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Catholic Church in South Sudan

Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin of Juba Archdiocese during the January 18 Press Conference. Credit: CRN

Catholic Archbishop in South Sudan Hopes Ecumenical Visit to “touch hearts of politicians”

Jan 19, 2023

The Catholic Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has expressed optimism that the planned ecumenical visit to the country early next month will “touch the hearts of politicians” to seek peace.

Bishop Emmanuel Bernardino Lowi Napeta of South Sudan's Torit Diocese. Credit: Radio Bakhita

Newly Ordained Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Calls for “forgiveness, appreciation”

Jan 19, 2023

The newly Consecrated Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Torit Diocese has called on the people of God in the East-Central African nation to foster the spirit of pardon and appreciation of each other in view of realizing lasting peace in the country.  

Archbishop Hubertus van Megen during the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Emmanuel Bernardino Lowi Napeta of Torit Diocese on Sunday, 15 January 2023. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Ecumenical Visit to South Sudan Set to Open “new chapter of hope, inspiration”: Nuncio

Jan 17, 2023

The representative of the Holy Father in South Sudan has said the planned ecumenical visit to the East-Central African nation is expected to open a “new chapter of hope and inspiration” for the people of God in the country. 

Bishop Emmanuel Bernardino Lowi Napeta greets the faithful at his Episcopal Ordination in Torit Diocese. Credit: Radio Bakhita

“Cooperate with Bishop”: Cardinal at Episcopal Ordination in South Sudan

Jan 17, 2023

The people of God in the Catholic Diocese of Torit in South Sudan have been urged to cooperate with the new Bishop who was Consecrated on Sunday, January 15.

Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambia (CDTY) in South Sudan. Credit: CDTY

Catholic Bishop Urges South Sudanese to “take advantage of Papal visit to be reconciled”

Jan 16, 2023

South Sudanese have been urged to profit from the planned visit of Pope Francis to their country to get reconciled with one another.

Bishop Christian Carlassare of South Sudan's Rumbek Diocese. Credit: ACI Africa

Ecumenical Visit to Show with “clarity a new common path” for South Sudan: Catholic Bishop

Jan 11, 2023

The planned ecumenical visit to South Sudan to be undertaken by Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields early next month will show “a new common path” for the people of God in the country, a Catholic Bishop in the East-Central African nation has said.

Mons. Emmanuel Bernardino Lowi Napeta folowing arrives Torit Diocese ahead of his Episcopal ORdination on January 15. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“I am not here to work on a tribal basis but as a Catholic”: Bishop-elect in South Sudan

Jan 10, 2023

The Bishop-elect for South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Torit has cautioned the people of God in the East-Central African nation again the tendency to offer services on the basis of tribe and instead consider the common good.

Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin of Juba Archdiocese in South Sudan. Credit: CRN

Extend God’s Kingdom “through service to humanity”: Archbishop in South Sudan to Clergy

Jan 10, 2023

The Catholic Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has called on members of the Clergy in Torit Diocese to contribute to the extension of the kingdom of God through their service to humanity

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

Lift Suspension on Rome Peace Talks, Catholic Bishop Urges South Sudanese Government

Jan 6, 2023

The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Yei Diocese is urging the South Sudanese government to reconsider the suspension of the Rome peace talks, and return to the negotiation table.    

Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin during Tuesday, January 3 Requiem Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Credit: ACI Africa

South Sudanese Catholic Archbishop Eulogizes Former Pope as “defender of doctrine, truth”

Jan 5, 2023

The Catholic Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has eulogized Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI who passed on in Rome on New Year 2023 eve as a defender of Catholic Church doctrine and the truth.

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

“Be not afraid” amid Challenges in South Sudan: Catholic Bishop in Christmas Message

Dec 25, 2022

In his Christmas 2022 Message to the people of God under his pastoral care, the Catholic Bishop of South Sudan's Yei Diocese has sought to offer encouragement amid economic and security challenges.

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

Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Urges Youth to “start practicing leadership now”

Dec 22, 2022

There is need for young people in South Sudan to begin putting into practice their leadership traits, a Catholic Bishop in the East-Central African nation has said.

Bishop Matthew Remijio Adam of South Sudan's Wau Diocese/ Credit: Courtesy Photo

“We need to reconcile, forgive” to Celebrate Christmas in Happiness: South Sudanese Bishop

Dec 21, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has called on the people of God in the East-Central African nation to practice reconciliation and forgiveness in order to celebrate Christmas in happiness.

Bishop Christian Carlassare of South Sudan's Rumbek Diocese. Credit: Rumbek Diocese

Church in South Sudan Invited to share in Pope Francis' "pilgrimage of peace" During Visit

Dec 16, 2022

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan has invited people of different faiths in the East-Central African nation to prepare to join Pope Francis in his "pilgrimage of faith" during the Holy Father's planned Ecumenical visit to the country.

Bishop Stephen Nyodho Ador Majwok of South Sudan’s Malakal Diocese. Credit: Eye Radio

Catholic Bishop Calls for “unconditional” Ceasefire amid Violence in South Sudanese State

Dec 15, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Malakal Diocese has called upon parties in the violent conflict in Upper Nile State, a territory in his Episcopal See, to “unconditionally cease from violence”.

President Salva Kiir Mayardit with members of the delegation from the Sant’Egidio community, led by its Secretary-General, Dr. Paolo Impagliazzo and Professor Andrea Bartholi. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Resuming Peace Talks Key Agenda in South Sudan's Meeting with Rome-based Catholic Entity

Dec 12, 2022

The leadership of the Rome-based lay Catholic association dedicated to the provision of social services and arbitrating conflicts, Sant’Egidio Community, has met with South Sudan’s President over the resumption of suspended Peace Talks. 

Credit: Wau Diocese

Caritas Official in South Sudan Urges Youth to “be ambassadors of peace” at Grassroots

Dec 9, 2022

There is need for young people in South Sudan to “be ambassadors of peace” within their respective local communities, the Caritas Coordinator of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Wau has said.

Credit: Courtesy Photo

Suspension of South Sudan’s Peace Talks Not Closure of “door for peace”: Catholic Nun

Dec 6, 2022

The recent suspension of South Sudanese government’s participation in the Rome peace talks does not mean that the “door for peace” in the East-Central African nation is permanently closed, a Catholic Missionary Nun in the country has said.

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

Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Decries Land Grabbing Menace, Urges “peaceful coexistence”

Dec 4, 2022

There is need for authorities in South Sudan to put an end to the menace of land grabbing, Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo of Yei Diocese has said. 

Bishop Matthew Remijio Adam of South Sudan's Wau Diocese/ Credit: Courtesy Photo

“Forgiveness can build bridges, repair broken relationships”: Catholic Bishop in S. Sudan

Dec 3, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of Wau Diocese in South Sudan has underscored the need for forgiveness among the people of God in the East-Central African nation, saying the practice can “build bridges” and “repair broken relationships.”