Kerbino Kuel Deng

Kerbino Kuel Deng is a South Sudanese journalist who is passionate about Church communication. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Communications from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA). He currently works as a Journalist for ACI Africa.

The Chargé d'affaires of the Vatican Nunciature in South Sudan,Mons. Ionut Paul Strejac. Credit: ACI Africa

“Work hard, be committed”: Vatican Diplomat to Catholic University Students in South Sudan

The Chargé d'affaires of the Vatican Nunciature in South Sudan has cautioned Catholic University of South Sudan (CUoSS) students against discouragement, and instead...

Sr. Dr. Jacinta Ondeng in the office in Juba, South Sudan. Credit: Kerbino Kuel Deng, ACI Africa

Shun “culture of silence”: Kenyan Catholic Nun on Safeguarding in South Sudanese Dioceses

The people of God in South Sudan are being cautioned against the “culture of silence” in the face of abuses...

Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) during the celebration of Bishop Gasi Day. Credit: CDTY

South Sudanese Catholic Bishop Shares “vivid, enduring” Memories of Late Predecessor

Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) remembers his late predecessor, Bishop Joseph Abangite Gasi , as a prayerful man, who...

Fr. Thomas Bagbiowia, Vicar -General of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio speaking to pilgrims and government dignitaries on 13 September 2023 at St. Mary Mother of God Parish in Yambio. Credit: CDTY

At Death Anniversary, South Sudanese Catholic Bishop Remembered as “beacon of love, faith”

At the annual death anniversary of Bishop Joseph Abangite Gasi, the South Sudanese Catholic Bishop who died on 12 September 2014...

Bishop Santo Loku Pio addressing students at the Catholic University of South Sudan. Credit: Kerbino Kuel Deng, ACI Africa.

Shun War, “create job opportunities”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan to Authorities

The Auxiliary Bishop of South Sudan’s Juba Archdiocese has called on the government to shun civil strife, and instead engage...

Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba. Credit: Radio Bakhita.

Catholic Archbishop Cautions Students in South Sudan against Religious Discrimination

Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin of South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba has cautioned members of the Young Christian Students (YCS) in his Metropolitan See...

Bishop Evelio Menjivar Ayala, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington DC in the U.S. addressing students and the administrative staff of the Catholic University of South Sudan (CAUSS) on Tuesday, September 12 in Juba. Credit: Credit: Kerbino Kuel Deng/ACI Africa

“Only love can bring healing”: U.S. Catholic Bishop to South Sudanese Students

The Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington DC in the U.S. has underscored the value of love in healing and...

Fr. Jim Greene, Chairperson of Religious Superiors Association of South Sudan in his office in Juba. Credit: Kerbino Kuel Deng, ACI Africa

“We continue to pay”: Catholic Official in South Sudan on Work Permit Exemption Directive

The Presidential directive exempting foreign missionaries from paying for work permits in South Sudan is yet to be implemented, the...

Sr. Maria Martinelli, the Provincial Superior of Comboni Sisters in South Sudan in her office in Juba. Credit: Kerbino Kuel Deng, ACI Africa

War, Lack of Personnel Behind Closure of Comboni Sisters’ Community in Yei, South Sudan

The violence in the territory covered by South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Yei and the lack of personnel are the reasons behind...

Fr. Gregor Schmidt, Provincial Superior of Comboni Missionaries in South Sudan in his office in Juba. Credit: Kerbino Kuel Deng, ACI Africa.

“We did not leave”: Comboni Superior on Presence of Missionaries in South Sudanese Diocese

Members of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ) have not abandoned their pastoral ministry in South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese...

Golden Jubilee of Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference to Foster Two-nation Unity

The yearlong Golden Jubilee celebrations of the establishment of the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC) seeks to foster the unity of the people of God...

Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor of Yei Diocese in South Sudan. Credit: Kerbino Kuel Deng/ACI Africa

Missionaries Have Fled for “fear for their lives”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Laments

Catholic Missionaries have fled South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Yei amid insecurity, the Local Ordinary has told ACI Africa in...

National Symbols “must be respected”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan on Country’s Flag

A Catholic Bishop in South Sudan has weighed in on the country’s Media Authority caution against the circulation of the “wrong version”...

Bishop Stephen Nyodho Ador Majwok of the Catholic Diocese of Malakal, Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor of Yei Diocese, Bishop Santo Loku Pio and Fr. John Lo’boko Morris during the press conference. Credit: Kerbino Kuel Deng/ACI Africa

Plans Underway for Launch of Binational Eucharist Congress and Jubilee in South Sudan

Plans are underway for the launch of a binational yearlong Eucharistic Congress in South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Wau.

Archbishop Hubertus Matheus Maria van Megen. Credit: ACI Africa

Vatican Diplomat Lauds Malakal Diocese for Being “a sign of hope” to Sudan War Victims

The immediate former Apostolic Nuncio to Sudan has lauded the Catholic Diocese of Malakal in South Sudan, for giving hope to victims...

Pietro Cardinal Parolin arrives in Rumbek Diocese. Credit: Rumbek Diocese

“Fear is driven out by perfect love”: Vatican Secretary of State to South Sudanese

Fear is an enemy of peace, and it makes people weak and fragile, Pietro Cardinal Parolin has said in his message to the...

Pietro Cardinal Parolin during Holy Mass at Holy Family Cathedral of Rumbek Diocese. Credit: Rumbek Diocese

Vatican Cardinal Calls on South Sudanese to “abandon old ways”, Seek Reconciliation

The Vatican Secretary of State concluded his four-day visit to South Sudan on August 17 by calling upon the people...

Pietro Cardinal Parolin addressing returnees ad refugees at their camp in the Catholic Diocese of Malakal in South Sudan. Credit: John Amuom, RadioVoice of Love, Catholic Diocese of Malakal

“We feel very sorry for you”: Vatican Secretary of State to Refugees, Returnees from Sudan

The Vatican Secretary of State who arrived in South Sudan on August 14 on a four-day visit has comforted returnees...

Pietro Cardinal Parolin g with President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday, August 14 in Juba. Credit: Office of the President of South Sudan

Vatican Official Urges South Sudanese to Remain Committed to Peace and Reconciliation

The Vatican Secretary of State who arrived in South Sudan on August 14 has urged the people of God in...

Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin receives Pietro Cardinal Parolin upon arrival in Juba. Credit: Sudan/South Sudan Catholic Bishops' Conference

Vatican Secretary of State to Meet Returnees from Sudan in Four-Day Visit to South Sudan

The Vatican Secretary of State has arrived in South Sudan, with the intention to meet people fleeing violence from neighboring...