“We appeal to all pilgrims to liaise with the security details in order to have a safe pilgrimage to and from Namugongo. As Lugazi Diocese, we shall have our grand entry to Namugongo on the June 1st, travelling on foot, and we intend to arrive at Namugongo at 5:00pm,” Msgr. Kayondo. Bakaluba alabudde Lukooya-mu kifo […]
An American, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost (69) has been elected the new pope under the papal name, Pope Leo XIV. The announcement was made on Thursday, May 8, 2025, about an hour after white smoke billowed from the Vatican just after 6:00pm. Vatican time (noon ET), indicating that the new head of the Catholic […]
Thousands of Catholics gathered at St. Peters Square in Vatican are filled with joy after seeing the white smoke coming out of the Chimney of the Sistine Chapel, a signal that the new Pope is elected. The 133 cardinals from around the world elects the new Pope on the second day of the Conclave. […]
Traffickers Exploit Disabled Tanzanian Children for Street Begging in Uganda Black smoke rose from the chimney over the Sistine Chapel at 11:50am on Thursday morning, signaling the second ballot of the first full day of the conclave – and the third ballot overall – was inconclusive. As the cardinals break for lunch, the people in […]
Rev. Fr. James Kibuuka, the Diocesan Assistant Pastoral Coordinator, explained that the initiative responds to the alarming prevalence of human trafficking, which he described as a pervasive social menace threatening communities worldwide. New Project Aims at Eliminating Sickle Cell Disease in Rwenzori Region The Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana-Luwero, Lawrence Mukasa, has […]
Fr. Nkeera who currently ministers in Ggaba Seminary, says in the meeting with the Pope, he asked them to be trustworthy, full of love and striving to fulfil their calling of ministry. During his pontifical visit to Uganda in 2015, the late Pope Francis touched the hearts of many especially the youth, the destitute, religious […]
The coffin of Pope Francis has been sealed in a private ceremony in St Peter’s Basilica, after some 250,000 mourners paid their respects. Public viewing of Pope Francis’s body ended on Friday. The ceremony, led by Cardinal-Camerlengo Kevin Farrell, began with the reading of a document listing the stages of Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s life and his […]
Awarding the degrees, Prof. Ngozi said the college is committed to theological research and research particularly in the area of sustained revival across the world. Uganda, The Nation That Laughs Through Its Tears In his own words, Mukono Born-Again Pastor, Bishop Samuel Lwandasa confessed that he could not believe his eyes when he received a communication […]
“There are no plans for a special delegation from Uganda to attend the burial. However, Ugandan seminarians and priests in Rome will represent the country at the Vatican. Instead, we have been asked to hold special prayers across the country, in dioceses, parishes, and homes,” Father Ssentubwe said. Uganda, The Nation That Laughs Through Its […]
The event will take place at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City. Afterwards, the pope’s body will be transferred to St. Mary Major in Rome. Vatican Shares Pictures of Pope Francis in Coffin The funeral of Pope Francis will take place on Saturday, with world leaders like US President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy […]
