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| Most Rev. Julio Murat |
The Apostolic Nuncio to Zambia and Malawi, H.E. Most Rev. Julio Murat has confirmed that the Holy Father Pope Francis will send his Secretary for the Relations with States to represent him at the 50th anniversary Celebrations to mark the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and the Republic of Zambia. The celebrations are set to take place from 7th to 10th November, 2015.
The Apostolic Nuncio disclosed this when he met with the President of the Republic of Zambia H.E. Edgar Lungu on Tuesday, 20th October, 2015. The Nuncio further said that the development is a reminder of Pope Francis’ closeness to the Catholic Church and to all the people of Zambia.
Archbishop Murat also noted the relevant expression President Lungu used in his speech at the United Nations summit last September, in New York. Lungu had thanked Pope Francis for his candid and inspiring remarks on the need for nations to take seriously the issue of climate change and protection of the environment for sustainable development.
Archbishop Julio Murat during his meeting with the President highlighted the natural beauty and resources of Zambia and underlined the actuality of the Encyclical letter of the Holy Father Pope Francis, Laudato Si, for the preservation of nature and the correct use of the natural resources for the benefit of the Zambian Citizens.
Archbishop Murat further assured president Lungu of the will of the Catholic Church to contribute towards the growth of the spiritual and human development of the Zambian citizens, without discrimination.
He also thanked President Lungu for the meeting held on July 2015 with the Catholic Bishops of Zambia and expressed his appreciation for his government's openness to dialogue.
By Mwenya Mukuka, Communications Officer, ZEC