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Way of the Cross procession unites faithful on Good Friday
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Left to right: Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese, Paul Ssemogerere; Chairman of the Uganda Episcopal Conference, Dr. Anthony Zziwa; Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu; and Archbishop of the Orthodox Church, Metropolitan Y. Muzeeyi, during Good Friday prayers held on April 18, 2025, at Old Kampala. The service marked the day Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. PHOTO/MICHAEL KAKUMIRIZI
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A man in prayer on April 18, 2025, as Christians marked Good Friday, the day Jesus Christ was crucified. PHOTO/MICHAEL KAKUMIRIZI
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Thousands of faithful gathered at Calvary Hill in Mirama Village, Rwampara District, for Good Friday celebrations during the Way of the Cross, where they climbed the hill in devotion. Fr Charles Lwanga Mutabaruka, who led the faithful, urged them to pray for strong faith to overcome evil and life's hardships. PHOTO/JOVITA KYARISIIMA
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Vice President Jesca Alupo (in purple dress) speaks with religious leaders, Archbishop of Kampala Paul Ssemogerere (left), Archbishop of the Church of Uganda Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu (2nd left), and Bishop of Namirembe Moses Banja (4th left), as Uganda Episcopal Conference Chairperson Bishop Anthony Zziwa (right) and State Minister for Kampala Kabuye Kyofatogabye (in yellow) look on. This was after the joint ecumenical Way of the Cross prayers on April 18, 2025, at Old Kampala. PHOTO/MICHAEL KAKUMIRIZI
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Rev Fr Anthony Musala leads the faithful through one of the readings during the Ecumenical Public Way of the Cross. PHOTO/MICHAEL KAKUMIRIZI
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Faithful gather in prayer at Lubaga Cathedral ahead of the Ecumenical Public Way of the Cross, as the world marked Good Friday, the day Christ was crucified. PHOTO/MICHAEL KAKUMIRIZI
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Archbishop of Kampala, Paul Ssemogerere (left), leads the faithful in prayers at Lubaga Cathedral before they marched to Old Kampala SS playgrounds for the Good Friday joint prayers commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus. PHOTO/MICHAEL KAKUMIRIZI
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The faithful take part in the ecumenical Way of the Cross prayers at Lubaga Cathedral as Christians marked Good Friday, the day Jesus was crucified. PHOTO/MICHAEL KAKUMIRIZI
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Paula Ndagire, a pupil from Cevic School of the Deaf, is helped by the Archbishop of Kampala, Paul Ssemogerere (left), and the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu (right), to read the second reading during the Ecumenical Way of the Cross prayers at Old Kampala. PHOTO/MICHAEL KAKUMIRIZI
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KAMULI: Women carry a cross to the next station during the Christian Good Friday procession in Kamuli Municipality on April 18, 2025.
PHOTO BY: Sam Opio Caleb
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KAMULI: Believers carry a cross to the next station during the Christian Good Friday procession in Kamuli Municipality on April 18, 2025.
PHOTO BY: Sam Opio Caleb
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KABALE: Trade State Minister David Bahati joins Kabale Diocese Bishop Callist Rubaramira, priests, and Christians for the Way of the Cross, which began at St Catherine Kitumba Catholic Church the district.
On Good Friday, Bishop Rubaramira urged the faithful to use the occasion to reconcile with God through repentance.
Photo by Robert Muhereza
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KABALE: Trade State Minister David Bahati joins Kabale Diocese Bishop Callist Rubaramira, priests, and Christians for the Way of the Cross, which began at St Catherine Kitumba Catholic Church the district.
On Good Friday, Bishop Rubaramira urged the faithful to use the occasion to reconcile with God through repentance.
Photo by Robert Muhereza
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KABALE: Trade State Minister David Bahati joins Kabale Diocese Bishop Callist Rubaramira, priests, and Christians for the Way of the Cross, which began at St Catherine Kitumba Catholic Church the district.
On Good Friday, Bishop Rubaramira urged the faithful to use the occasion to reconcile with God through repentance.
Photo by Robert Muhereza
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MBARARA: Buhweju MP Francis Mwijukye joined Catholics in Mbarara for the Way of the Cross on Good Friday, saying he has "witnessed God’s merciful hand since day one."
