Thousands of Catholic pilgrims from around the world have gathered in Uganda to celebrate Martyrs Day, where more than 20 Catholics converts were executed 124 years ago on the instructions of King Mwanga of Buganda.
At least 20 Anglican converts were also executed by the king, who allegedly took offence to the conversion of his subjects.
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