2024 brought unprecedented challenges, including the shocking cordoning off of our Cathedral of the Child Jesus, recalls Archbishop Alick Banda. In October last year, police sealed off the Cathedral of the Child Jesus and denied Archbishop Banda, alongside other congregants, entry for close to two hours. While waiting to be granted entry to the church, Archbishop Banda led some congregants in a morning devotion as police looked on. Police eventually left the premises while Archbishop Banda was still conducting devotion. Archbishop Banda then entered the premises and proceeded to prepare for the PF-organised 10th anniversary Memorial Mass for Michael Sata. In his end of year message, Tuesday, Archbishop Banda said the year was filled with both trials and triumphs. He...