Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of 17 pilgrims from St. Mathias Mulumba Catholic Church, Mikindani Parish, in a road accident at Salama while travelling to the National Shrine in Subukia for the National Prayer Day.
Our heartfelt condolences go to the families, friends, parishioners and the entire Catholic community who are mourning this painful loss.
We stand with them in this difficult moment and pray that God grants them strength, comfort and peace.
We also pray for the swift recovery of those injured in the accident. May the souls of the departed rest in eternal peace.