Rome-brokered peace deal increases chances of papal visit to South Sudan

A newly brokered peace deal between the government of South Sudan and opposition leaders increased the chance of a papal visit to the African nation. The agreement signed in Rome on 13th January was significant because it involved opposition leaders who had not signed previous peace deals, said John O’Brien, country representative for Catholic Relief... Read More

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April 12, 2019

At retreat for South Sudan leaders, pope literally begs for peace

At the end of a highly unusual spiritual retreat for the political leaders of warring factions, Pope Francis knelt at the feet of the leaders of South Sudan, begging them to give peace a chance and to be worthy “fathers of the nation.” “As a brother, I ask you to remain in peace. I ask... Read More

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April 9, 2019

Pope scheduled to address South Sudan leaders meeting at Vatican

To help bring lasting peace to a nation scarred by civil war, Pope Francis is scheduled to speak with and bless leaders from South Sudan gathered for a spiritual retreat at the Vatican. “The highest civil and ecclesiastical authorities of South Sudan will participate” in the retreat April 10th-11th in the Domus Sanctae Marthae residence... Read More

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July 26, 2018

South Sudanese religious leaders say trust critical to long-term peace

As South Sudanese peace negotiations tackled the last outstanding issues, Church leaders called for genuine dialogue, healing and trust building, so that politicians have the will to implement a peace pact. Talks between President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar in Khartoum in neighboring Sudan entered the home stretch with negotiators fine-tuning the final... Read More

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July 12, 2016

South Sudan Church leaders condemn recent violence and pray for dead

South Sudan’s Church leaders said they are extremely disturbed about heavy fighting in the capital, Juba, which has raised widespread fears that the country is returning to civil war. “We condemn all acts of violence without exception,” the South Sudan Council of Churches said, noting that it is “time to build a peaceful nation.” “We... Read More

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Rome-brokered peace deal increases chances of papal visit to South Sudan

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