‘These were innocent children,’ archbishop says of South Sudan murders

The Catholic Archbishop of Juba condemned “in the strongest terms possible” the murder of three young girls, killed while watching television in their Juba home. The girls – ages nine, seven and four – were the children of Edward Jami Andrea, a lecturer at the Upper Nile University in the capital. The children were alone... Read More

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May 13, 2020

Dermot O’Leary backs appeal to help poorest beat Covid-19

Catholic TV and radio presenter Dermot O’Leary has urged the British public to donate to a coronavirus appeal for people living in some of the poorest countries in the world. The X Factor host is backing UK aid agency CAFOD’s fundraising campaign so that those in developing countries hit by the pandemic “get some of... Read More

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January 16, 2020

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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November 14, 2019

Pope Francis and Archbishop Welby: We want to visit South Sudan together

Pope Francis and Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury said they would travel together to South Sudan if the country’s leaders fulfill their promise to form a transitional government by February 2020. The pope and Archbishop Welby met at the Vatican on 13 November whilst the Anglican leader was in Rome to install a new... Read More

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November 5, 2019

Ethiopians, often refugees themselves, welcome newcomers, cardinal says

Ethiopia is now managing nearly a million refugees from South Sudan, Somalia, Eritrea, Sudan, Yemen and even Syria, said Ethiopian Cardinal Berhaneyesus Souraphiel. Because so many Ethiopians are refugees, those who remain in the country work to make newcomers feel welcome. The cardinal, who visited Washington in late November, said his country had been “a... Read More

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August 30, 2019

South Sudan’s bishops praise peace agreement for neighbouring Sudan

Catholic bishops in South Sudan praised the recent peace agreement for neighbouring Sudan, which has experienced political turmoil since April, when the military ousted Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir. “Our hearts went out for Sudan during the period under which the country was facing the turmoil. Actually we are still Sudanese; we share the common border;... Read More

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June 21, 2019

Migration situation requires a humane, Christian response, official says

The Vatican recognises how difficult it is for nations to manage the flow of migrants and refugees, but one thing is certain: “We must respond in a humane manner, a Christian manner, and we must try to help people, not harm them,” said the Vatican foreign minister. Archbishop Paul Gallagher, whose formal title is Vatican... 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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April 4, 2019

South Sudan’s leaders will head to Vatican for meetings, retreat

South Sudan President Salva Kiir, his vice presidents and other leaders planned to attend “spiritual retreat” together at the Vatican in early April. Alessandro Gisotti, interim director of the Vatican press office, confirmed on 3rd April that leaders of South Sudan were scheduled to arrive “next week.” Pope Francis met with Kiir at the Vatican... Read More

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