DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 20 -- THE retired Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam, Polycarp Pengo, has died. He passed away on the night of February 19, 2026, at the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI), where he had been receiving medical treatment.

An official statement issued by the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam, Yuda Thadeus Ruwaichi, confirmed the death and said the funeral arrangements are currently being organized.

 A detailed announcement regarding the burial is expected to be released later.

Part of the statement read: “The Catholic Church has suffered a great loss following the death of His Eminence Cardinal Polycarp Pengo, who passed away while under medical care.”

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