Today in History: Pope John Paul arrives in Uganda
Feb 05, 2020
Pope John Paul II arrived in Uganda for a five day visit on this day in 1993.
POPE JOHN PAUL'S II VISIT
On this day in 1993, Pope John Paul II arrived in Uganda for a five-day visit. On his arrival at Entebbe International Airport aboard an Alitalia A300 Airbus, the Pope descended onto the tarmac and kissed the ground before being officially welcomed by President Yoweri Museveni.
Pope John Paul II visited Uganda and spent 6 days in the country. During the trip, he celebrated mass to large crowds in Gulu, Soroti, Kasese and Namugongo, on top of meeting the youth at Nakivubo Stadium.
Pope John paul's visit left a strong legacy here in Uganda. His visit in various regions of Uganda gave a chance to all Ugandans to have a feel of the Pope's visit.