Telesphore George Mpundu, a Zambian Roman Catholic prelate and former Archbishop of Lusaka, died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 78.
Born on May 21, 1947, in Kopeka, Mpulungu District, Zambia, he served as coadjutor bishop of Lusaka from 2004 to 2006 and then as archbishop from 2006 until his resignation in 2018. In 2024, he was excommunicated after consecrating Anthony Ward of the Servants of the Holy Family as bishop without Vatican approval.
Telesphore George Mpundu, 78, Zambian Roman Catholic prelate, coadjutor bishop (2004–2006) and archbishop (2006–2018) of Lusaka. (death announced on this date)