Today, Saturday, April 26, 2025, the burial of Pope Francis is underway. Speaker of Parliament Anita Among and Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa are present in Vatican City to represent Uganda at the funeral, held at St Peter’s Square in Vatican City.
The ceremony has drawn over 150,000 mourners, including more than 130 world leaders and dignitaries from across the globe.
During the event, Speaker Among and Deputy Speaker Tayebwa were seen sharing a light moment with former U.S. President Joe Biden and Kenyan President William Ruto.
Photos trending online show several other world leaders having light moments together. The speaker and her deputy have represented Uganda very well, as seen from the trending photos.
Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21 at the age of 88 due to complications from a stroke, was remembered for his humility, dedication to social justice, and efforts to bridge divides within the global community.
Uganda’s participation in the funeral, through its parliamentary leaders, shows the nation’s respect for Pope Francis’s legacy. Furthermore, it shows Uganda’s solidarity with the global community during this period of mourning.
