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Conclave to Elect New Pope Set for May 7

Conclave to Elect New Pope Set for May 7

The Vatican is bracing for a pivotal moment in the history of the Roman Catholic Church, as the conclave to elect a new Pope will begin on May 7.This announcement was made by the Holy See Press Office, following a decision by the Cardinals present in Rome during their fifth General Congreg

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Uganda Media Sector Urges Protection of Journalists Ahead of Press Freedom Day

Uganda Media Sector Urges Protection of Journalists Ahead of Press Freedom Day

The Uganda Media Sector Working Group (UMSWG) has sounded the alarm over increasing threats to press freedom, urging authorities to guarantee the safety and independence of journalists ahead of the 2026 general elections.Speaking during a joint press conference held in Kampala to mark the

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Biden Meets Among at the Vatican

Biden Meets Among at the Vatican

KAMPALA | United States President Joe Biden and Speaker of Parliament Anita Among shared a moment of rare cordiality at the Vatican, where they attended the funeral rites for Pope Francis.The meeting, captured in photographs showing the two smiling warmly for the camera, came against a bac

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Pope’s Coffin Sealed Ahead of Funeral on Saturday

Pope’s Coffin Sealed Ahead of Funeral on Saturday

Pope Francis’ coffin has been solemnly sealed following a quiet and symbolic ceremony in St Peter’s Basilica, drawing to a close the final moments of public mourning for the beloved pontiff.After three days of lying in state that saw an estimated 250,000 people stream

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Kampala RCC Jane Muhindo Pays Tribute to Pope Francis

Kampala RCC Jane Muhindo Pays Tribute to Pope Francis

Kampala Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Jane Muhindo has paid tribute to Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, describing him as “a humble man of God” whose legacy of peace and compassion will continue to inspire generations across the African continent and beyond.RCC M

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Speaker Among Represents Museveni At Pope Francis Funeral

Speaker Among Represents Museveni At Pope Francis Funeral

Vatican City — The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, is currently in Vatican City, Rome, where she is representing President Museveni at the funeral of Pope Francis.The funeral, set to take place at St Peter’s Square on Saturday, will be attended by several world leaders, including U

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Israel deletes Pope Francis condolence tweet

Israel deletes Pope Francis condolence tweet

Israel deleted a social media post expressing sorrow for the death of Pope Francis, the Telegraph UK reportedA message on the country’s verified X account that read “Rest in Peace, Pope Francis. May his memory be a blessing”, was taken down hours after it was posted on Monday.

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IGG Kamya Hails Pope Francis’ Humility and Integrity at Lubaga Memorial

IGG Kamya Hails Pope Francis’ Humility and Integrity at Lubaga Memorial

The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Beti Kamya, has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Pope Francis, describing him as a global symbol of humility, integrity, and a tireless advocate against corruption.Kamya made the remarks during a memorial held at Lubaga Cathed

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Speaker Among Mourns Pope Francis as Devoted Spiritual Shepherd

Speaker Among Mourns Pope Francis as Devoted Spiritual Shepherd

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has joined millions of people around the world to mourn the death of Pope Francis.The Vatican on Easter Monday pronounced the Pope dead.In her condolence message, Among said the world has lost a devoted spiritual shepherd, committed to his fait

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'Grandpa Francis': A nation remembers the Pope who braved a typhoon for them

'Grandpa Francis': A nation remembers the Pope who braved a typhoon for them

BBC | Lashed by an off-season typhoon, Pope Francis stepped out on a rain-soaked makeshift stage in front of hundreds of thousands of weeping pilgrims in the central Philippines.Organisers had warned him to cancel the 2015 open air mass in Tacloban as the weather had worse

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