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Church in Zambia mourns Bishop Moses Hamungole.
Zambia’s Bishop Moses Hamungole, who announced recently to the Catholic Faithful of the Diocese of Monze, that he had tested positive to COVID-19, has died.
Paul Samasumo – Vatican City.
Diocesan authorities in Monze said Bishop Moses Hamungole, died late afternoon on Wednesday 13 January.
On 2 January, Bishop Moses tested positive to COVID-19 at Monze Mission Hospital. He was then evacuated to the Zambian capital, Lusaka, where he was admitted to Levy Mwanawasa Hospital. The hospital is said to have a dedicated unit for COVID-19 patients.
On 4 January, Bishop Moses wrote to the faithful of his diocese informing them of his hospitalisation.