Background
Mazombwe, Medardo Joseph Cardinal was born on September 24, 1931 in Chundamira, Zambia.
Mazombwe, Medardo Joseph Cardinal was born on September 24, 1931 in Chundamira, Zambia.
Studied theology, Regional Major Seminary, Kachebere, Malawi. Bachelor in theology, Lovanium University, Kinshasa, Congo. Post graduate study in education, University Lusaka, Zambia.
Ordained priest Diocese of Chipata, Zambia, 1960. Rector St. Mary School. Professor religion state secondary school, Chadiza, Zambia.
Ordained bishop, 1971. Bishop Diocese of Chipata, Zambia, 1971—1996. Archbishop Archdiocese of Lusaka, Zambia, 1996—2006, archbishop emeritus, since 2006.
Elevated to cardinal, 2010. Cardinal-priest S. Emerenziana a Tor Fiorenza, since 2010.