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Uganda Martyrs Day: President urges Christians to lead by example in fostering peace
The president of Uganda urged believers gathered at the Namugongo Shrine for this year’s Martyrs’ Day Pilgrimage to be at... Read more
Uganda’s Catholic dioceses notified of limited stock of altar wine for Mass
Catholic dioceses in Uganda have been notified of a limited stock of wine for Masses due to delays in shipping. Read more
Family life, ‘bonding together’ behind spread of Christianity in Africa, U.S. bishop says
Bishop John Patrick Dolan of Phoenix returned from a 12-day trip to the African countries of Ethiopia, Uganda, and Kenya... Read more
Ugandan diocese observes five-day prayer for victims of secondary school attack
On June 16, suspected members of the Allied Democratic Forces reportedly attacked the school, killing some 41 people, including 38... Read more
Kampala archbishop dies at age 68
Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga of Kampala was found dead in his room Saturday morning. He was 68, and had preached... Read more
Beatification cause of ‘mother of lepers’ opens in Poland
The beatification cause of a Polish missionary doctor known as the “mother of lepers” was opened Sunday. Read more
Priests arrested for public Mass celebrations during coronavirus shutdowns
Amid lockdowns responding to the coronavirus pandemic, at least three priests were arrested Sunday for celebrating Mass publicly, in alleged... Read more
Amid Uganda Ebola scare, Catholic aid group is ready to help
Catholic Relief Services is monitoring the health situation in Uganda, following two confirmed deaths from the Ebola virus. Read more
A 22 year-old Texan began a Catholic school for Uganda’s deaf children
Rannah Evetts had always wanted to go to Africa. She has no explanation for it, other than that God had... Read more
Catholic input ‘ignored’ in Uganda’s new sex-ed program, bishops say
A new sex-education program created by the government of Uganda will be rejected by Christian schools unless considerable revisions are... Read more
Millions travel to basilica shrine for Uganda Martyrs' Day
They came by plane, by bus, and even on foot: pilgrims traveled thousands of miles to Uganda's Catholic shrine for... Read more
This couple gave up everything to help Sudanese refugees in Uganda
Selling everything and moving to Uganda to work with refugees is not likely on many people's to-do list. In fact,... Read more
'We cannot keep quiet' – Ugandan archbishop stands against domestic violence
An archdiocese in southeastern Uganda aims to eliminate domestic violence. Read more
Pope to Ugandan youth: You are a people of martyrs
On his last day in Uganda, Pope Francis heard testimonies of suffering from young people and praised Ugandan’s faith, which... Read more
Pope Francis’ road map for the faith? Serve the poor.
The world is marked by growing indifference, but Christians cannot forget Christ’s call to serve the poor, Pope Francis stressed... Read more
Like the martyrs, witness to Jesus with your life, Pope tells Ugandans
Marking his first full day in Uganda with Mass to celebrate the nation’s martyrs, Pope Francis said the call to... Read more
Africa's bishops offer Pope Francis prayers and a warm welcome
Ahead of the papal visit to Africa, the continent’s bishops have sent Francis a message of welcome. They emphasized the... Read more
Africa abuzz ahead of Pope’s visit, Ugandan archbishop says
As his country gets ready to receive their spiritual ‘grandfather,’ Archbishop John Baptist Odama of Gulu, Uganda said Pope Francis’... Read more
Ugandans are eagerly preparing for papal visit with prayer, penance
In anticipation of Pope Francis’ first visit to their country, the head of the Ugandan bishops' conference has called on... Read more
Vatican officially confirms Pope Francis' visit to Africa in November
The Vatican today officially announced that Pope Francis will travel to Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Republic in November,... Read more
