religion 5 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Bishop Condemns Idolatry Amid Christians' Rush to Kwania Shrines
A bishop has criticized the practice of idolatry after Christians flocked to shrines in Kwania during the Way of the Cross observance. The incident unfolded at a shrine in Aduku Town on Friday. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/bishop-decries-idolatry-as-christians-flock-shrines-in-kwania-5414006
During Friday’s Way of the Cross procession, numerous Christians made their way to a shrine in Aduku Town, Kwania District, prompting strong disapproval from a local bishop.
The bishop highlighted this behavior as a form of idolatry, urging believers to adhere strictly to Christian teachings and avoid blending faith with traditional shrine worship.
This event underscores ongoing tensions between orthodox Christianity and local spiritual practices in the region.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)