ZAMBIA: Holy See Committed To Fighting For Common Good – Apostolic Nuncio
H.E. Most Rev. Gianfranco Gallone, Apostolic Nuncio to Zambia and Malawi
The Apostolic Nuncio to Zambia and Malawi Archbishop Gianfranco Gallone says the Holy See is committed to helping the fight for common good and peace. Archbishop Gallone said this when he presented his letter of appointment as special representative of the Vatican to Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Secretary General Chileshe Kapwepwe in Lusaka, 23rd September,2019.
“My appointment as special representative to this organisation is an expression of the continued good relationship between the Holy See and COMESA, as we share in the goal of contributing to strengthening peace and common good for Africa’s people,” Archbishop Gallone said.
“The Holy See’s commitment to Africa is clearly visible through the numerous statements of the Holy father Pope Francis and his several pastoral visits to the continent. Recently, in his visit to Mozambique, he exhorted efforts to strengthen peace and reconciliation in that country. In Madagascar and Mauritius, he called upon the Church to render service to the poor, especially who live in the margins of the society, which is serving the humanity.”
His grace further said he would fulfil his mission at COMESA in the spirit of mutual understanding and cooperation for the good of Africa and especially the Eastern and Southern Africa region.
And Ms. Chileshe Kapwepwe says COMESA will continue to use trade as a means to support the development of member States. She welcomed Archbishop Gallone to COMESA and expressed appreciation of the Catholic Church’s contribution to social services especially in the education sector.
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By Mwenya Mukuka, ZCCB Communications Department
