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| Pope Francis |
“Recalling the public service that the president offered to the nation, I offer my assurance of prayers for his eternal rest and I commend his soul to the merciful God,” Pope Francis said.
The Holy Father has also all Zambians to honour his (Sata) memory by promoting justice and peace.
“Honour his memory by promoting justice and peace so that as you are united in the loss so you may be united in working together for the growth of the Country,” He said.
The Pope said this in a speech read for him by Apostolic Nuntio to Zambia and Malawi, His Excellency Jurio Murat at the funeral mass in Lusaka.
And Archbishop of Lusaka, His grace Telesphore Mpundu who was the main celebrant at the requiem mass of President Sata, appealed to upcoming leaders to embrace the spirit of service to humanity for which the late President stood for.
President Sata was buried on Tuesday 11th November 2014 at Embassy Memorial Park after mass held at National Heroes stadium.
SOURCE: ZEC Communication Office