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Lwanga s last public words called for an end to state kidnaps, killings
April 5, 2021 RIP: Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga at his last public appearance on Friday
The Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga’s last words to the nation were full of encouragement and an appeal to government to stop the state inspired kidnappings, torture and killings especially of members of the opposition.
Lwanga was found dead inside his residence at Lubaga on Saturday morning, according to the secretary general of the Episcopal Conference Monsignor John Baptist Kauta.
His death was announced just hours after Lwanga, who also doubled as the chairperson of the Uganda Joint Christian Council (UJCC) preached a message of hope for Uganda after jointly leading the Ecumenical Public Way of the Cross with his Anglican counterpart Dr Stephen Kaziimba at Namirembe on Friday.
Yesterday, Msgr Charles Kasibante, the Vicar General of Kampala Archdiocese, read the last speech of the Archbishop of Kampala, Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, during the 10am Mass at Rubaga Cathedral. Dr Lwanga was expected as the main celebrant and was going to read the speech. Sadly, he was found dead in his house a day before. Here is the speech.
“ Dear people of God, Christ is risen. He is risen indeed, alleluia! This is our traditional Easter greeting in which we express our joy and faith in the risen Lord.
The fifth article of our creed says; he descended into hell and on the third day, he rose from the dead. Christ who suffered died and was buried is now risen. Death no longer has the last word. Evil is defeated. The tables are turned and Christ our light is the true victor in the fight against forces of darkness.