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Uganda:
Kiir, Kagame Expected to Attend Papal Mass
Monitor, 27 November 2015
South Sudan President Salva Kiir and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame are expected in the country today for the Pope's open-air Mass tomorrow, which President Museveni will… Read more »
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Uganda:
Pope Francis - Loved, Loathed for Vatican Reforms
Monitor, 27 November 2015
In this third and last part of our special series based on British author, Austen Ivereigh's book, 'The Great Reformer: Francis and the making of a radical Pope,' Daily Monitor's… Read more »
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Uganda:
Pioneer Jesuit Pontiff Motivates 450-Year-Old Order
Monitor, 27 November 2015
Francis, formerly Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, is the first Jesuit to become Pope in the religious Order's 450 years history. Read more »
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Uganda:
Welcome to Uganda, Pope Francis
Monitor, 27 November 2015
With excitement, we welcome Pope Francis, who arrives in Uganda this afternoon. Read more »
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Uganda:
Rights Group Wants Pope Francis to Address Human Rights Issues in Uganda
Monitor, 26 November 2015
The New York based Human Rights Watch (HRW) group has written to Pope Francis requesting him to speak out against some issues of human rights abuses both in Kenya where he arrived… Read more »
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Uganda:
Government Unveils Final Pope Programme
Monitor, 26 November 2015
Government yesterday issued guidelines that will apply to dignitaries and the public at the designated venues, which Pope Francis will visit when he arrives in the country. Read more »
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Uganda:
Presidential Candidates Invited for Papal Mass
Monitor, 26 November 2015
The Catholic Church has extended invitations to all presidential candidates for the open-air Mass to be presided over by Pope Francis this Saturday. Read more »
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Uganda:
Role of Catholic Church in Bringing Peace to Northern Uganda
Monitor, 26 November 2015
The Catholic Church under Acholi Religious Leaders Peace Initiative, was instrumental in bringing peace in northern Uganda under the leadership of John Baptist Odama Archbishop of… Read more »
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Uganda:
Maintain Good Work Done to Receive the Pope
Monitor, 26 November 2015
For the last couple of months, there have been on-going works throughout Kampala in preparation for the historic visit of Pope Francis. Read more »
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Uganda:
Vatican Security Team in Uganda
Citizen, 25 November 2015
The Vatican advance security team yesterday arrived in the country and made various spot checks at places Pope Francis is expected to visit during his three-day visit that starts… Read more »
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Uganda:
Pope to Visit Anglican Martyrs Shrine in Uganda
ACNS, 25 November 2015
Pope Francis will visit the shrine to the Anglican Martyrs in Namugongo on Saturday during a visit to Uganda and Kenya, before visiting the Roman Catholic shrine where he will… Read more »
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Uganda:
Police Releases Traffic Guidelines for Papal Visit
Observer, 25 November 2015
Police has warned the public of traffic interruptions on Kampala-Entebbe road on Friday this week when Pope Francis arrives in the country for his three-day visit. Read more »
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Uganda:
Ugandans Lobby for Cardinal As Pope Francis Arrives
Observer, 25 November 2015
Pope Francis arrives in Africa today for the first time in his papacy, amid high expectations and tension. Read more »
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Uganda:
Gay Rights Activists Hope for the Pope's Blessings
IPS, 24 November 2015
This week Pope Francis is making his first trip to Africa in his as leader of the Catholic church. While mass excitement is building in the three host countries, Kenya, Uganda and… Read more »
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Uganda:
Monitor Pope Francis' Visit Souvenir Magazine Out Today
Monitor, 24 November 2015
Monitor Publications Ltd (MPL) has produced a souvenir magazine to commemorate Pope Francis' visit to Uganda. The magazine, which contains special features such as the story of how… Read more »
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Uganda:
Pope Francis' Advance Team Arrives
Monitor, 24 November 2015
The Vatican advance security team yesterday arrived in the country and made various spot checks at places Pope Francis is expected to visit during his three-day visit that starts… Read more »
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Uganda:
12,800 Police for Pope's Visit
Monitor, 24 November 2015
As the count down to Pope Francis' visit draws closer, Police have lined up 12,000 police officers to ensure security during Pope Francis' visit. An additional 800 traffic police… Read more »
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Uganda:
Pope Francis - I Am Looking Forward to Ugandan Trip
Monitor, 23 November 2015
Pope Francis has said ahead of his voyage to Uganda this week, that he looks forward to especially meeting with the youth. Read more »
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Uganda:
Pope Meetings - Venues to Close Three Hours Before Pontiff Arrives
Monitor, 23 November 2015
All those planning to listen to the homilies of Pope Francis in person will have to be at the designated venues at least three hours before the Pontiff's arrival. Read more »
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Uganda:
Police Deploys 12,000 for Pope Francis Visit
Observer, 23 November 2015
Police will deploy 12,000 officers during Pope Francis' three-day visit to Uganda scheduled November 27-29. Read more »
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Uganda:
Rwandans to Witness Pope's Visit to Uganda
New Times, 21 November 2015
Several Rwandans are planning to visit Uganda during Pope Francis's visit scheduled to take place on November 27. Read more »