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Delegation of South Sudan political leaders at the Vatican with Pope Francis in April 2019

Pope Francis’ “feet kiss” Gesture Pays Off as South Sudan Unity Government is Formed

Feb 24, 2020

After intense international pressure on political leaders in South Sudan including Pope Francis’ dramatic gesture of kissing the feet of President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar, a unity government was formed Saturday, February 22, opening a new chapter that seems an answer to the prayers of many.

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