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Sudanese Prelate Lauds Government Peace Deal with Rebel Group, Urges Complete Integration
The Archbishop of Sudan’s Khartoum Archdiocese has termed the signing of the peace deal between the Sudanese government and a dissident group in Darfur region aimed at integrating the rebel group into the country’s national army as a “step forward” and urged political leaders to make it comprehensive by bringing on board any other parties left out.
Pope Francis Appeals for Dialogue Between Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan over Nile Dam Project
Pope Francis has expressed his awareness of the conflict over the Nile Dam project, which he follows “with particular attention” and called for dialogue between the three African nations involved.
“Ceasefire still holds (despite) outbreaks of tribal conflict in Darfur”: Sudanese Bishop
The peace deal signed close to ten months ago between the government of Sudan and the rebel coalition of fighters that saw the two parties agree to a cessation of hostilities on all war fronts seems to be holding the country together despite some cases of tribal conflicts in the region of Darfur, a Bishop in the two-diocese nation has reported.
Catholic Activist Behind Women Empowerment in South Sudan Nominated for Global Peace Award
The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) has nominated a South Sudanese Catholic woman known for her years of peace activism in the country and beyond alongside three other African women in a global competition launched “to recognize the vital role of women who are working in fragile or conflict-affected countries in pursuit of peace.”
Pope Appoints Spanish-Born Cleric as Nuncio in Sudan and Eritrea
Pope Francis on Tuesday, March 31 appointed Msgr. Luis Miguel Munoz Cardaba, a native of Spain who has been serving at the Apostolic Nunciature in Turkey, as his representative in Sudan and Eritrea.
Plans underway for the installation of Juba Archbishop Elect, Vatican, Bishops Supportive
Plans are underway for the installation of the new Archbishop of South Sudan’s Archdiocese of Juba, Stephen Ameyu, with the Vatican and the Bishops in Sudan and South Sudan expressing full support of the event scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 22.
“Don’t return us to war, we are fed up”: South Sudanese Bishop to Unity Government Leaders
Few days after rival leaders in South Sudan formed a transitional coalition government to end years of political rivalry and conflict, the Local Ordinary of the country’s Diocese of Yei has called for servant leadership among coalition government leaders and urged the leaders in the East African country to work towards the long-awaited peace.
Sudanese Bishops ‘support unreservedly’ Papal Transfer, Regret Defamatory Letters
Several days after letters expressing rejection of a Papal transfer of a Bishop in South Sudan emerged, the heads of dioceses in Sudan and South Sudan constituting the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC) have thrown their weight behind the Holy Father and his representatives in the world’s youngest nation and expressed regrets “with great humility the inappropriate language used” in two defamatory letters.
Bishop of Sudan’s El Obeid Diocese Elected President of Conference, SCBC
When the Bishops and heads of dioceses in Sudan and South Sudan met for their weeklong Annual Plenary Assembly in Juba that concluded October 30, they not only deliberated about the situation of their sister countries and delivered a message of hope but also elected new leaders for their umbrella body, the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC).
Catholic Leaders in Sudan and South Sudan Deliver Message of Hope amid Apprehension
With the citizens of the youngest nation of the world, South Sudan, seemingly torn between apprehension and optimism against the backdrop of reports that the vice-president designate, Dr. Riek Machar wants the long-awaited November 12 date for the Transitional Government postponed yet again by another six months, the Catholic Bishops have delivered a message of hope and called on the citizens to “keep heads high.”
Positive Change, Stagnation with Sudan’s Transitional Leaders into 2nd Month: Bishop Notes
Just over two months since Sudan’s new transitional government took office, there is, on one hand, positive change with regard to the ability of citizens to express their views without fear of intimidation and torture, and on the other hand, a degree of stagnation with economic hardships still being felt across the Northeast African country, a Church leader has told ACI Africa.
Move to Reopen Sudan and South Sudan Borders Lauded as Mutually Beneficial
The decision to reopen three borders connecting Sudan and South Sudan has been applauded as an initiative that will bring about benefits to both countries that separated in 2011 through a referendum.
