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.
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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.
UGANDA: President Museveni Joins Country in Mourning Death of Archbishop Lwanga
By Rahab Kuria
KAMPALA, APRIL 3, 2021 (CISA) – “With profound grief, I have learnt of the death of Kampala Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga. I join the Catholic Church, all religious faithful, and the country in mourning Archbishop Lwanga. He has died in faith. May God grant his soul eternal repose,” reads a statement by President Yoweri Museveni following the death of the Archbishop of Kampala.
“Although religion gives us the comfort that when we die, it is because God has called us, I want our people to stay here as long as possible. Hence doctors should have explored all options when dealing with known conditions like the one that killed Archbishop Lwanga,” President Museveni added.
Daily Monitor
Monday April 05 2021
The clergy led by the Vicar General of Kampala, Msgr Charles Kasibante (centre), with officials from Mengo Kingdom led by Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga (3rd left) and political leaders led by State minister for Higher Education John Chrysostom Muyingo (5th left) during the Easter Mass at Rubaga Cathedral, Kampala, yesterday. PHOTO/MICHAEL KAKUMIRIZI
Summary
A number of notable public figures attended the Easter Mass at Rubaga Cathedral where they praised the late archbishop for his openness in dealing with injustices.
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As Christians celebrate Easter season, it is business unusual, especially, in the Catholic Church following the abrupt death of Dr Cyprian Lwanga Kizito, the Archbishop of Kampala. Our team captured the mood in different places of worship yesterday.
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