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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Peace in First Sunday Address

May 11, 2025    By admin

Vatican: Pope Leo XIV has appealed for no more war in his first Sunday address at the Vatican, urging world powers to pursue peace. Reflecting on current global conflicts, the newly elected pontiff called for a lasting resolution to the war in Ukraine, a ceasefire in Gaza, and welcomed Saturday’s... Read More

Christians Urged to Pray for Women Facing Marital Challenges.

May 11, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: As Uganda joins the rest of the world to celebrate Mother’s Day, the North Kigezi Mothers Union President, Joan Kyanshemeza Mutungi, has called on Christians to pray for women who are struggling in their marriages. Mutungi made the appeal yesterday during Mother’s Day celebrations held at St. John’s Kagati... Read More

Robert Prevost Becomes First American Pope, Takes Name Leo XIV

May 8, 2025    By admin

Vatican: Robert Prevost has been elected as the new pope and will be known as Pope Leo XIV. He is the first American to become the leader of the Catholic Church. The 69-year-old was welcomed with loud cheers from thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square. He appeared on... Read More

Andrew Kikira Hails Bishop Onesmus for Transformational Leadership

April 29, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: The aspiring Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality, Ankunda Andrew Kikira, has applauded the Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesmus Asiimwe, for the transformative work he is spearheading within the diocese. Speaking in an interview with our news reporter following the celebration of Bishop Onesmus’ second anniversary... Read More

Ankunda Kikira Urges Voters to Choose Leaders, Not Rulers

April 20, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: The aspiring Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality, Ankunda Andrew Kikira, has urged the public to vote for leaders, not rulers, in the upcoming elections. Ankunda made this call on Easter Sunday while handing over a keyboard and microphones to Christians of St. Francis Nyabihinga Catholic Hiika, under Nyakibale... Read More

Religious Leaders in Rukungiri Use Easter to Call for Spiritual Renewal, Family Unity, and Moral Responsibility.

April 20, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: As Christians across the globe celebrated Easter Sunday on April 20, religious leaders in Rukungiri District used the occasion to urge believers to reflect on their spiritual lives, strengthen family bonds, and uphold moral values. Delivering his Easter message at Emmanuel Cathedral in Kinyasano Ward, Western Division, Rukungiri Municipality,... Read More

Why do Christians Celebrate Easter?

April 20, 2025    By admin

Editor’s pick: Easter is celebrated by Christians to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, as described in the New Testament of the Bible. According to Christian beliefs, Jesus was crucified on Good Friday, and three days later, on Easter Sunday, He rose from the dead, symbolizing victory... Read More

Thousands Turn Up for Way of the Cross in Rukungiri on Good Friday

April 19, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: Thousands of Christians gathered at Christ the King Catholic Parish Church in Eastern Division, Rukungiri Municipality, to take part in the Way of the Cross as part of Good Friday commemorations. The procession on April 18, which retraced the final journey of Jesus to Calvary, began at Christ the... Read More