The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among yesterday left for Rome, Italy, on the invitation of the Holy See.
The Speaker will today have the opportunity to greet the Holy Father in the “baciamo” at the conclusion of the General Audience.
” The Protocol Section of the Secretariat of State wishes to invite the Hon. Anita Among to greet the Holy Father on Wednesday 24 August next in the” baciamo” at the conclusion of the General Audience” the invitation from the Vatican read in part.
Speaking shortly before her departure from Entebbe Airport, Among expressed her delight about the opportunity to meet the Pope, which she says will be a humbling experience.
“I look forward to a fulfilling experience with the Holy Father and fellowship with my sisters and brothers,” she said.
The meeting is expected to take place on Wednesday today.