Uganda
Archbishop Lwanga decries increasing cases of divorce
Daily Monitor

(Sadat Mbogo) Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, the Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese has decried the rising cases of divorce in Uganda citing lack of trust and fighting among married couples as the some of the causes. "You should always love and support each other to the fullest. Love your spouse like you do to your life. You have to know the role of the sacrament of holy matrimony and ensure that whatever you do is based on Christian norms and values," he said. (...)

Sud Sudan
Peace in South Sudan Vital to AMECEA and Especially Uganda, Says Archbishop Odama
Amecea

(Pamela Adinda) The 19th AMECEA Plenary Assembly held in Addis Ababa Ethiopia in July 2018 resolved to recommit itself in journeying with the Church and the people of South Sudan in their struggle towards a lasting peace. The AMECEA Bishops therefore reiterated their commitment to accompany South Sudan Council of Churches whose board of trustees organized the Vatican retreat in April 2019 where the two South Sudanese Leaders, (...)

Uganda
Abolita pena di morte per alcuni reati
Rivista Africa

Il parlamento dell’Uganda ha approvato una legge che abolisce la pena di morte obbligatoria per alcuni reati, modificando quattro diverse leggi che in precedenza prescrivevano la pena capitale, tra cui la legge anti-terrorismo, secondo quanto riportato dalla BBC. L’annuncio è stato dato martedì e se approvati dal presidente Yoweri Museveni, gli emendamenti limiteranno la pena di morte ai reati più gravi, a discrezione del giudice. (...)

Uganda
L'Ouganda abolit partiellement la peine de mort
africanews

Les députés ougandais se sont prononcés en faveur de l’abolition de peine de mort pour certains crimes. Même si la loi venait à être promulguée par le chef de l’Etat ougandais, les juges garderont une certaine marge de manœuvre qui leur permettra de trancher en fonction des infractions commises.
133 personnes attendent dans les couloirs de la mort en Ouganda. Aucune exécution n’a été enregistrée dans ce pays depuis deux décennies. Et selon la loi, en cas de non-exécution d’un détenu après trois ans, (...)

Uganda
Concerned: Increased kidnaps, disappearance of Ugandans worries Mbarara Archbishop
PML Daily

(Bob Aine) The ArchBishop of Mbarara Archdiocese, Paul Kamuza Bakyenga has decried the increasing cases of mysterious disappearance of Ugandans in the country which he says has created social unrest among the local citizens. Archbishop Bakyenga who was the main celebrant on Sunday, August 18, during the silver jubilee celebrations of St. Mary’s vocational school Kyamuhunga, (...)

Uganda
Santuario de Munyonyo en Uganda es elevado a dignidad de Basílica Menor

Gaudium Press

El Santuario de los Mártires de Munyonyo en Uganda fue elevado a la dignidad de Basílica Menor, a través de un decreto autorizado por el Papa Francisco y anunciado por el Cardenal Robert Sarah, Prefecto de la Congregación para el Culto Divino y la Disciplina de los Sacramentos, durante su reciente visita al país con motivo del Jubileo de los 50 años del SECAM. (...)

Africa
“I mali dell’Africa derivano da scelte sbagliate. È ora di cambiare” dice il Presidente di Caritas Africa
Fides

“La povertà in Africa è una scelta. I problemi dell'Africa derivano da scelte sbagliate. Questo accade quando si scelgono leader che non sono validi” ha affermato Sua Ecc. Mons. Gilbert Justice Yaw Anokye, Arcivescovo di Kumasi (Ghana) e Presidente di Caritas Africa, in un colloquio tenuto a margine della 18esima Assemblea Plenaria del SECAM (Simposio delle Conferenze Episcopali dell'Africa e del Madagascar), tenutosi a Kampala (...)

