Tag Archives: faith

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Muslim community and the Democratic Party are mourning the death of Sheikh Abdul Kadir Mbogo. The Muslim cleric and veteran died on Friday evening at the age of 96, according to the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council. In his condolence message, His Eminence Sheikh Shaban …

Sydney, Australia | THE INDEPENDENT | The ordination of Lawrence Zimbe at St Brendan’s Church in Annandale has underscored a growing religious and diplomatic bridge between Australia and Uganda. The Most Rev. Danny Meagher presided over the ceremony, which drew a capacity crowd, including 15 priests and 10 seminarians. Among …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | World Wide Fund for Nature-WWF Uganda is partnering with faith communities and conservation groups from the Albertine Rift to restore forest cover. The initiative is under the Beliefs and Values Programme, which is bringing together the two groups to protect and restore biodiversity. Philip …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bishop Charles Martin Wamika of Jinja Diocese delivered a powerful message, urging Catholics to embrace their faith openly and without hesitation. During a mass commemorating the Martyrs’ Day, attended by devoted pilgrims from various backgrounds, Bishop Wamika emphasized the importance of expressing one’s beliefs to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Christians have resorted to small prayer groups following the nationwide closure of churches because of the Covid19 pandemic. Prayers houses have remained under lock and key since March 18th when President, Yoweri Museveni banned congregational prayers and all forms of social gatherings to contain …

Kibeho, Rwanda | AFP | Christian pilgrims gather each year in their thousands in the southern Rwandan hill town of Kibeho, some hopeful of miracles where three schoolgirls said the Virgin Mary came to them. A service held Monday in the small, isolated town marked the 35th anniversary of the …