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Catholic Church in South Sudan
Catholic Archdiocese in South Sudan to Devote Next Century to “developing” Local Languages
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba in South Sudan has said that the Metropolitan See will seek to prioritize the development of local languages in the next one hundred years.
One Year On, Late South Sudanese Archbishop Remembered as “healer, champion of love”
One year after his death, the immediate former Local Ordinary of Juba Archdiocese in South Sudan, Archbishop Paolino Lukudu Loro, has been remembered as a “healer and champion of love”.
Catholic Archbishop Urges Youth to Promote “peace, togetherness” in South Sudanese State
The Catholic Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has urged young people in the country’s Eastern Equatoria State to promote peace and togetherness amid reported cases of violent conflicts.
“Let’s build Church in love, forgiveness”: South Sudanese Bishop-elect ahead of Ordination
The Bishop-elect for the Catholic Diocese of Yei in South Sudan, Mons. Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo, has called upon the people of God in the East-Central African nation to work together and be part of the Church that fosters “love and forgiveness”.
Bishop in South Sudan Urges Government to Implement Policies “to end youth unemployment”
The Auxiliary Bishop of South Sudan’s Juba Archdiocese has called on the government to work toward implementing “proper laws and policies” that will contribute to ending massive youth unemployment in the East-Central African nation.
Strive to End Violence “ahead of visit by Holy Father”: Ecumenical Official in South Sudan
An ecumenical official with the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) is advocating for an end to violence in the East-Central African nation as the country prepares to host Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland.
Catholic Priest among Suspects Sentenced for Shooting Bishop-elect in South Sudan
A Catholic Priest is among four suspects sentenced over the shooting of the then Bishop-elect for the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan, now Bishop Christian Carlassare.
Salesians in South Sudan Rehabilitating, Reintegrating Street Children in Families
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) ministering at their centre in South Sudan’s Wau Diocese are rehabilitating street children and helping reintegrate them with their respective families.
Newly Launched Book Offers “window to life, reality of real people” of South Sudan: Nun
Readers of the 280-page newly launched book are expected to gain deeper insight into the identity, life, and real situations of the people of God in South Sudan, a Catholic Nun has told participants during the virtual event that took place Thursday, April 21.
End “ongoing inter-communal conflicts to attain a peaceful South Sudan”: Church Leaders
Representatives of the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) want an end to inter-communal violent conflicts in the East-Central African country.
Do Not “take us back to war”: Catholic Bishops in Sudan, South Sudan to Political Leaders
Catholic Bishops in Sudan and South Sudan have, in their collective Easter Message, expressed the hope that political leaders in the two neighboring countries will foster “justice, peace and reconciliation”, and not “take us back to war”.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Recalls Shooting Ordeal, Says “the Lord guided the bullets”
The Catholic Bishop of Rumbek Diocese in South Sudan has recalled the 26 April 2021 incident when he was attacked and shot in both legs and attributed his survival to divine intervention.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Says Planned Ecumenical Visit “great encouragement”
The planned ecumenical visit of Pope Francis, The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland to South Sudan later this year is “a great encouragement” to the people of God in the East-Central African nation, a Catholic Bishop in the country has said.
“Remember Pope Francis’ Kiss” Campaign to Foster Peace, Stability in South Sudan: Activist
A campaign dubbed “remember Pope Francis' Kiss for Peace” that was recently launched in South Sudan aims at challenging political leaders in the East-Central African nation to foster “peace and stability”, an activist involved in the campaign has said.
Planned Papal Visit to South Sudan Receiving “a real sense of expectation”: JRS Official
The planned Apostolic journey of Pope Francis to South Sudan later this year is receiving “a real sense of expectation” in the East-Central African nation, an official of the of Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) has said.
Church “satisfied” with State Preparation for Papal Maiden Trip to South Sudan: Archbishop
The Catholic Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has said “the Church is satisfied with” the government’s preparations to welcome Pope Francis in his planned maiden Apostolic visit to the East-Central African nation in July.
Papal Visit to South Sudan to Help Church “engage in reconciliation process”, Bishop Says
The planned Apostolic journey of Pope Francis to South Sudan later this year is an opportunity for the local Church to engage in the process of reconciliation, a Catholic Bishop in the East-Central African nation has said.
Construction of Papal Dais in South Sudan Kicks Off, Catholic Bishop Blesses Ground
The construction of the Papal dais has kicked off in South Sudan’s capital city, Juba, with the blessing of the ground.
Jesuit Entity in South Sudan Uses Sports to Foster Discipline, Teamwork in Displaced Youth
More than 250 displaced boys and girls from South Sudan are learning the value of discipline and teamwork through sports in a Psycho-Social Support program (MHPSS) spearheaded by Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), an international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
New Bishop in South Sudan “missionary with sincere earnestness, love for humans”: Confrere
A confrere of the newly ordained Bishop in South Sudan has described him as a person who takes his missionary vocation seriously and who has “love for humans”.
