St. Mary's Cathedral Rubaga | Kampala’s Historic Catholic Jewel ⛪

📍 Built in 1925, this is the mother church of Uganda’s oldest Roman Catholic archdiocese and the final resting place of its first African bishop. ✨ Why It’s Special Only church in Africa visited by three popes (fact-checked—it’s true!). Stained glass & murals honor martyrs, with a solemn memorial hall on the side. Weekend weddings burst with local flair: gospel choirs + African drums 🎶 (so lively we forgot our hunger pangs!). 🌿 Hidden Perks Papal tree: Shade under a tree planted by a visiting pope. Architectural details: Carvings, vaulted ceilings—worth lingering for. P.S. That choir? Almost made us skip lunch. Almost. 😆 #UgandaHiddenGems #SacredSpaces #KampalaDiaries