Sun, 02 Jul 2017 10:29:44 +0000 By BENNIE MUNDANDO VATICAN representative to Zambia Apostolic Nuncio Julio Murat has hailed and appreciated President Edgar Lungu’s continued open-door policy towards the Catholic Church in Zambia since coming into power. And President Lungu has assured Apostolic Nuncio Murat that he will meet the Catholic Bishops within this month as part of dialogue which started with vice president Inonge Wina meeting the members for the clergy last week. Speaking to the Daily Nation after the two leaders held a meeting at State House yesterday, special assistant to the president for press and public relations Amos Chanda said Apostolic Nuncio Murat commended President Lungu for his recognition of the vital role the Catholic Church played in fostering unity and peace in Zambia. He said the Catholic Church appreciated the cordial relationship that existed between the church and the state since president Lungu came into power. “His Excellency President Lungu and […]
