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Magdalen Awor receiving the Guardian of Life Award 2023 from the Pontifical Academy of Life in Rome on 22 February 2023. From left: Don Dante (Doctors with Africa CUAMM Director), Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia (president of the Pontifical Academy for Life), Magdalen Awor, and Mons. Renzo Pegoraro (Chancellor of the Pontifical Academy for Life). Credit: Pontifical Academy for Life

Catholic Midwife Delivering Babies against Odds in South Sudan Feted in Rome

Feb 26, 2023

Magdalen Awor, a dedicated midwife and nurse working in South Sudan is this year’s winner of the prestigious “Guardian of Life Award” by the Pontifical Academy of Life in Rome.

Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo of South Sudan's Yei Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Prayer, Forgiveness “vital for our spiritual growth”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan

Feb 24, 2023

A life of prayer and reaching out to God for mercy and the grace to be forgiving are essential in a person's life, a Catholic Bishop in South Sudan has said.

Faith Leaders in Central Equatoria State. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Let’s Have “intervention strategy” to End Violence: South Sudanese State Faith Leaders

Feb 21, 2023

Religious leaders in Central Equatoria State are pushing for “an intervention strategy” to help bring to an end the violent conflicts in the South Sudanese State.

Sr. Elena Balatti. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Missionary Nun in South Sudan Calls Politicians to “positive actions for peace”

Feb 21, 2023

There is need for political leaders in South Sudan to undertake “positive actions for peace”, a Catholic Missionary Nun in the East-Central African nation has said. 

Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo of South Sudan's Yei Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“It’s really shameful”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan on Killings in His Diocese

Feb 16, 2023

The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan's Yei Diocese has condemned “the killing of innocent people” in his Episcopal See earlier this month, and described the loss of lives as “shameful for us”.

Pope Francis meets with Jesuits in South Sudan on 4 February 2023. Credit: Vatican Media

World Immersed in Pagan Culture with “own idols, gods”: Pope Francis to Jesuits in S.Sudan

Feb 16, 2023

During the fraternal conversation that Pope Francis had with members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Juba, South Sudan, the Holy Father cautioned against “pagan culture”, which he said “has its own idols and gods” and that it has pervaded the world, the Jesuit-run journal, La Civiltà Cattolica reported Thursday, February 16.

Sr. Regina Achan. Credit: Olweny Joseph Onek OD/Facebook

Let’s Work to Foster Vocations to Priestly, Religious Life: Catholic Nun in South Sudan

Feb 16, 2023

The people of God in South Sudan need to work towards the fostering of vocations to Priestly and Religious Life, a Catholic Nun in the country has said. 

Fr. Stan Chu Ilo, a Research Professor in the Department of Catholic Studies at DePaul University. Credit: PACTPAN

Time to “leave the scene”, Warring South Sudanese Politicians Told after Ecumenical Visit

Feb 14, 2023

A Catholic Theologian has called on political rivals in South Sudan to either commit to working with Pope Francis in ending the conflict in the East-Central African nation or to leave politics altogether for better leaders committed to working towards peace in the country.

Sr. Agnes Leila Andrewous. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Sister in South Sudan Shares Joy of Serving Two Visiting Popes

Feb 12, 2023

A Catholic Nun who actively participated in the celebration of the visit of Pope John Paul II to Sudan in 1993 had the opportunity to interact with a Pope for the second time when she served at the February 5 Papal Mass in South Sudan.

Sr. Cecilia Nya. Credit: ACI Africa

“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.

Fr. Charles Taban (left), Sr. Mary Moraa (center), and  Sr. Cecilia Nya (right). Credit: ACI Africa

Let’s “work together for peace”, Nuns, Clergy Appeal after South Sudan Peace Pilgrimage

Feb 8, 2023

The ecumenical visit to South Sudan undertaken by Pope Francis, the Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Rev. Dr. Iain Greenshields, is a challenge to be instruments of peace and hope to the people of God in the East-Central African nation, ACI Africa has been told.

Section of Catholic Priests in South Sudan at the Papal Mass in Juba. Credit: ACI Africa

Clergy, Religious in South Sudan Pledge to Espouse Pope Francis’ Pilgrimage Exhortations

Feb 7, 2023

Exhortations that Pope Francis made in his encounters with the people of God in South Sudan during his three-day Pilgrimage of Peace, which concluded February 5 with the Papal Mass, resonated well with members of the Clergy, women and men Religious in the East-Central African nation.

Fr. Matthew Pagan (left), Sr. Lily Grace (center) and Sr. Agnes Leila Andrewous (right). Credit: ACI Africa

“Special call”: Liturgical Coordinators on Preparing for Papal Mass in South Sudan

Feb 7, 2023

The opportunity to serve Pope Francis during the February 5 Holy Mass in South Sudan was a fulfilling experience, those who were selected to coordinate the preparations for the Papal Mass in South Sudan’s capital city, Juba, have said.

Section of Jesuits who had private meeting with Pope Francis at the Apostolic Nunciature in Juba, South Sudan

“Amazing”: Jesuit Provincial on Their Private Encounter with Pope Francis in South Sudan

Feb 7, 2023

The private meeting between Pope Francis and members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) during his visit in South Sudan was “amazing”, a Priest at the helm of the  Jesuits in Eastern Africa Province has said.

Caption: Pope Francis greeting congregation at Dr. John Garang Mausoleum on 5 February 2023 just before presiding over Holy Mass
Credit: ACI Africa

“Africa is happy, grateful”: Catholic Bishops on Pope Francis’ Visit Despite Frail Health

Feb 6, 2023

Catholic Bishops in Africa and Madagascar have expressed their gratitude to Pope Francis for visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan despite his poor health.

Some South Sudanese women during Holy Mass in Juba. Credit: ACI Africa

“Ensure women are protected, respected, valued”: Pope Francis to South Sudanese

Feb 6, 2023

In his encounter with Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) during his second day in South Sudan, Pope Francis urged respect for and protection of women.

Caption: Pope Francis greeting congregation at Dr. John Garang Mausoleum on 5 February 2023 just before presiding over Holy Mass. Credit: ACI Africa

Thanks for “bold decision” to Visit South Sudan: Catholic Archbishop to Pope Francis

Feb 6, 2023

The “bold decision” of Pope Francis to realize the ecumenical visit in South Sudan is an indication of the “solidarity with us”, Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla of the country’s Juba Archdiocese has said. 

Sr. Orla Treacy, a member of the Loreto Sisters who coordinated the nine-day “walking for peace” pilgrimage organized by the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek to meet Pope Francis. Credit: ACI Africa

Pope Francis’ “pure presence” in South Sudan is Beautiful: Catholic Missionary Nun

Feb 4, 2023

A Catholic missionary Nun working in South Sudan has expressed elation at meeting Pope Francis who is in the East-Central African country for an Ecumenical visit, noting that the Holy Father’s “pure presence” in Africa’s youngest nation means a lot for the country.

Bishop Erkolano Lodu Tombe. Credit: ACI Africa

Ecumenical Visit to South Sudan “fulfillment of a great desire”: Catholic Bishop

Feb 4, 2023

The arrival of three global church leaders in South Sudan on Friday, February 3 is a “fulfillment of a great desire” people have been yearning for, a Catholic Bishop in the East-Central African nation has said.

Credit: ACI Africa

United for Peace in South Sudan in the Nine-day “walking for peace”: Bishop, Pilgrims

Feb 3, 2023

Pilgrims in the nine-day “walking for peace” pilgrimage organized by the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek who arrived in Juba on Thursday, February 2, the eve of the arrival of Pope Francis in South Sudan, were united for peace and reconciliation in the country.