Roman Catholic Diocese of Solwezi

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Diocese of Solwezi

Dioecesis Solveziensis
Location
CountryZambia
Metropolitan Lusaka
Statistics
Area88,300 km2 (34,100 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2004)
682,191,
67,048 (9.8%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
CathedralSt Daniel Cathedral
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop Charles Kasonde

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Solwezi (Latin : Solvezien(sis)) is a diocese located in Solwezi in Zambia.

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