UGANDA: Pope Francis visit to Uganda this year has not been Confirmed-Apostolic Nuncio
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| H.E. Most Rev. Michael A. Blume, SVD, Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda |
The Apostolic
Nuncio to Uganda, Most Rev Michael August Blume, S.V.D has given a
clarification on the news spreading in the world of Pope’s Visit to Uganda later
this year.
Nuncio to Uganda, Most Rev Michael August Blume, S.V.D has given a
clarification on the news spreading in the world of Pope’s Visit to Uganda later
this year.
In his statement
that was issued on, 2I January 2015 which AMECEA
Online News has a copy clarified the matter and stated that it is not yet
official as to whether the Pope will actually come to Uganda this year or not.
that was issued on, 2I January 2015 which AMECEA
Online News has a copy clarified the matter and stated that it is not yet
official as to whether the Pope will actually come to Uganda this year or not.
The news
about Pope Francis visiting Uganda excited media institutions to the point of
occupying the discussion in the traditional and social media in the
region. The New Vision Newspaper of Uganda and Daily Nation of Kenya carried this story in the front page after
getting it from international news agencies following the response of Pope
Francis to journalists aboard Papal plane from Philippines to Rome.
about Pope Francis visiting Uganda excited media institutions to the point of
occupying the discussion in the traditional and social media in the
region. The New Vision Newspaper of Uganda and Daily Nation of Kenya carried this story in the front page after
getting it from international news agencies following the response of Pope
Francis to journalists aboard Papal plane from Philippines to Rome.
The
statement from the Apostolic Nunciature noted that Pope Francis when asked by
the press about his plan to Africa said:
statement from the Apostolic Nunciature noted that Pope Francis when asked by
the press about his plan to Africa said:
“I
respond hypothetically. The plan is to go to the Central African Republic and
to Uganda. These two this year I believe that it will be towards the end, for
the weather. They have to reckon with the weather, that there will not be rains,
that there will not be bad weather. This trip is a bit late because there was
the problem of Ebola. It is a great responsibility to hold big meetings owing
to [possible] contagion. But in these countries there is no problem. These two
are in hypothesis for this year.”
respond hypothetically. The plan is to go to the Central African Republic and
to Uganda. These two this year I believe that it will be towards the end, for
the weather. They have to reckon with the weather, that there will not be rains,
that there will not be bad weather. This trip is a bit late because there was
the problem of Ebola. It is a great responsibility to hold big meetings owing
to [possible] contagion. But in these countries there is no problem. These two
are in hypothesis for this year.”
“While the
media speak enthusiastically about this news, it is important to note the two
related words that begin and end what was said: hypothetically and hypothesis.
These words refer to ideas or proposals that, while not yet realized, are the
basis for further study and discussion,” read the statement from Apostolic
Nunciature read in part and adding that “To respect the intention of the Holy
Father, it is not proper to use the word ‘confirmed’ to describe the state of
the question.”
media speak enthusiastically about this news, it is important to note the two
related words that begin and end what was said: hypothetically and hypothesis.
These words refer to ideas or proposals that, while not yet realized, are the
basis for further study and discussion,” read the statement from Apostolic
Nunciature read in part and adding that “To respect the intention of the Holy
Father, it is not proper to use the word ‘confirmed’ to describe the state of
the question.”
The
statement further said that it is important to note that the coming session of
the Synod of Bishops, from 5-25 October 2015, must be kept in mind when
interpreting the phrase, “towards the end” of the year. It is unlikely that the
Synod would be interrupted for an Apostolic Voyage or that it would take place
immediately afterwards.”
statement further said that it is important to note that the coming session of
the Synod of Bishops, from 5-25 October 2015, must be kept in mind when
interpreting the phrase, “towards the end” of the year. It is unlikely that the
Synod would be interrupted for an Apostolic Voyage or that it would take place
immediately afterwards.”
“As we all
anxiously await the final decision of the Holy Father, we pray that the Holy
Spirit may assist him and his collaborators to successfully work out the
details of the hypothesis so that he may communicate to us in person the joy of
the Gospel,” the statement read.
anxiously await the final decision of the Holy Father, we pray that the Holy
Spirit may assist him and his collaborators to successfully work out the
details of the hypothesis so that he may communicate to us in person the joy of
the Gospel,” the statement read.
Ugandan
President Yoweri Museveni accompanied by his wife Janet Museveni visited the
Vatican and met Pope Francis on October 27th 2014 and the issue of a
possible visit to the land of the Ugandan Martyrs was said to have been
discussed.
President Yoweri Museveni accompanied by his wife Janet Museveni visited the
Vatican and met Pope Francis on October 27th 2014 and the issue of a
possible visit to the land of the Ugandan Martyrs was said to have been
discussed.
Written by Fr. Philip Odii, National
Communication Secretary UEC & Pamela Adinda, AMECEA News Reporter
Communication Secretary UEC & Pamela Adinda, AMECEA News Reporter
