Kyabazinga Mourns Pope Francis
The Kyabazinga of Busoga, His Highness William Gabula Wilberforce Nadiope IV, has joined world leaders—including President Museveni—in mourning the death of Pope Fran...
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Amb Bernadette Olowo-Freers Recalls 'Humbling' Moment She Became First Woman Vatican Envoy in 900 Years
Ambassador Bernadette Olowo-Freers still remembers the day—January 24, 1975—when she walked into the Vatican to present her credentials as Uganda’s envoy.It was a m...
Pope Francis was an extraordinary spiritual leader, says Museveni
President Museveni has paid tribute to the late Pope Francis, describing him as an extraordinary spiritual leader whose legacy of compassion, humility, and interfaith uni...
Pope Francis Funeral to be Held on Saturday as Vatican Releases Image of Open Coffin
The Vatican has announced detailed arrangements for the farewell of the late Pope Francis, whose body will be transferred to St Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday at 11am lo...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino Pays Tribute to Pope Francis: “Football Has Lost a Friend”
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has paid tribute to Pope Francis following the pontiff’s passing on April 21, describing him as a “friend of football” and a leader...
138 Cardinals to Elect New Pope as Vatican Prepares for Conclave
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 cu...
Tributes to Pope Francis: A Legacy of Compassion and Unity
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...
Pope Francis Dies Aged 88
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 mar...
Pope’s Representative in Uganda Announces the Passing of a Prince of the Catholic Church
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 Ssemwoger...
Uganda Mourns the Passing of Pope Francis, Recalls His Deep Connection to the Country
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...