Pope Leo XIV Emphasizes Marriage and Family Values After Surgery
Editorial Pope Leo the Fourteenth has called for greater protection of marriage and family life, saying genuine marital love goes beyond physical attraction to include fidelity, mutual sacrifice and lifelong commitment. Speaking during his first weekly general audience since undergoing lung surgery, the Pope said the responsibility to protect marriage and family life is more […]
Continue ReadingBishop Kisembo Urges Parents to Invest in Children Education
Christine Akankunda The Bishop of Ruwenzori Diocese, the Rt. Rev. Reuben Kisembo Amooti, has urged parents to support their children’s education, not because they have a lot of wealth, but for the good future of their children. Bishop Kisembo made the call yesterday while preaching during the burial of the late Peter Monday Ndoleriire Akiiki, […]
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Mission Sunday:Bishop Muhiirwa Calls on Christians to Recognize Oneness in Proclaiming the Gospel
Claire N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K.Muhiirwa Akiiki, has asked Christians to recognize oneness in proclaiming the gospel, explaining that the oneness is received at Baptism, when Christians share in the priesthood of Christ. The made the call while presiding over Mission Sunday at Virika Cathedral Fort Portal City […]
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Virika Cathedral Renovation Project Worth UGX 3.460 Billion Officially Closed
Alice The five-year Virika Cathedral renovation project, which cost 3.460 billion shillings, has officially been closed, with the project committee handing over its final reports to the Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa. The official closure ceremony was held over the weekend at Arch Echo Lodge Hotel in Harubaho, Fort […]
Continue ReadingSt. Augustine Kigaraale Opened as 38th Parish in Fort Portal Diocese
Alice The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa, has officially opened St. Augustine Kigaraale Catholic Parish in Kyenjojo District yesterday October 11, 2026, making it the 38th parish in the diocese The occasion , attracted hundreds of Christians witnessing the inauguration of the new parish, carved out of Katoosa Parish […]
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All Papal Audiences Cancelled as Pope Leo Heads to Gemelli Hospital
Editorial All the Pope’s audiences have been cancelled as Pope Leo XIV prepares to be admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital today, Tuesday, for surgery to remove a small, localized nodule from his lung. The Vatican yesterday evening said the cancellations will run until October 20th, and that his hospital stay after the operation is expected […]
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Fort Portal Catholic Diocese Launches First-Ever Laudato Si Green Festival
Alice K Fort Portal Catholic Diocese has held its first-ever Laudato Si Youth Initiative Green Festival, with a call for young people to take the lead in protecting the environment. The festival was held at Saaka Holy Cross Novitiate in Fort Portal City hosted by St. Maria gorret girl’s secondary attracted members of Laudato Si from […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa Urges Learners to Detach from Material Things
Alice The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa, has urged learners to embrace the spirit of detachment from material possessions, saying happiness does not depend on the things one owns. Preaching during the Laudato Si Green Festival held at Saaka Holy Cross Novitiate in Fort Portal City, Bishop Muhiirwa encouraged […]
Continue ReadingTooro Muslims Ask Omukama for More Cabinet Slots
Editorial Muslim leaders in Tooro have asked Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I to include more Muslims in his cabinet. Speaking during Juma prayers yesterday attended by the King at Kabarole Main Mosque in Fort Portal City, Tooro Muslim District Khadi Sheikh Abdu Karim Hakim said the request is not for an all-Muslim cabinet, but for […]
Continue ReadingKahunge Parish Priest Prays for Candidates ahead of UNEB
By Our Reporter The Kahunge Catholic Parish Priest in Fort Portal Diocese, Rev. Fr. Benedicto Kakwezi Araali, has joined other religious leaders in praying for candidates ahead of the 2026 academic year examinations. Fr. Kakwezi made the prayer today at his office at Kahunge Catholic Parish headquarters, dedicating Primary Seven, Senior Four and Senior Six […]
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