Africa
Rari filmati sulla storica Visita 50 ani fa di Paolo VI in Uganda

(a cura Redazione "Il sismografo")

"Caffestoria.it", sito di Simone M. Varisco, in questi giorni in cui si ricordano i 50 anni del primo Pellegrinaggio di un Papa in Africa, s. Paolo VI (31 agosto - 2 agosto 1969) offre - nella sezione "Vaticanovintage" - la possibilità di visionare alcuni video d'epoca che raccontano diversi importanti momenti di questo evento sul quale esistono poche fotografie e qualche filmato. - Video

Testo del Discorso di Papa Montini all'arrivo il 31 luglio 1969 all'Aeroporto di Kampala:

In questo momento benedetto, il Successore di Pietro e Vicario di Cristo, mette piede per la prima volta nella storia sul suolo d’Africa.
Noi rendiamo grazie a Dio per questo grande favore di un nuovo incontro con i popoli dell’Africa, che abbiamo cominciato a conoscere, ammirare e amare in occasione della. visita a questo vasto Continente sin da quando eravamo Arcivescovo di Milano e, poi, delle visite fatteci a Roma da Capi di Stato africani, da Ambasciatori, Vescovi, sacerdoti e fedeli. Siano rese grazie a Dio anche per le meraviglie della Sua grazia abbondantemente elargite a questo Continente e per la generosa risposta dell’Africa al messaggio evangelico; risposta della quale vi portiamo il Nostro riconoscimento con il pellegrinaggio al Santuario dei Martiri dell’Uganda, il cui sangue ha intriso la Croce di Cristo qui piantata dai primi missionari e la cui testimonianza all’amore più alto ha procurato onore e fama a tutta l’Africa.

Africa
Sentiments From Some AMECEA Bishops Delegates To SECAM’s 18th Plenary Assembly and Golden Jubilee Celebrations
Uganda

(Pamela Adinda) The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) on Sunday, July 29, concluded the celebrations of its Golden Jubilee as well as its 18th Plenary Assembly, which were held in Kampala-Uganda under the theme, “Church Family of God in Africa, (...)

Uganda
African bishops affirm family values
The Tablet

(Fredrick Nzwili) Bishops of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) on Sunday ended the 50th anniversary meeting of the continental body with a commitment to intensify the pastoral care of the family. In a list of pledges, the bishops who met in Kampala, Uganda from 22- 29 July emphasised the family – built on the union of man and woman – as the first unit of evangelisation. (...) 

African bishops applaud youth, women at close of high-stakes meeting (Elise Harris, Crux)

Africa
Les évêques d’Afrique et de Madagascar appellent à investir dans la formation du clergé et des laïcs
La Croix Africa

(Guy Aimé Eblotié) Dimanche 28 juillet, les épiscopats d’Afrique et de Madagascar ont clôturé les travaux marquants le jubilé d’or et de la 18e Assemblée plénière du Symposium des conférences épiscopales d’Afrique et de Madagascar (Sceam) par un message et des résolutions en vue de la formation des laïcs et du clergé. Il faut investir plus profondément dans la formation biblique, théologique, morale et spirituelle de tous les baptisés de l’Église d’Afrique et de Madagascar (...)

Uganda
A Kampala si è discusso sul futuro della Chiesa in Africa. Il cardinale Ouédraogo eletto presidente del Secam
L'Osservatore Romano

Il cardinale Philippe Nakellentuba Ouédraogo, arcivescovo di Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), è il nuovo presidente del Simposio delle Conferenze episcopali di Africa e Madagascar (Secam). Il porporato, che è stato eletto a Kampala, in Uganda, durante i lavori dell’assemblea plenaria svoltasi nel cinquantesimo anniversario della nascita del Secam, succede all’arcivescovo di Lubango, monsignor Gabriel Mbilingi.

