Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church is preparing for one of its most sacred and time-honoured rituals — the election of a new pontiff.Out of the current 252 cardinals worldwide, only 138 who are under the age of 80 will converge at the Vatican to participate in the p
Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, is being mourned by millions across the world. His legacy as a spiritual leader, human rights advocate, and reformer has prompted tributes from heads of state, religious leaders, and global institutions.Known for his humili
A government toxicologist has told the High Court in Kampala that the presence of gunshot residue (GSR) on a person cannot be used to determine whether they fired a gun, casting fresh light on the complex forensic details in the ongoing trial of Molly Katanga.Dr Jaffer Kisitu, a toxicologi
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement on Monday, ending an often turbulent reign marked by division and tension as he sought to overhaul the hidebound institution.He was 88, and had recently survived a se
The Papal Nuncio to Uganda, Archbishop Luigi Bianco, has officially communicated the death of a prince of the Catholic Church to the Archbishop of Kampala, Paul Ssemwogerere, and to the entire Catholic community in Uganda.In a solemn message, the nuncio relayed that Pope Francis, at exactl
Uganda has joined the global Catholic community in mourning the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, describing him as a unifying and compassionate spiritual leader whose legacy will live on in the hearts of Ugandans.In an official statement on Monday, the Minister of ICT and National Guida
Italy’s top football league, Serie A, has postponed all Easter Monday fixtures in honour of Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88 after battling double pneumonia.The Lega Nazionale Professionisti Serie A announced the decision on Sunday evening, stating that both Serie A and Pri
Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere has issued a stark warning against the rising tide of dishonesty, betrayal, and moral decline in Uganda.Preaching during Easter Monday Mass at Lubaga Cathedral, he lamented the deepening culture of greed and selfish ambition, urging the faithful to recommit to t
Kiyinda-Mityana Anglican Bishop James Bukomeko has extended heartfelt condolences to the Roman Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis, praising the late pontiff as a global spiritual father, peace advocate, and tireless humanitarian.“We have lost a spiritual father. Pope Fra
Mubende Police have granted bail to National Unity Platform (NUP) leaders Pafuladito Kyeyune and Damsen Kakooza following their arrest on April 17 for allegedly obstructing President Museveni’s convoy.Kyeyune, the NUP District Chairperson for Mubende, and Kakooza, a councillor for Kalong
