Tanzanian Archbishop Invites Testimony Supporting or Raising Concerns about Nyerere’s Beatification Cause

Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Ruwa’ichi of the Archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam is inviting the public to provide testimony for the beatification cause of Julius Kambarage Nyerere. In a video released Wednesday, October 14, the Archbishop stated that the inquiry welcomes both favorable and unfavorable accounts regarding the life of the former Tanzanian president.

The cause for Nyerere, referred to as Servant of God, is currently in the witness interrogation stage. During this phase, investigators gather testimony concerning his faith, virtues, and life. Archbishop Ruwa’ichi, a member of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, noted that negative accounts are a necessary part of the process.

This request follows a July 22 interview by Bishop Henry Mchamungu, the Episcopal Delegate for the cause, who described the work of the diocesan tribunal. The Archbishop also encouraged the faithful to support the ongoing inquiry through prayer.