His election represents continuity with the papacy of the late Pope Francis, and he is expected to continue Francis’ reforms of the church as well as his focus on poverty and marginalized people. ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost – now known as Pope Leo XIV — is the first pope from …
Read More »New church built by Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo launched in Agago
Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Gulu Archdiocese, Raphael p’ Mony Wokorach, has officially blessed and commissioned a newly built Catholic church in Lukwangole Parish, Patongo Sub-County, Agago District. The church was constructed by the Chief Justice, Alfonse Owiny-Dollo. Construction of St. Matthew’s Chapel began in 2024. …
Read More »Pope Leo XIV: Church must respond to digital revolution
In his first address to the College of Cardinals, Pope Leo XIV invokes the legacy of both Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIII, saying that he wants the Church to “respond to a new industrial revolution and to the development of artificial intelligence.” Vatican, Italy | VATICAN NEWS | In …
Read More »The Empire In the Cathedral: Would Jesus recognise His Church?
COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | The death of a Pope is no private affair. Over 50 heads of state descended upon Rome, standing beneath Michelangelo’s dome to honour a man whose life mirrored a carpenter from Galilee. Cloaked in diplomacy, spectacle, and centuries of ritual, they gather not just to …
Read More »🟪 CATHOLIC BISHOPS: Uganda is on the edge
Catholic Bishops Warn of Risky Future, Urge Immediate Action to Address Uganda’s Societal Challenges Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Catholic Bishops under the Uganda Episcopal Conference have raised a critical alarm over the country’s escalating societal challenges, warning that if these issues are not addressed, Uganda could …
Read More »Gunmen raid Mpumalanga Church, rob worshippers
Johannesburg, South Africa | ALL AFRICA.COM | Police in Mpumalanga are investigating an armed robbery at a Kwamhlanga church, where three masked men stormed a night prayer service on March 30, firing a gunshot before robbing congregants of cash and mobile phones, reports IOL. The attackers, who spoke Sesotho, forced …
Read More »Pakwach Church seeks shs3.2 billion for expansion, renovation
Pakwach, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Clerics at Our Lady of Trust Catholic Church in Pakwach district are seeking 3.2 billion Shillings to renovate and expand the 66-year-old Church. The church, which falls under Pakwach Parish, Nebbi Catholic Diocese, was built in 1958. The Pastoral Coordinator of Nebbi Catholic Diocese, …
Read More »Christ The King warns of fraudsters using Msgr Kalumba’s Anniversary to collect money
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Christians at Christ The King Catholic Church in Kampala have been cautioned about fraudsters claiming to be collecting funds for the anniversary of their Parish Priest Msgr Gerald Kalumba. Kalumba will mark 50 years of priesthood in May. The fraudsters are using online systems including …
Read More »Mukono Diocese appoints Namirembe reject
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rev. Abel Sserwanja Merewooma who was dismissed for allegedly forging academic documents, has been appointed to serve in Mukono Diocese. Rev. Merewooma was dismissed by Namirembe Diocese on November 20, 2024, just months after being transferred to Kitegomba Church in Gayaza Archdeaconry from St. …
Read More »NOVEMBER 9: Tororo Diocese laity to raise money to rehabilitate St Anthony’s Hospital
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Tororo Archdiocese Development Association of the Laity (TADAL) will on November 9 hold a grand fundraising dinner in support of the renovation of St Anthony’s Hospital in Tororo. Parliament Speaker Anita Annet Among and Archbishop Dr. Emmanuel Obbo will grace the fundraising dinner to be …
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