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Catholic Church in South Sudan
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Remembers Day Pope Francis Kissed his Feet in Heartfelt Tribute
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
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.
“Let’s not get used to war”, Bishop in South Sudan Pleads in Easter Message, Cautions against “logic of weapons”
Bishop Matthew Remijio Adam of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Wau has decried the protracted violent conflicts in the country.
“We all deserve to live in peace, prosperity”: Christian Youths amid Rising Tension in South Sudan
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.
Let's “pray for this process”: Pioneer Bishop of South Sudan’s Newest Diocese on His Successor in Previous Diocese
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.
Without the Holy Spirit, Religious Communities Risk Becoming “humanitarian agencies”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan
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.”
“A decent burial can be done later”: Vicar General on Victim of Attack on Catholic Parish of Torit Diocese, South Sudan
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
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.
Caritas South Sudan “stands with” Catholic Bishops on Parties Involved in Rising Tensions Refraining from Violence
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.
South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Torit Condemns Deadly Attack on Parish, Demands Justice
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
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.
South Sudan’s Faith Leaders Meet President for Prayers amid Brewing Conflict, Advisories to Non-Locals
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.
South Sudan: Amid "rising tensions", Reports of First Vice President's Arrest, Bishop Directs Daily Prayers for Peace
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.
Cardinal in South Sudan Solicits Support to Furnish Auxiliary Bishop’s Residence
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.
Let’s Foster Interfaith Dialogue, Inculturation: South Sudan’s Cardinal to Clergy, Cautions against “abstract” Preaching
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.
Violence in South Sudan during Lent “grieves” Ailing Pope Francis: Apostolic Nuncio
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.
“Financial burdens should not hinder our mission”: Bishops in Sudan and South Sudan on Possibility of Tax Exemptions
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.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan’s Embattled State Charges Leaders with Responsibility of Uniting Warrying Communities
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.
Bishop of South Sudan’s Youngest Catholic Diocese Calls for “courage to forgive” among Region’s Warrying Communities
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.
Four Lessons from St. Josephine Bakhita, Kidnapped as a Child in Sudan: A Kenyan Sister’s Reflection
February 8 is the Feast Day of St. Josephine Bakhita, a former slave of Sudanese descent and Patron Saint of victims of human trafficking.
