State House Meeting Held Over Archbishop Alick Banda

State House Meeting Held Over Archbishop Alick Banda

State House is hosting a high-level meeting with the Apostolic Nuncio to Zambia, reportedly discussing the government’s desire to have Archbishop Alick Banda transferred out of the country. The Archbishop has recently been vocal in his criticism of the government, sparking tensions between Church and State.

Sources indicate that the President, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, had earlier requested Archbishop Banda to issue a public apology for his criticisms of the administration. Additionally, the government reportedly sanctioned select ministers to engage Catholic bishops in various dioceses, lobbying them to officially petition the Apostolic Nuncio to facilitate the Archbishop’s removal from Zambia.

This series of actions underscores the escalating friction between the government and certain sections of the Catholic Church. The outcome of the ongoing meeting at State House remains uncertain, but it could significantly impact Church-State relations in the country.