Missing Catholic priest found dead at Harare hospital

The Archdiocese of Harare confirmed that missing priest Father Regis Chikuni was found dead at Parirenyatwa Hospital mortuary after several days, as reported by NewZimbabwe.com. In a death notice issued on Wednesday, Archbishop's Secretary Father Ephraim Murwira said Chikuni was found deceased at the hospital mortuary. The circumstances of his death remain unclear, raising concerns about hospital procedures and the safety of clergy in Zimbabwe. The incident erodes public trust in both the healthcare system and the church's ability to protect its members, amid a wave of unexplained deaths in the country. The Archdiocese has called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances of his death, which remain unclear.