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Catholic Church in South Sudan
Catholic Priest in South Sudan Urges Government to “work hard to end rampant killings”
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.
Catholic Diocese in South Sudan Targeting Hundreds in Ongoing Free Eye Surgery
In an ongoing free surgery of the eyes under the auspices of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yamdio (CDTY) in South Sudan, at least 180 patients have been reached and many more are expected in the coming days.
“Powerful event”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan on Ecumenical Visit in Lenten Message
The ecumenical visit to South Sudan that was undertaken by Pope Francis alongside the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields was “powerful event”, the Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Rumbek Diocese has said in his Lenten Pastoral Letter.
South Sudanese Military Urged to “respect life, dignity of human beings” for Peace
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.
Start from Self “to embrace peace, reconciliation”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has called upon the people of God in the East-Central African nation to start from the self in striving “to embrace peace and reconciliation” during the Lenten Season.
Catholic Midwife Delivering Babies against Odds in South Sudan Feted in Rome
Magdalen Awor, a dedicated midwife and nurse working in South Sudan is this year’s winner of the prestigious “Guardian of Life Award” by the Pontifical Academy of Life in Rome.
Prayer, Forgiveness “vital for our spiritual growth”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan
A life of prayer and reaching out to God for mercy and the grace to be forgiving are essential in a person's life, a Catholic Bishop in South Sudan has said.
Let’s Have “intervention strategy” to End Violence: South Sudanese State Faith Leaders
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.
Catholic Missionary Nun in South Sudan Calls Politicians to “positive actions for peace”
There is need for political leaders in South Sudan to undertake “positive actions for peace”, a Catholic Missionary Nun in the East-Central African nation has said.
“It’s really shameful”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan on Killings in His Diocese
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”.
World Immersed in Pagan Culture with “own idols, gods”: Pope Francis to Jesuits in S.Sudan
During the fraternal conversation that Pope Francis had with members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Juba, South Sudan, the Holy Father cautioned against “pagan culture”, which he said “has its own idols and gods” and that it has pervaded the world, the Jesuit-run journal, La Civiltà Cattolica reported Thursday, February 16.
Let’s Work to Foster Vocations to Priestly, Religious Life: Catholic Nun in South Sudan
The people of God in South Sudan need to work towards the fostering of vocations to Priestly and Religious Life, a Catholic Nun in the country has said.
Time to “leave the scene”, Warring South Sudanese Politicians Told after Ecumenical Visit
A Catholic Theologian has called on political rivals in South Sudan to either commit to working with Pope Francis in ending the conflict in the East-Central African nation or to leave politics altogether for better leaders committed to working towards peace in the country.
Catholic Sister in South Sudan Shares Joy of Serving Two Visiting Popes
A Catholic Nun who actively participated in the celebration of the visit of Pope John Paul II to Sudan in 1993 had the opportunity to interact with a Pope for the second time when she served at the February 5 Papal Mass in South Sudan.
“Feed this fire of peace”: Catholic Missionary Nun in South Sudan on Pope Francis’ Pleas
For the longest time, South Sudanese have been living in “disillusionment, hopelessness, and abandonment”, Catholic Missionary Nun serving in South Sudan has said, and appealed to the local church in the country that has been experiencing violent conflicts since December 2013 to ensure that the efforts of Pope Francis to realize reconciliation and peace do not go to waste.
Let’s “work together for peace”, Nuns, Clergy Appeal after South Sudan Peace Pilgrimage
The ecumenical visit to South Sudan undertaken by Pope Francis, the Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Rev. Dr. Iain Greenshields, is a challenge to be instruments of peace and hope to the people of God in the East-Central African nation, ACI Africa has been told.
Clergy, Religious in South Sudan Pledge to Espouse Pope Francis’ Pilgrimage Exhortations
Exhortations that Pope Francis made in his encounters with the people of God in South Sudan during his three-day Pilgrimage of Peace, which concluded February 5 with the Papal Mass, resonated well with members of the Clergy, women and men Religious in the East-Central African nation.
“Special call”: Liturgical Coordinators on Preparing for Papal Mass in South Sudan
The opportunity to serve Pope Francis during the February 5 Holy Mass in South Sudan was a fulfilling experience, those who were selected to coordinate the preparations for the Papal Mass in South Sudan’s capital city, Juba, have said.
“Amazing”: Jesuit Provincial on Their Private Encounter with Pope Francis in South Sudan
The private meeting between Pope Francis and members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) during his visit in South Sudan was “amazing”, a Priest at the helm of the Jesuits in Eastern Africa Province has said.
“Africa is happy, grateful”: Catholic Bishops on Pope Francis’ Visit Despite Frail Health
Catholic Bishops in Africa and Madagascar have expressed their gratitude to Pope Francis for visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan despite his poor health.
