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The Vulnerable People Project rescue three nuns trapped in the middle of the crossfire in the capital of Sudan, Khartoum, May 2023. | Credit: The Vulnerable People Project / The Vulnerable People Project

Catholic Nuns “thankful” after Safe Evacuation from Sudan to South Sudan amidst Violence

May 24, 2023

Three members of the Religious Order of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (SHS) have expressed gratitude to the Vulnerable People Project (VPP), a Catholic apostolate dedicated to helping people escape conflict, for facilitating their safe evacuation from Sudan to South Sudan amid violence in the Northeastern African nation.

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

In Evangelizing, Foster Unity: Catholic Bishop to Catechists in South Sudanese Diocese

May 24, 2023

The Catholic Bishop of Torit Diocese in South Sudan has underscored the value of oneness in evangelization, and called upon Catechists to foster it. 

A JRS staff attending some persons fleeing violence in Sudan. Credit: JRS

Jesuit Entity Supporting Thousands Fleeing Sudan War at “an outreach point” in South Sudan

May 22, 2023

Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), an international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), has set up “an outreach point” at Renk in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State where thousands of persons fleeing the Sudan war that broke out on April 15 are being served.

Pope Francis. Credit: Vatican Media

“Spare no effort”: Pope Francis to International Community on Pushing for Talks in Sudan

May 22, 2023

Pope Francis has urged the international community to “spare no effort” in pushing for dialogue between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to bring an end to war in Sudan where he says “situation continues to be grave”.

Sister Beta Almendra, a Portuguese Comboni nun living in Wau. Credit: ACN

Catholic Diocese in South Sudan Raising Funds to Support War Victims in Sudan

May 20, 2023

The Catholic Diocese of Wau in South Sudan is preparing to send a special collection to Khartoum, Sudan, to support people who continue to be affected by the ongoing war that broke out on April 15.

Credit: CDTY

South Sudanese Diocese Spearheading Peace Initiative, Priest Says Communities “impressed”

May 17, 2023

The peace initiative that the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP), the social wing of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), has undertaken to reconcile two warring communities is having a positive impact, the Chancellor of the South Sudanese 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.

Sarah Cleto Rial, Governor of South Sudan’s Western Bahr El Ghazal State. Credit: Courtesy Photo

South Sudanese Catholic Diocese Lauded for “standing with our people” in Service Delivery

May 14, 2023

A government official in South Sudan has lauded the country’s Catholic Diocese of Wau for “standing with our people” through service delivery. 

Credit: Yei Diocese

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.

Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin during a press conference on , 22 December 2022 in Juba. Credit: Wani Yusif/CRN

Church Entities in South Sudan Urged to “open all doors” to Personnel Fleeing Sudan War

May 11, 2023

The Catholic Archbishop of South Sudan’s only Metropolitan See, Juba, has urged Church institutions in the country to welcome and offer support to members of the Clergy, women and men Religious, and Laity arriving from Sudan where war broke out on April 15.

Credit: Torit Diocese

Past Experiences Behind Trauma of South Sudanese, Need Help to “restore hope”: Priest

May 9, 2023

The past experiences of armed and intercommunal deadly conflicts have contributed to the reality of trauma among South Sudanese who have lost hope, and stand in need of help to live meaningful lives, a Catholic Priest in the country has said.

Boats belonging to Caritas South Sudan transporting persons fleeing violence in Sudan. Credit: Malakal Diocese

Caritas South Sudan Offering “humanitarian support” to Thousands Fleeing Sudan Violence

May 8, 2023

Caritas South Sudan, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in the East-Central African country, is offering “humanitarian support” to thousands of South Sudanese fleeing the war in Sudan that broke out on April 15.

Archbishop Hubertus van Megen, Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, the three newly ordained Priests, and other Priests after the April 30 Holy Mass. Credit: CDTY

Be “the sacrament of hope”: Apostolic Nuncio to South Sudan Urges Newly Ordained Priests

May 2, 2023

The Priesthood ministry is lived among the people of God, the ordained minister interceding for God’s people as “the sacrament of hope”, the representative of the Holy Father in South Sudan has told newly ordained Priests in the country’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY).

Bishop Mathew Remijio Adam of South Sudan's Wau Diocese. Credit: Aguek Ajiing Deng/Facebook

Catholic Men in South Sudanese Diocese Urged to Be at “forefront of resolving” Issues

May 1, 2023

Members of the Catholic Men Association (CMA) in South Sudan’s Wau Diocese have been urged to spearhead reconciliation initiatives in their respective communities.

Faith leaders in South Sudan's Western Equatoria State. Credit: AMECEA

Faith Leaders in South Sudanese State Decry Rising Insecurity, Condemn Hate Speech

Apr 30, 2023

Religious leaders in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State (WES) have expressed concern about rising insecurity, and are calling on the population to remain calm.

Bishop Matthew Remijio of South Sudan's Wau Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Decries “superficial” Interactions, Advocates for Truth

Apr 29, 2023

The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has lamented superficiality that he says characterizes interactions among the people of God in the East-Central African nation. 

Members of the organizing committee of the centenary celebrations of Ave Maria Parish of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambia (CDTY). Credit: CDTY

Centenary Celebrations Launch for South Sudanese Catholic Parish Postponed amid Insecurity

Apr 28, 2023

The launch of the centenary celebrations of Ave Maria Ngboko Parish of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) that had been scheduled for April 29 has been postponed due to “ongoing insecurity” in the area.

Warring parties in Sudan conflict. Credit: Vatican Media

“Deeply concerned, troubled”: Religious Leaders in Eastern Africa on Violence in Sudan

Apr 27, 2023

Religious leaders in Eastern Africa are “deeply concerned and troubled” by the ongoing violent conflict in Sudan that erupted on April 15, pitting the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

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. 

True Followers of Christ “embrace unity, foster peace”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan

Apr 21, 2023

True followers of Jesus Christ strive for unity and promote peace, the Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has said.