By Peter Masereka,
The Uganda Episcopal Conference chairperson for social communication Commission, Rt Rev Joseph Franzelli has warned the public against being materialistic and putting personal interest before the rights of the refugees and migrants.
Bishop Franzelli who described refugees as part of the family of God who need special attention and care as well as enjoying rights as human being asked the media fraternity to desist against negative reporting about refugees and migrants.
In his Homily on the third day of a five days training for catholic Journalists, media professionals and civil society organizations involved in in the care of Migrants and refugees held at St. Mary’s National Major seminary-Ggaba, Bishop Franzelli who is also the Bishop Emeritus of Lira tasked journalists to educate the public on the right of refugees as well as exposing those involved in swindling money and materials aim to help them. Bishop Franzelli speaking 1 …
Bishop Franzelli asked the community to welcome refugees with an open heart when they come and preach to them love of God through action and helping them to adopt in the new environment.
In his speech, Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, the President of Pan African Episcopal committee for communication who is also the Bishop of Oyo diocese in Nigeria asked the catholic journalists to bridge a gap between them and church in delivering truthful information about the refugees for the church to intervene. Bishop Emmanuel speaking …
Mr. Charles Bafaki, the commissioner for refugees, in the office of Ugandan prime minister asked stakeholders to advocate for more good policies governing refugees and migrants. Mr. Bafaki speaking … Msgr.
Felex Durali, who represented the Bishop of Arua Diocese, Rt. Rev. Sabino Ocan Odoki said the diocese is hosting over one million refugees from South Sudan and DR- Congo which the ordinary has appointed a committee responsible for them with help of missionary congregation. END.
