members of the envisaged Association of Catholic Bishops' Conferences of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe (ACBC-MAZAZI) and Apostolic Nuncio in Zambia and Malawi, Archbishop Gian Luca Perici (in white). Credit: Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM)

The Name Shall Be: The Association of Catholic Bishops' Conferences of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Jul 19, 2024

Catholic Bishops in the three Southern African nations of Malawi Zambia and Zimbabwe have resolved to establish “an independent” regional forum, which they say shall bear the name, “The Association of Catholic Bishops' Conferences of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe”, to be abbreviated as ACBC-MAZAZI.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM), the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB), and the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC). Credit: Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM)

“Poverty is the wolf the Church should not stay quiet about”: Catholic Archbishop in Malawi to Sub-Regional Conference

Jul 18, 2024

The people of God in the Southern African nations of Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe have to be vocal about the phenomenon of poverty in their respective countries, Archbishop George Desmond Tambala of Malawi’s Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe has said.

The Apostolic Nuncio in Zambia and Malawi, Archbishop Gian Luca Perici reading the message of Pope Francis to members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM), the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB), and the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) gathered at Sigelele Hotel in Salima, Central Malawi. Credit: Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM)

Let “your fraternal dialogue bear fruits”: Pope Francis to Assembly of Catholic Bishops in Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Jul 18, 2024

Pope Francis has expressed his best wishes for Catholic Bishops drawn from Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, who have assembled for a five-day sub-region Conference in Malawi set to conclude on Friday, July 19.

A section of participants at the July 14-19 meeting of the sub-region Conference of Catholic Bishops in Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Credit: ECM

“Extraordinary moment”: Vatican Cardinal Lauds Sub-Region Conference of Catholic Bishops in Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Jul 17, 2024

The Pro-Prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization has lauded the July 14-19 meeting of the sub-region Conference of Catholic Bishops in Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe as a special occasion for the people of God in the three Southern African nations. 

High Cost of Living, Electricity Load shedding, Unstable Fuel Prices among Concerns Caritas Zambia Wants Addressed

Jul 10, 2024

Directors of Caritas drawn from Zambia’s Catholic Episcopal Sees have highlighted the high cost of living, electricity load shedding, and unstable fuel prices among issues of concern that the government of the Southern African nation needs to address.

Archbishop-elect Benjamin Phiri of the newly erected Archdiocese of Ndola. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Ndola

“Significant milestone in ecclesiastical landscape”: Zambia’s Council of Churches on New Catholic Archdiocese Erection

Jun 21, 2024

The latest ecclesiastical changes in the Southern African nation of Zambia with the erection of a new Metropolitan See of Ndola is “a significant milestone” in the country, members of the Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) have said.

Archbishop-elect Benjamin Phiri of the newly erected Archdiocese of Ndola. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Ndola

Pope Francis Erects New Metropolitan See in Zambia, Appoints Pioneer Local Ordinary

Jun 18, 2024

Pope Francis has erected the Catholic Archdiocese of Ndola in Zambia and appointed Bishop Benjamin Phiri the pioneer Archbishop.

Logo of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB). Credit: ZCCB

Catholic Bishops in Zambia Tell Catholic Media to Give Environment a Voice

Jun 5, 2024

Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) are calling upon Catholic media organizations in the country to prioritize climate-based reporting to create more awareness on environmental conservation.

Logo of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB). Credit: ZCCB

“Scandalous, intimidating”: Zambia’s Bishops Decry Police Disruption of Colleague’s Meeting with Former President

May 24, 2024

Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) have decried police disruption of the recent meeting between the Local Ordinary of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Kabwe, Bishop Clement Mulenga, and the immediate former head of state, Dr. Edgar Changwa Lungu.

Fr. Chewe Mukosa

“Highly irregular”: Zambian Church Leaders on Summoning of Catholic Priest by Police

Apr 11, 2024

Church leaders in Zambia have condemned the police for summoning a Catholic Priest in the country, and described the incident as “highly irregular and contradictory.”

Bishop Raphael Mweempwa of Zambia’s Monze Diocese. Credit: Monze Diocese

“Let no one be lost”: Priests in Zambia Urged to be available for the People

Mar 21, 2024

Bishop Raphael Mweempwa of Zambia’s Monze Diocese has urged Priests to be readily available to attend to the pastoral needs of those they shepherd.

Bishop Patrick Chilekwa Chisanga of Zambia’s Mansa Diocese. Credit: Vatican Media

Bishop in Zambia Decries Subversion of “original intentions” of International Women’s Day

Mar 9, 2024

Bishop Patrick Chilekwa Chisanga of Zambia’s Mansa Diocese has decried the undermining of the International Women’s Day (IWD) through the fostering of an agenda that hardly augurs well for women as the initiators of the commemoration wanted. 

Caritas Calls for “swift” Measures to Protect Zambians from Drought Devastation

Feb 29, 2024

Caritas Zambia is calling on the Zambian government to put in place “swift and effective” measures to protect the livelihoods of the people of God affected by ongoing drought in the country. 

Bishop Benjamin Phiri of Zambia’s Ndola Diocese. Credit: Ndola Diocese

Amid Life’s Challenges, “remain focussed on Christ”: Bishop in Zambia in Lenten Message

Feb 20, 2024

Bishop Benjamin Phiri of Zambia’s Ndola Diocese has called on Christians to nurture a relationship with the person of Jesus Christ and maintain their focus on Him amid “many” life’s challenges. 

Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB). Credit: ZCCB

Zambia’s Catholic Bishops Express Solidarity amid “persisting situation of Cholera”

Jan 29, 2024

Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) are in solidarity with the people of God in the Southern African nation, who are reeling from the effects of the cholera outbreak that has resulted in hundreds of deaths.

The Logo of Caritas Zambia. Credit: Caritas Zambia

Caritas Zambia Calls for “decisive measures” to Combat Cholera, Resurgence of COVID-19

Jan 28, 2024

Caritas Zambia is calling on Zambia’s government to put in place “decisive measures” to combat the outbreak of cholera and the “insidious” COVID-19 resurgence ahead of the postponed reopening of schools.

Fr. Alex Muyebe, Executive Director of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR). Credit: JCTR

Stemming “rapid urbanization” among Strategies to Address Cholera in Zambia: Jesuit Priest

Jan 23, 2024

Taking strategies to empower the rural populations in view of stemming rural-urban migration can help address the recurring challenge of cholera in Zambia, a member of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in the Southern African nation has said. 

Bishop Benjamin Phiri of Ndola Catholic Diocese in Zambia.  Credit: Radio Icengelo

Zambian Bishop Calls for Unity in Implementing Newly Launched Diocesan Strategic Plan

Jan 19, 2024

The Bishop of Ndola Catholic Diocese in Zambia is calling upon the people of God under his pastoral care to unite in implementing the Diocese’s five-year strategic plan that is set to end in the year 2028.

The Logo of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR). Credit: JCTR

Commit to Mitigating High Cost of Living Challenges: Jesuit Scholars to Zambian Government

Jan 12, 2024

Jesuit scholars in Zambia are urging the government of the Southern African nation to remain committed to alleviating challenges related to the high cost of living in 2024. 

Credit: CRS

Catholic Entity’s Project Seeks to Lower Maternal Deaths in Zambia

Dec 26, 2023

Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the humanitarian arm of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has been running a program in Zambia that seeks to reduce maternal mortality rates in the southern African country.