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Fare-thee-well Archbishop Lwanga Friday April 09 2021 Catholic bishops at the grave during the burial of Archbishop Lwanga at Rubaga Cathedral in Kampala yesterday. PHOTO/DAVID LUBOWA Summary In a condolence message read by Vice President Edward Ssekandi, President Museveni described Archbishop Lwanga as a humble and faithful servant of God whose noble actions and wise counsel facilitated the growth of the Christian faith in Uganda and beyond. Advertisement Rubaga Cathedral yesterday exploded into loud wails and outpouring of emotions as the casket bearing the remains of late Kampala Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga was lowered into a crypt inside the Church. The cathedral pews and the marques on the church grounds teemed with mourners who braved the scorching sun to witness the burial of a man revered as generous and pragmatic shepherd. ....
Daily Monitor Monday April 05 2021 Archbishop of Kampala Cyprian Kizito Lwanga (centre) joins other clergy at Namirembe Cathedral during the Way of The Cross on Good Friday. PHOTO/STEPHEN OTAGE Summary Kampala Archbishop, Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, had a lively participation in the public Way of the Cross on Good Friday, but to the shock of everyone, he never woke up from his sleep. He was 68. Our correspondent, Ritah Kemigisa, brings the prelate’s last public words, which he spoke on behalf of Uganda Joint Christian Council (UJCC), at the Anglican Namirembe Cathedral in Kampala. “My message will be in three parts; the first part is for appreciation, the second one is on the history of the Uganda Joint Christian Council (UJCC), which organises this event of Good Friday every year, and the third will be our joint Easter message as religious leaders under the Council. ....
The prayers will focus on peace during elections, but cautioned against having prayers while complaining. This comes after the Church of Uganda failed to participate in the recent three day National prayers organized by Joint Christian Council. He meanwhile also admitted to some disagreements within the Uganda Joint Christian Council. He however stressed that these differences are not as big as they are being made to look and they are being ironed out within the organisation. The archbishop has also asked Ugandans to actively turn up for voting. ....