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Some participants during the May 26-27 military-civilian dialogue in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State (CES). Credit: Courtesy Photo

Bishop in South Sudan Emphasizes Need for Civilian-Military “dialogue” to Rebuild Trust

May 31, 2023

There is need for continuous dialogue between the civil population and the army in South Sudan to re-establish trust that seems to have been lost over the years, the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Yei Diocese has said. 

Bishop Erkolano Lodu Tombe currently undergoing treatment in Rome. Credit: ACI Africa

Prayer Appeal for Healing of South Sudanese Bishop after “minor operation” in Rome

May 16, 2023

Prayers are being sought for “God’s healing and protection” for Bishop Erkolano Lodu Tombe who is undergoing treatment in Rome.

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Catholic Entity in South Sudan Empowering Religious Leaders on “peacebuilding” Initiatives

May 12, 2023

The department of Integral Human Development of South Sudan’s Yei Diocese, Caritas Yei, is empowering religious leaders with skills on how to foster peace and reconciliation in the country’s Central Equatoria State.

Christ the King Cathedral of Yei Diocese in South Sudan. Credit: Yei Diocese

Animosity among Church Members “like a time bomb”: Catholic Priest in South Sudan

Apr 22, 2023

Animosity among the people of God is “like a time bomb” that results in massive destruction if not duly addressed, the Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Yei in South Sudan has said. 

Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo of Yei Diocese in South Sudan. Credit: CRN

Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Cautions against Pride, Says Deters “from exercising truth"

Apr 17, 2023

The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Yei Diocese has cautioned the people of God in the East-Central African nation against pride and fear. 

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

“Bring peace to our people”: Catholic Bishop to Politicians in South Sudan

Apr 5, 2023

At the start of Holy Week, the Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Yei Diocese has called on politicians to deliver peace to the people of God in the world’s youngest nation.

, Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo  of South Sudan’s Yei Diocese. Credit: Yei Diocese

Bishop in South Sudan Urges Politicians to “carry values of faith into government"

Mar 31, 2023

There is need for politicians serving in the South Sudanese government to render services to the people of God in the East-Central African nation under the guidance and influence of values drawn from their respective religious affiliations, especially truth, a Catholic Bishop in the country has said.

A poster announcing the March 25 Priestly ordination of Deacon Justin Salah Martin Juma in South Sudan's Yei Diocese. Credit: Yei Diocese

“Be among the people”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan to Newly Ordained Priest

Mar 27, 2023

The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Yei Diocese has called upon Deacon Justin Salah Martin Juma whom he ordained a Priest to practice his Priestly ministry by being “among the people”.

Fr. Emmanuel Lodongo Sebit, the Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Yei, South Sudan, during the Papal Mass at Dr. John Garang Mausoleum on 5 February 2023. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Priest in South Sudan Urges Government to “work hard to end rampant killings”

Mar 9, 2023

A Catholic Priest serving in South Sudan’s Yei Diocese has called on the government of the East-Central African nation to work towards ending “rampant killings” in the country amid recent reports of violent conflicts.

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

South Sudanese Military Urged to “respect life, dignity of human beings” for Peace

Feb 28, 2023

The Bishop of South Sudan’s Yei Catholic Diocese has urged military personnel in the East-Central African nation to foster “total peace” in the country by respecting human life and the dignity of persons.

Faith Leaders in Central Equatoria State. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Let’s Have “intervention strategy” to End Violence: South Sudanese State Faith Leaders

Feb 21, 2023

Religious leaders in Central Equatoria State are pushing for “an intervention strategy” to help bring to an end the violent conflicts in the South Sudanese State.

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

“It’s really shameful”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan on Killings in His Diocese

Feb 16, 2023

The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan's Yei Diocese has condemned “the killing of innocent people” in his Episcopal See earlier this month, and described the loss of lives as “shameful for us”.

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.    

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

“Be not afraid” amid Challenges in South Sudan: Catholic Bishop in Christmas Message

Dec 25, 2022

In his Christmas 2022 Message to the people of God under his pastoral care, the Catholic Bishop of South Sudan's Yei Diocese has sought to offer encouragement amid economic and security challenges.

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

Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Urges Youth to “start practicing leadership now”

Dec 22, 2022

There is need for young people in South Sudan to begin putting into practice their leadership traits, a Catholic Bishop in the East-Central African nation has said.

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

Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Decries Land Grabbing Menace, Urges “peaceful coexistence”

Dec 4, 2022

There is need for authorities in South Sudan to put an end to the menace of land grabbing, Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo of Yei Diocese has said. 

Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo of South Sudan's Yei Diocese during the October 29 meeting. Credit: ACI Africa

Let’s Rebuild Our “badly broken” Diocese: Bishop in South Sudan to Natives of His See

Oct 31, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of Yei Diocese in South Sudan has called upon the natives of his Episcopal See residing in the capital city to join him in initiatives to rebuild the “badly broken” South Sudanese Diocese.

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir (left) and Vice-president Riek Machar (right) shake hands at the signing of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) in September 2018. Credit: Courtesy Photo

After End of South Sudan’s Transitional Period, Church Leaders Urge Commitment to Peace

Sep 8, 2022

Members of the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) have, in a collective statement, urged the parties to the September 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) to commit to ensuring peace following the end of the transitional period.

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Trauma Healing Training in South Sudan’s Yei Diocese to Foster Forgiveness: Facilitator

Aug 12, 2022

The workshop on trauma healing that the Catholic Diocese of Yei in South Sudan organized in collaboration with Mission Aviation Fellowship aims at fostering repentance and forgiveness in the East-Central African nation, a facilitator has said.   

Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catechists in South Sudanese Diocese Urged to “continue serving people” amid Challenges

Aug 3, 2022

Catechists in South Sudan’s Yei Catholic Diocese have been called upon “to continue serving the people of God” amid challenges in their respective lives.