Pray for North- Wamala
Email This Page Print This Page New Vision (Kampala) December 27, 2002 Posted to the web December 27, 2002 Richard Komakech Kampala CARDINAL Emmanuel Wamala has asked God-fearing persons to dedicate this year's festive season and pray for peace in northern Uganda. While celebrating mass at Rubaga Cathedral, on Christmas, Wamala said, "Let us not forget our brothers and sisters in the north, but pray for them to overcome the long suffering they have gone through." "While we celebrate Jesus' birth, we should also pray for the north through the tough times," Wamala told the congregation that included Speaker of Parliament Edward Ssekandi, Minister for the Presidency Gilbert Bukenya and Katikiiro of Buganda Joseph Ssemwogerere. Rubaga South MP Ken Lukyamuzi, Makindye East MP Michael Mabikke, Democratic Party chief Paul Ssemwogerere and several Buganda Kingdom ministers were also present. "Since last Christmas, many things have happened, some sad, others joyous but I offer my sympathy for all who went through tough times," the Cardinal said. He urged political leaders to emulate Jesus' life. Ends