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Peter Mapuor Makur

Peter Mapuor Makur


Booklets being distributed in South Sudan, one titled, Tracking Peace Process in South Sudan," the other, "Tracking Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan" / ACI Africa

Catholic Church in South Sudan Distributes Booklets on “Tracking peace process, agreement”

As the countdown of the 100-day extension of the formation of a unity government in South Sudan got underway on...

Bishop Emeritus Paride Taban, Torit diocese, South Sudan taking part in the South Sudan Peace and Reconciliation Marathon in Juba on November 9, 2019 / Egily Hakim

South Sudan’s Peace Marathon Attracts 1,000 Participants, Including 84-Year Retired Bishop

A day after South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit and the Vice-President designate Dr. Riek Machar agreed to postpone the...

The 28 States of South Sudan decreed by President Salva Kiir in October 2015

On Contention about States in South Sudan, Bishop Recommends Engaging Citizens

One of the reasons for the latest postponement of the formation of a unity government in South Sudan, a power-sharing...

Flooding in South Sudan declared national disaster by President Salva Kiir, thousands forced to seek higher ground for their safety. / Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)

Prioritize Evacuation of People from Flood-affected Areas, South Sudanese Bishop Appeals

At a time the President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit has declared flooding in the world’s youngest nation a...

A section of South Sudanese singing during the independent of their country in July 2011

Multiethnic Composition of South Sudan’s Juba Centenary Choir an Inspiration for Unity

Described as “one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse countries on the African continent” consisting well over 60 tribes...

Gathering of South Sudan citizens during Independence Day in July 2011.

Bishops in South Sudan Demand Shift from “power-sharing” to “addressing root causes”

As the clock ticks on toward the formation of a unity government in South Sudan scheduled for November 12, Catholic...

Bishop Frank Nubuasah of Gaborone in Botswana

Bishop in Botswana Encourages Eligible Voters to Elect Socially Responsible Candidates

As citizens of Botswana prepare to take part in general elections slated to take place next Wednesday, October 23, a...

Mons.Thomas Oliha in the company of other priests and altar girls at the end of Holy Mass at the Apostles of Jesus Shrine Catholic Church, Langata, Nairobi, Kenya on October 13, 2019 / ACI Africa

South Sudanese Cleric Recounts Challenges He Overcame to Become Priest 50 Years On

In a country where the reciprocal interaction between Catholicism and culture still presents difficulties, with society playing a central role...

Archbishop Paulino Lukudu Loro during the Launch of the Cantenary celebration of the Archdiocese of Juba, South Sudan on Comboni Day

Solemnity of St. Comboni in South Sudan an Opportunity for Faith Renewal

As the people of God in South Sudan celebrated the Solemnity of Saint Daniel Comboni last Thursday, October 10, Catholics...

South Sudan Peace Ambassadors reciting poem to Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya and South Sudan on Sunday, October 6: From left Rebjwok Karlo, Sophie Faith Juwa (with mic) and Nyenawut Akol Miyen / ACI Africa

Children Remind South Sudan Leaders of Pope Francis’ Kiss, Demand Peace

Some six months since Pope Francis showed a “dramatic gesture” of humility by kneeling and kissing the feet of South...

Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya and South Sudan receiving culturally symbolic gifts from South Sudanese Catholic women residing in Kenya on Sunday, October 6, 2019 / ACI Africa

Culturally Symbolic Gifts that South Sudanese Catholics in Kenya Gave Apostolic Nuncio

In a gesture aimed at demonstrating different life situations that characterize the world’s newest nation, South Sudanese Catholic women residing...

Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya and South Sudan, Archbishop Bert van Megen with South Sudanese clergy, religious, laity in Nairobi after Mass on Sunday, October 6, 2019 / ACI Africa

Seek Lasting Peace Through Mercy, Forgiveness over Justice: Nuncio to South Sudanese

At a time when ordinary South Sudanese are looking at their political leaders to form the long-awaited unity government in...

HEPATITIS B VACCINE to be administered in South Sudan

Catholic Doctor Lauds South Sudan and Egypt for Jointly Combating Hepatitis

As the government of South Sudan works toward the realization of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity with the...

Rajaf Church, Juba Archdiocese, South Sudan

Counting on Young People as South Sudan’s Juba Archdiocese Marks 100 Years

The role of young people in the Archdiocese of Juba is being viewed as significant as the Church continues the...

IMBISA Logo: 12th Plenary Assembly November 2019

After Hosting Pope Francis, Maputo to Host IMBISA Bishops in November

Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, which just hosted Pope Francis during his three-nation pastoral visit of Africa will be the venue for...

Archbishop of Juba, South Sudan, Paulino Lukudu Loro

Lasting Peace in South Sudan Preoccupies Church Leaders at National Prayer Day

The need for lasting peace in South Sudan against a backdrop of a protracted civil conflict preoccupied leaders from various...

Bishop Mathieu Madega Lebouakehan with members of the Community of the Sisters of the Rosary of Gabon

New Religious Congregation in Gabon Receives Blessings from Local Ordinary

A newly formed congregation of religious women in Gabon has received blessings from the Bishop of Mouila diocese, Mathieu Madega...

Sudan Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok (left) and South Sudan President Salva Kiir

Move to Reopen Sudan and South Sudan Borders Lauded as Mutually Beneficial

The decision to reopen three borders connecting Sudan and South Sudan has been applauded as an initiative that will bring...

Representatives of All Africa Council of Churches at a Press Conference in Nairobi: Sept. 12, 2019 / ACI Africa

Take Action for Peace in South Sudan, African Religious Leaders Tell Heads of State

On the first anniversary of the peace agreement in South Sudan, religious leaders in Africa are pushing for peace in...

Appointment of Christian Woman in Sudan a “transformation of politics,” Bishop Says

The appointment of Aisha Musa Saeed, a Christian woman, in the newly formed transitional government of Sudan has been viewed...