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“Feed this fire of peace”: Catholic Missionary Nun in South Sudan on Pope Francis’ Pleas

Feb 10, 2023

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.

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