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Catholic Church in South Sudan
Conflict, Climate Change Leaves South Sudan among “world’s hungriest countries”: Trócaire
Violent conflicts and climate change in South Sudan have contributed to the country being “consistently” ranked as one of the “world’s hungriest countries,” the leadership of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, has said.
Parish Priest of Sudanese Cathedral Parish Appointed Bishop for Torit Diocese, South Sudan
Pope Francis has appointed the Parish Priest of St. Matthew’s Cathedral Parish of Khartoum Archdiocese in Sudan, Bishop for Torit Diocese in South Sudan.
Abyei Residents “facing humanitarian catastrophe”, Bishop in Sudan Says, Appeals for Help
Residents of Abyei Administrative Area (AAA), an area on the border between Sudan and South Sudan that has a “special administrative status”, are in dire need of humanitarian assistance, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of El Obeid that covers the region has said.
Let’s Rebuild Our “badly broken” Diocese: Bishop in South Sudan to Natives of His See
The Catholic Bishop of Yei Diocese in South Sudan has called upon the natives of his Episcopal See residing in the capital city to join him in initiatives to rebuild the “badly broken” South Sudanese Diocese.
Catholic Entity in South Sudan Seeking Partnerships to Address Food Security Challenge
Solidarity with South Sudan (SSS) is seeking to partner with “well-wishers worldwide” in view of reaching out to local farmers in the East-Central African nation to address the challenge of food security.
“Accelerate preparations”: Vatican Official in South Sudan on Papal Ecumenical Visit
There are positive “signs” that Pope Francis will realize the postponed ecumenical trip to South Sudan, the Chargé d'Affaires of the Vatican Nunciature in the East-Central African nation has said, and underscored the need to “accelerate preparations”.
Catholic Students in Africa Pour Their Hearts Out to Bishops in Synodal Conversations
Catholic students from various universities across Africa have shared their Church experiences and concerns in a meeting they held with Bishops on the continent, expressing their desire “to be heard” and to be supported in the challenges they face.
The Papal “long-awaited” Ecumenical Visit among Ongoing Reflections of Bishops in Sudan
The postponed ecumenical trip to South Sudan that is to be undertaken by Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields, is among the deliberations at the ongoing Plenary Assembly of the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC), a member of the Conference has said.
Let’s Continue Praying for “a shared peaceful future”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Rumbek Dioceses has urged the people of God in the East-Central African nation to continue praying for peace, unity and reconciliation towards “a shared peaceful future” in the country.
Catholic Priest in South Sudan Calls for “proper planning” to Avert Floods, Disasters
Engaging in “proper planning” can go a long way in averting deadly floods and other similar disasters in South Sudan, a Catholic Priest in the East-Central African nation has said.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Seeking to Prioritize “reconstruction of infrastructures”
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Yei Catholic Diocese is seeking to prioritize the rebuilding of the various “infrastructures that were destroyed during the 2016 conflict” in his Episcopal See.
Plenary Assembly of Sudan Bishops to Review Achievements, Challenges in Dioceses: Official
Catholic Bishops in Sudan and South Sudan who are convening for their weeklong Plenary Assembly in Sudan’s capital city, Khartoum, are to review the achievements and challenges the people of God are facing in the two-nation Dioceses, an official has told ACI Africa.
Aim for “sound education” in Universities to Fight Ignorance: South Sudanese Archbishop
The Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has urged students in the East-Central African nation to aim for “sound education” at university level.
Catholic Bishop Appeals for Support for Civilians Fleeing Violence in South Sudanese State
The Catholic Bishop of Yei Diocese in South Sudan is appealing to humanitarian organizations to come to the aid of civilians fleeing violence in Morobo County of Central Equatoria State.
Catholic Archbishop in South Sudan Emphasizes Need for Learner Discipline in Institutions
There is need for learners to embrace discipline during their life in learning institutions to guarantee a successful future, the Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has said.
Peace, Justice “necessary rights of citizens”: Catholic Commission Official in South Sudan
There is a need for political leaders in South Sudan to view peace and justice as “necessary rights” for all citizens in the East-Central African nation, the Coordinator of the Commission for Justice and Peace (CJP) in South Sudan’s Malakal Diocese has said.
Catholic Bishop Appeals for Assistance amid Destructive Floods in South Sudanese States
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan's Wau Diocese is appealing for humanitarian aid for those affected by destructive floods in multiple States in the East-Central African nation.
Catholic Priest in South Sudan Urges Citizens to Take “preventive measures against Ebola”
A member of the Clergy of South Sudan’s Yei Diocese, a territory that borders Uganda where dozens of cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) have been confirmed, has urged the people of God in the East-Central African country to take preventive measures against the virus that is known to cause severe bleeding, and organ failure that can eventually result in death.
Synod on Synodality to Help South Sudanese “dialogue with each other”: Catholic Priest
The ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality has the potentiality of helping South Sudanese, including members of communities at loggerheads, embrace dialogue as the way for resolving their conflicts, a Catholic Priest has said.
Church Committed to Fostering “peace, stability” in South Sudan’s Equatoria State: Bishop
The Catholic Church is committed to fostering “peace and stability” in South Sudan’s Equatoria State, Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Yei has said.
