Uganda, March 24 -- Sacred Heart Ntungamo Catholic Parish priest Fr John Bosco Tumusiime has condemned what he called "increasing witchcraft," saying top district leadership and municipality authorities are crying out over the vice.

"When I told the district chairman that we shall have our Sunday Prayers against witchcraft, he said he was happy because they had many challenges related to witchcraft. Last week, a top leader found eggs like those of a lizard in his seat at office, he came here with tem crying for prayers. I prayed for him and nothing much happened, I told him they were simply threatening him. We must pray to overcome this and be brave enough," Fr Tumusiime told the congregation.

"Many people are having their limbs swell a...