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The Holy Family Cathedral of South Sudan's Rumbek Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

South Sudanese Catholic Clerics among Detainees Released Following Bishop-elect's Shooting

May 17, 2021

Two South Sudanese Catholic Clerics are among dozens released last week after spending over two weeks in detention following their suspected connection with the shooting of the Bishop-elect of South Sudan’s Rumbek Diocese, Msgr. Christian Carlassare.

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