More pilgrims from different parts of the country, especially those traveling on foot, continue to flock to Namugongo ahead of the Martyrs' Day on June 3rd. Large numbers of pilgrims are expected.
As Uganda enacts a law that imposes harsh penalties, including the death penalty, for homosexuality, the silence from the country's bishops is deafening, says Juan Carlos Cruz Chellew.
According to a statement from Church of Uganda Provincial Secretariat Communications Office, only 200 VIPs are expected to attend the event at Namugongo Anglican Shrine