KAMPALA- President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today joined the rest of the world to express his sadness following the death of Pope Francis who died yesterday morning and is to be buried on Saturday.
“It is with profound sadness that I have received the news of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.On behalf of the Government and the people of the Republic of Uganda, and on my own behalf, I extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to you and, through you, to the entire Catholic Church worldwide” President Museveni said.
The Ugandan President disclosed that His Holiness Pope Francis will be remembered as an extraordinary spiritual leader and a deeply respected theologian whose unwavering commitment to the faith revitalized the Church’s mission in an increasingly secular world.
He said that Pope Francis voice for peace, social justice, compassion, and humility touched the hearts of millions and inspired hope among the faithful.
“His readiness and enthusiasm to deal with other faiths such as the Moslems, the Orthodox Christians, etc, meant that he was a religious leader who was truly in the Kisinde (track) of Jesus as Jesus taught us in the parable of the Good Samaritan in the book of Luke 10:29-37. His legacy of love, unity, and service to humanity will endure for generations to come,” He said.
“We stand in solidarity with Catholics in Uganda and around the globe during this time of mourning. May his soul rest in eternal peace” He concluded.
Meanwhile the Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Uganda, the Most Rev Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has extended his heartfelt condolences to Ugandan Roman Catholics and believers around the world following the death of Pope Francis.
Archbishop Kaziimba Mugalu issued a statement today morning where he expressed solidarity with the Catholic community in Uganda and the entire world noting the deep sorrow felt across the Christian world.
He also reflected on the Pope’s historic visit to Uganda in 2015, highlighting its lasting significance as the Anglican Church of Uganda prepares to commemorate the Uganda Martyrs.
During that visit in 20q5, Pope Francis made a historical tour and visited the Uganda Martyrs Museum at the Anglican site in Namugongo, where he unveiled a dedication stone and offered a prayer.
Archbishop Kaziimba recalled the Pope’s hope that the Uganda Martyrs would continue to inspire generations of youth to follow Christ and further praised the late pontiff’s unwavering dedication to young people, his pro-life stance, and his tireless advocacy for the poor and oppressed.
