02/06/2026
BISHOP LUNGU ANNOUNCES DAILY MASSES FOR LATE PARAMOUNT CHIEF MPEZENI IV
The Catholic Diocese of Chipata Bishop, George Cosmas Zumaire Lungu, has announced that Holy Mass will be celebrated daily at Ephendukeni Palace until the burial of Inkhosi ya Makhosi Mpezeni IV.
Speaking during his visit to the palace today, shortly after signing the book of condolences, Bishop Lungu said the daily Masses are intended to pray for the repose of the soul of the late Ngoni King and to offer spiritual comfort to the royal family and all mourners.
Meanwhile, the Ngoni Royal Establishment revealed that Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV was a baptized Catholic and expressed their wish for him to be accorded a Christian funeral and be laid to rest by the Church.
May his soul rest in eternal peace. ποΈπ
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