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Delegation of South Sudan political leaders at the Vatican with Pope Francis in April 2019

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Remembers Day Pope Francis Kissed his Feet in Heartfelt Tribute

Apr 27, 2025

Pope Francis was affectionate towards South Sudan, President Salva Kiir of the world’s youngest nation has said, and recalled the 11 April 2019 extraordinary gesture when the Holy Father knelt and kissed his feet and those of his rival, Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny, among others, while begging the political leaders to end the country’s civil war. 

Pope Francis Ushered “a new spirit in the Church, commitment to a Synodal Church”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan

Apr 25, 2025

Pope Francis brought into the Church “a new spirit” of Synodality, this is how Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Yei remembers the late Pontiff, who passed on Easter Monday, April 21.

Bishop Matthew Remijio Adam of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Wau

“Let’s not get used to war”, Bishop in South Sudan Pleads in Easter Message, Cautions against “logic of weapons”

Apr 23, 2025

Bishop Matthew Remijio Adam of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Wau has decried the protracted violent conflicts in the country. 

Credit: South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC)

“We all deserve to live in peace, prosperity”: Christian Youths amid Rising Tension in South Sudan

Apr 12, 2025

Amid escalating political tensions and the fears of renewed armed violence in South Sudan, Christian youths in the East-Central African nation have called for calm, unity, and peaceful coexistence.

Credit: Catholic Diocese of Rumbek/Fr. Luka Dor

Let's “pray for this process”: Pioneer Bishop of South Sudan’s Newest Diocese on His Successor in Previous Diocese

Apr 11, 2025

Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan is appealing for prayers in the ongoing process of finding the Local Ordinary of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Rumbek, where he is the Apostolic Administrator.

Credit: Catholic Diocese of Rumbek/Fr. Luka Dor

Without the Holy Spirit, Religious Communities Risk Becoming “humanitarian agencies”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan

Apr 10, 2025

Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan has emphasized the vital role of the Holy Spirit in religious communities, cautioning that without His presence, such communities risk turning into “humanitarian agencies.”

Fr. Peter Ben Louis

“A decent burial can be done later”: Vicar General on Victim of Attack on Catholic Parish of Torit Diocese, South Sudan

Apr 8, 2025

The remains of Michael Lagu, the victim of the March 26 attack on Our Lady of Assumption Loa Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Torit in South Sudan, have been recovered at the church premises, where they have been temporarily interred. 

“Neither understandable nor acceptable”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Condemns Violence after Over 29 Die in Clashes

Apr 6, 2025

Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan has condemned the April 2 clashes between armed groups in South Sudan’s Abiemnhom County of Parieng State in Ruweng Administrative Area that left at least 29 people dead and several others injured.

Credit: Caritas South Sudan

Caritas South Sudan “stands with” Catholic Bishops on Parties Involved in Rising Tensions Refraining from Violence

Apr 4, 2025

Officials of Caritas South Sudan, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in the East-Central African nation, have expressed their solidarity with members of the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SSS-CBC) in the call on all parties involved in the rising tensions in the country to refrain from violence. 

Bishop Emmanuel Bernardino Lowi Napeta of South Sudan's Torit Diocese. Credit: Radio Emmanuel

South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Torit Condemns Deadly Attack on Parish, Demands Justice

Apr 3, 2025

The Catholic Diocese of Torit has condemned the March 26 violent attack on Our Lady of Assumption Parish in Loa, Magwi County, where South Sudan People's Defense Forces (SSPDF) personnel are said to have killed a civilian, injured another, and desecrated Church property.

“Resist any temptation to revert to arms”: Catholic Bishops to Parties Implicated in Rising Tensions in South Sudan

Mar 30, 2025

Members of the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SSS-CBC) are calling on all parties implicated in the rising tensions in the East-Central African nation to refrain from violence and recommit to peace efforts.

Credit: Office of the President - Republic of South Sudan

South Sudan’s Faith Leaders Meet President for Prayers amid Brewing Conflict, Advisories to Non-Locals

Mar 28, 2025

President Salva Kiir of South Sudan has held a meeting with faith leaders in the East-Central African nation to re-affirm his commitment to restoring peace in the country that is facing renewed conflict with the arrest of the first Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar.

Bishop Christian Carlassare (center), President Salva Kiir (left), and Dr. Riek Machar (right). Credit: Catholic Diocese of Rumbek/Office of the President - Republic of South Sudan

South Sudan: Amid "rising tensions", Reports of First Vice President's Arrest, Bishop Directs Daily Prayers for Peace

Mar 26, 2025

Amid testimonies of “rising tension” in South Sudan and reports of the arrest of the first Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, a Catholic Bishop in the world’s youngest country has directed the people of God under his pastoral care to participate in daily prayers for peace.

Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Mulla and Bishop Santo Loku Pio Doggale. Credit: Radio Bakhita

Cardinal in South Sudan Solicits Support to Furnish Auxiliary Bishop’s Residence

Mar 26, 2025

The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba in South Sudan, Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Mulla is soliciting support towards the furnishing of the residence of his Auxiliary, Bishop Santo Loku Pio Doggale.

Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Mulla of South Sudan's Catholic Archdiocese of Juba

Let’s Foster Interfaith Dialogue, Inculturation: South Sudan’s Cardinal to Clergy, Cautions against “abstract” Preaching

Mar 18, 2025

The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba in South Sudan, Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Mulla, has called upon the Clergy in his Metropolitan See foster interfaith dialogue and inculturation in their Priestly ministry. 

Archbishop Séamus Patrick Horgan. Credit: Voice of Hope Radio Wau Diocese

Violence in South Sudan during Lent “grieves” Ailing Pope Francis: Apostolic Nuncio

Mar 10, 2025

The Apostolic Nuncio in South Sudan has relayed the closeness of Pope Francis with the people of God in the East-Central African nation, noting that the protracted violence in the country continues to cause the ailing Holy Father a lot of pain.

Members of the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SSS-CBC)

“Financial burdens should not hinder our mission”: Bishops in Sudan and South Sudan on Possibility of Tax Exemptions

Feb 20, 2025

Members of the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SSS-CBC) have acknowledged the need for the Church in the two countries to push for tax exemptions, noting that they need all the money they have for mission work.

Credit: Catholic Diocese of Bentiu

Catholic Bishop in South Sudan’s Embattled State Charges Leaders with Responsibility of Uniting Warrying Communities

Feb 8, 2025

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan has reminded the leaders in the country of their critical role of fostering nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution and promoting peace in society.

Credit: Catholic Diocese of Bentiu

Bishop of South Sudan’s Youngest Catholic Diocese Calls for “courage to forgive” among Region’s Warrying Communities

Feb 7, 2025

The pioneer Catholic Bishop of Bentiu Diocese in South Sudan has appealed to warrying communities in the region served by the Diocese to find courage to forgive each other for the entire country to finally find long-lasting peace.

Credit: PACTPAN

Four Lessons from St. Josephine Bakhita, Kidnapped as a Child in Sudan: A Kenyan Sister’s Reflection

Feb 6, 2025

February 8 is the Feast Day of St. Josephine Bakhita, a former slave of Sudanese descent and Patron Saint of victims of human trafficking.