President Yoweri Museveni has hailed the impact of Christianity Uganda.
In a speech delivered by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa, at the Uganda martyr’s canonization anniversary in Vatican City, Museveni was quoted saying: “Christianity added value to our efforts to understand God and the fear of God.” He added that Uganda’s indigenous groups already believed in one God, Ruhanga, Nyamuhanga but Christianity enhanced this understanding.
The ceremony held on October 20, 2024 at St Peter’s Basilica, Vatican was led by Chief celebrant, His Eminence Cardinal Peter K.A. Turkson, Chancellor of the Pontifical Academy for Sciences and Special Envoy of Pope Francis.
President Museveni pointed out Christian values like loving one’s neighbour and hard work as principles that guided Uganda’s movement during armed conflict, blending positive cultural practices with Christian teaching.
He further commended the symposium’s themes including preserving nature and promoting social and environmental issues.