Photo by Julius Byamukama
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Christians from Ankole Diocese, led by Bishop Sheldon Mwesigwa, walked from Nyamityobora to Booma Grounds, where they converged with Catholics from Uganda Martyrs Parish for joint prayers.
Photo by Julius Byamukama
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MBARARA: Buhweju MP Francis Mwijukye joined Catholics in Mbarara for the Way of the Cross on Good Friday, saying he has "witnessed God’s merciful hand since day one."
Photo by Julius Byamukama
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KAMPALA: Christians from Lubaga Cathedral, led by Kampala Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere, participate in the ecumenical Way of the Cross on Good Friday. Good Friday is the solemn day Christians worldwide commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at Calvary, over 2,000 years ago.
PHOTOS by Michael Kakumirizi
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KOBOKO: Koboko District Police Commander (DPC) Michael Masereka joins Rev Fr Saviour Nzia and Christians in the Way of the Cross procession from Boma Grounds to Our Lady of Fatima Parish, symbolizing the final hours of Jesus’ life.
Photo by Rashul Adidi
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KOBOKO: Koboko District Police Commander (DPC) Michael Masereka joins Rev Fr Saviour Nzia and Christians in the Way of the Cross procession from Boma Grounds to Our Lady of Fatima Parish, symbolizing the final hours of Jesus’ life.
Photo by Rashul Adidi
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KOBOKO: Koboko District Police Commander (DPC) Michael Masereka joins Rev Fr Saviour Nzia and Christians in the Way of the Cross procession from Boma Grounds to Our Lady of Fatima Parish, symbolizing the final hours of Jesus’ life.
Photo by Rashul Adidi
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KOBOKO: Koboko District Police Commander (DPC) Michael Masereka joins Rev Fr Saviour Nzia and Christians in the Way of the Cross procession from Boma Grounds to Our Lady of Fatima Parish, symbolizing the final hours of Jesus’ life.
Photo by Rashul Adidi
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FORT PORTAL: Christians carry crosses during the Good Friday procession on April 18, 2025. Believers from the Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox churches began the 15-station Way of the Cross at Virika Cathedral, Fort Portal (Catholic) Diocese, and will conclude at St. John’s Cathedral, Rwenzori (Anglican) Diocese.
Photo by Alex Ashaba
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FORT PORTAL: Christians carry crosses during the Good Friday procession on April 18, 2025. Believers from the Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox churches began the 15-station Way of the Cross at Virika Cathedral, Fort Portal (Catholic) Diocese, and will conclude at St. John’s Cathedral, Rwenzori (Anglican) Diocese.
Photo by Alex Ashaba
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KAMPALA: Christians from Lubaga Cathedral, led by Kampala Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere, participate in the ecumenical Way of the Cross on Good Friday. Good Friday is the solemn day Christians worldwide commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at Calvary, over 2,000 years ago.
PHOTOS by Michael Kakumirizi
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FORT PORTAL: Christians carry crosses during the Good Friday procession on April 18, 2025. Believers from the Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox churches began the 15-station Way of the Cross at Virika Cathedral, Fort Portal (Catholic) Diocese, and will conclude at St. John’s Cathedral, Rwenzori (Anglican) Diocese.
Photo by Alex Ashaba
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Students of St. Charles Lwanga College, Koboko, reenact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the two thieves, presenting themselves on the cross as a powerful symbol of that sacred moment.
Photo by Adidi Rashul
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Students of St. Charles Lwanga College, Koboko, reenact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the two thieves, presenting themselves on the cross as a powerful symbol of that sacred moment.
Some of the faithful climbed nearby trees to witness the proceedings atop Koboko Hill—an ascent made in remembrance of Christ’s final, painful journey to Calvary, carrying the cross through sorrow and suffering.
Photo by Adidi Rashul
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Students of St. Charles Lwanga College, Koboko, reenact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the two thieves, presenting themselves on the cross as a powerful symbol of that sacred moment.
Some of the faithful climbed nearby trees to witness the proceedings atop Koboko Hill—an ascent made in remembrance of Christ’s final, painful journey to Calvary, carrying the cross through sorrow and suffering.
Photo by Adidi Rashul
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