Africa
Message from the 18th Plenary Assembly and Golden Jubilee of SECAM
(a cura Redazione "Il sismografo")

“That they may know Christ and have life in abundance” (Jn 17:3; 10:10).
1. The celebration of the Golden Jubilee of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) and its 18th Plenary Assembly took place from 19 to 29 July 2019, in Kampala (Uganda), on the theme “Church Family of God in Africa, celebrate your jubilee, proclaim Jesus Christ your Saviour”. At the end of this Plenary Assembly, which was devoted to pastoral reflections on the theme “That they may know Christ and have life in abundance” (Jn 17:3; 10:10). We, the Pastors address this Message to the Church Family of God in Africa and Madagascar

Africa
Nombran a presidente de la Conferencia de Obispos Africanos

Aci prensa

Durante la Asamblea Plenaria en el Jubileo de Oro de las Conferencias Episcopales de África y Madagascar (SECAM), los prelados africanos eligieron como su presidente al Obispo de Ouahigouya, el Cardenal Philippe Ouédraogo. La celebración del Jubileo del Simposio de SECAM y su 18° Asamblea Plenaria se llevó a cabo del 19 al 29 de julio de 2019, en Kampala (Uganda) acogiendo el tema “Para que conozcan a Cristo y tengan vida en abundancia”. En su mensaje final, dado el 28 de julio, SECAM llamó a su jubileo de oro “un tiempo de acción de gracias” y de comunión. El simposio dijo que el jubileo es “un compromiso al servicio de la reconciliación, la justicia y la paz que promueve la comunión (...)

Uganda
Lay people advocate for more opportunities for collaboration within the Church
Amecea

(Jacinta W. Odongo) The 18th Plenary Assembly and Golden Jubilee celebration of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) is almost coming to conclusion. The event is held in the Ugandan Capital of Kampala, under the theme, “Church-Family of God in Africa, Celebrate your Jubilee! Proclaim and Welcome Christ your Saviour", with over 300 delegates from Africa, Madagascar, Europe, America, Asia and beyond including 9 cardinals, 55 archbishops, 106 bishops, about 60 priests, religious men, women, laity and youth, (...)

Uganda
Cardinal Ouédraogo, Archbishop of Ouagadougou elected SECAM President
SECAM

His Eminence Philippe Nakellentuba Cardinal Ouédraogo, Archbishop of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso and Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria Consolatrice al Tiburtino has been elected President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of African and Madagascar (SECAM). Born on 25 January 1945, he was ordained Priest of Kaya, Burkina Faso on 14 July 1973. (...) 
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Uganda
Cardinal Turkson Calls for Inclusivity in Service and Trustworthiness of Church Leaders
Amecea

(Pamela Adinda) His Eminence Peter Kodwo Appiah Cardinal Turkson, has challenged the African Bishops to strive to be more inclusive in their service to the people entrusted to them by God.In his homily on Friday, July 26, during the daily Eucharistic Celebrations at Speke Resort in Kampala Uganda where delegates are currently meeting for the 18th Plenary Assembly and Golden Jubilee of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), (...)

Uganda
SECAM prelates praise Good Samaritan sisters
New Vision

(Mathias Mazinga) The late evening visit was part of the three-station tour of selected places of religious and national significance that was organized for them by the Uganda Episcopal Conference, their host. Catholic Prelates (and other delegates) attending the on-going plenary assembly of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (...) 

SECAM prelates visit Nabulagala

Uganda
Père Donatien Nshole: «L’épiscopat de RD-Congo est affranchi de la peur»
La Croix Africa

(Lucie Sarr) À la clôture du cinquantenaire du Symposium des Conférences épiscopales d’Afrique et de Madagascar (Sceam) qui se déroule à Kampala, en Ouganda, depuis le 20 juillet, la Conférence épiscopale nationale du Congo (Cenco) constitue l’une des plus fortes délégations. Elle a été reçue par le président ougandais Yoweri Museveni, mardi 23 juillet. Son secrétaire général, le père Donatien Nshole, a confié à La Croix Africa les secrets de cette rencontre mais aussi les apports de la Cenco aux débats. (...)

Uganda
Bishop Zziwa explains why Catholic bishops had to unite
New Vision

(Mathias Mazinga) During the Second Vatican Council that convened in Rome, in 1962 - 1965, African bishops developed a desire to establish a solidarity forum in which they could discuss and address issues pertaining to the Church in Africa. -- The Catholic Bishops of Africa and Madagascar are in Kampala for the 18th assembly of their umbrella organisation, Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM). (...)