Kampala — A CATHOLIC Italian priest serving here has said Uganda must resist pressure from Europe and the US to legalise abortion.

"Adopt children, don't kill them. Hope Uganda does not legalise abortion," Rev. Fr. Felix Sciqnnqmeo (right), said.

Sciqnnqmeo was leading prayers to mark the World Peace Day at Kamwokya Holy Trinity Church. The day is celebrated every January 1.

The celebrations started with a peace march led by Uganda's St. Egidio Community members who were joined by other Christians.

The day run under the theme "Peace in all lands."

The St. Egidio Community is an Italy-based organisation which advocates for peace and dialogue worldwide.

Similar celebrations were held in Gulu district.

Sciqnnqmeo also called for respect for human rights to promote peace in the world.

He also warned the Police against using their job to harass people as a punishment for not giving in to their demands for bribes.