Papal Visit to Uganda still hangs in the balance despite the excitement stirred by media reports of the visit. Below is a statement from the Papal Nuncio in Uganda that will clear the air and put everything in perspective. Prot. 2262/15 STATEMENT OF THE APOSTOLIC NUNCIATURE IN UGANDA REGARDING THE VISIT OF POPE FRANCIS On the return flight from Manila to Rome following the Apostolic Voyage to the Philippines, Pope Francis, in conversation with members of the press, was asked about his plans to visit Africa. Below is a literal translation of what he said: I respond hypothetically. The plan is to go to the Central African Republic and to Uganda. These two. This year. I believe that itwill be towards the end, for the weather. They have to recon with the weather, that there not be rains, that there not be bad weather. This trip is a bit late because there was the problem of Ebola. It is a great responsibility to hold big meetings owing to [possible] contagion. But in these countries there is no problem. These two are in hypothesis for this year. While the media speak enthusiastically about this news, it is important to note the two related words that begin and end what was said: hypotheticallyandhypothesis. These wordsrefer to ideas or proposals that, while not yet realized, are the basis for further study and discussion. To respect the intention of the Holy Father, it is not proper to use the word “confirmed” to describe the state of the question. It is also important to note that the coming session of the Synod of Bishops, from 5-25 October 2015, must be kept in mind when interpreting the phrase, “towards the end” of the year. It is unlikely that the Synod would be interrupted for an Apostolic Voyage or that it would take place immediately afterwards. As we all anxiously await the final decision of the Holy Father, we pray that the Holy Spirit may assisthim and his collaborators to successfully work out the details of the hypothesis so that he may communicate to us in person the joy of the Gospel. Kampala, 21 January 2015
Posted on: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:39:42 +0000
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