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Catholic Church in South Sudan

A poster welcoming Pope Francis to South Sudan. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“Ecumenical flavor of unity”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan ahead of Ecumenical Visit

Feb 1, 2023

The arrival of three global church leaders in South Sudan on Friday, February 3 will bring about an “ecumenical flavor of unity”, a Catholic Bishop in the East-Central African nation has said in reference to the planned visit of Pope Francis, the Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields.

Gabriel Cardinal Zubeir Wako during the meeting with President Salva Kiir in Juba. Credit: Office of the President of South Sudan/Facebook

“Continue spreading messages of peace”: Cardinal in Sudan ahead of Ecumenical Visit

Feb 1, 2023

As Pope Francis begins the first leg of his previously postponed pastoral trip to two African nations that the Vatican confirmed on December 1, the people of God in South Sudan where he is set to arrive on Friday, February 3 have been urged to be proactive in spreading messages of peace, love and unity.

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South Sudan lifts Suspension on Rome Peace Talks ahead of Ecumenical Visit

Jan 31, 2023

South Sudan has announced the lifting of the suspension on the Rome Peace talks with the Non-Signatory groups days to the arrival of Pope Francis, the Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields, to the country.

Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address at the Vatican, 29 January 2023. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Asks for Prayers Ahead of Apostolic Journey to DR Congo, South Sudan

Jan 30, 2023

Pope Francis is seeking prayerful solidarity as he prepares to embark on his third Apostolic trip to sub-Saharan Africa, beginning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Tuesday, January 31, and then South Sudan from Friday, February 3. 

Pope Francis and the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, at the Vatican on Oct. 5, 2021. Vatican Media

“A historic visit”: Archbishop of Canterbury on Ecumenical Trip to South Sudan

Jan 30, 2023

The Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has said the planned ecumenical visit to be undertaken alongside Pope Francis and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields later this week is “historic”.

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Ecumenical Visit to South Sudan “an opportunity that God has given us once in life”

Jan 28, 2023

The planned ecumenical visit to South Sudan to be undertaken by Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields next week is a “once in life” opportunity from God for the realization of unity in South Sudan, a Catholic Priest involved in the preparations for the February 3-5 trip has said. 

Fr. Samuel Abe. Credit: ACI Africa

Planned Papal Encounter with IDPs in South Sudan “sign of solidarity”: Catholic Priest

Jan 28, 2023

The meeting of the Holy Father with the internally displaced persons (IDPs) when he visits South Sudan next week alongside the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields, is a “sign of solidarity” with those suffering, a Catholic Priest involved in the preparations of the visit has told ACI Africa.

Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“All necessary measures put in place”: South Sudanese Governor ahead of Ecumenical Visit

Jan 27, 2023

Participants in the planned ecumenical visit to South Sudan have been assured of security as the time of the previously postponed Papal trip to two-African-nation nears.

Caption: Section of participants in the "walking for peace" pilgrimage of the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek. Credit: Fr. Eric Wanyonyi Simiyu, SJ/Rumbek

Ecumenical Visit to Impact South Sudanese, “a blessing for us”: Catholic Missionary Nun

Jan 26, 2023

The planned ecumenical visit to South Sudan to be undertaken by Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields next week is to have an impact on the people of God in the East-Central African nation, a Catholic Nun has said. 

“Pope Francis coming to listen” to Sufferings of People in South Sudan: Catholic Bishop

Jan 26, 2023

Pope Francis is coming to listen to the sufferings of the people of South Sudan when he visits the East-African nation next week alongside the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields, a Catholic Bishop has said.

Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin of Juba Archdiocese during the January 18 Press Conference. Credit: CRN

Catholic Archbishop in South Sudan Hopes Ecumenical Visit to “touch hearts of politicians”

Jan 19, 2023

The Catholic Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has expressed optimism that the planned ecumenical visit to the country early next month will “touch the hearts of politicians” to seek peace.

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

Newly Ordained Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Calls for “forgiveness, appreciation”

Jan 19, 2023

The newly Consecrated Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Torit Diocese has called on the people of God in the East-Central African nation to foster the spirit of pardon and appreciation of each other in view of realizing lasting peace in the country.  

Archbishop Hubertus van Megen during the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Emmanuel Bernardino Lowi Napeta of Torit Diocese on Sunday, 15 January 2023. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Ecumenical Visit to South Sudan Set to Open “new chapter of hope, inspiration”: Nuncio

Jan 17, 2023

The representative of the Holy Father in South Sudan has said the planned ecumenical visit to the East-Central African nation is expected to open a “new chapter of hope and inspiration” for the people of God in the country. 

Bishop Emmanuel Bernardino Lowi Napeta greets the faithful at his Episcopal Ordination in Torit Diocese. Credit: Radio Bakhita

“Cooperate with Bishop”: Cardinal at Episcopal Ordination in South Sudan

Jan 17, 2023

The people of God in the Catholic Diocese of Torit in South Sudan have been urged to cooperate with the new Bishop who was Consecrated on Sunday, January 15.

Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambia (CDTY) in South Sudan. Credit: CDTY

Catholic Bishop Urges South Sudanese to “take advantage of Papal visit to be reconciled”

Jan 16, 2023

South Sudanese have been urged to profit from the planned visit of Pope Francis to their country to get reconciled with one another.

Bishop Christian Carlassare of South Sudan's Rumbek Diocese. Credit: ACI Africa

Ecumenical Visit to Show with “clarity a new common path” for South Sudan: Catholic Bishop

Jan 11, 2023

The planned ecumenical visit to South Sudan to be undertaken by Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields early next month will show “a new common path” for the people of God in the country, a Catholic Bishop in the East-Central African nation has said.

Mons. Emmanuel Bernardino Lowi Napeta folowing arrives Torit Diocese ahead of his Episcopal ORdination on January 15. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“I am not here to work on a tribal basis but as a Catholic”: Bishop-elect in South Sudan

Jan 10, 2023

The Bishop-elect for South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Torit has cautioned the people of God in the East-Central African nation again the tendency to offer services on the basis of tribe and instead consider the common good.

Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin of Juba Archdiocese in South Sudan. Credit: CRN

Extend God’s Kingdom “through service to humanity”: Archbishop in South Sudan to Clergy

Jan 10, 2023

The Catholic Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has called on members of the Clergy in Torit Diocese to contribute to the extension of the kingdom of God through their service to humanity

Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo of South Sudan's Yei Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Lift Suspension on Rome Peace Talks, Catholic Bishop Urges South Sudanese Government

Jan 6, 2023

The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Yei Diocese is urging the South Sudanese government to reconsider the suspension of the Rome peace talks, and return to the negotiation table.    

Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin during Tuesday, January 3 Requiem Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Credit: ACI Africa

South Sudanese Catholic Archbishop Eulogizes Former Pope as “defender of doctrine, truth”

Jan 5, 2023

The Catholic Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has eulogized Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI who passed on in Rome on New Year 2023 eve as a defender of Catholic Church doctrine and the truth.