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South Sudanese Priest Shares His Ordeal, Attackers “must have been manipulated by someone”
The South Sudanese Juba-based priest who was attacked by a group of Catholic youth protesting the appointment of a new Archbishop has, in an interview with ACI Africa, shared about the Sunday, March 8 episode saying he has no grudge with the youth and that they might have been misguided and “manipulated by someone.”
Back-and-forth Protests against Juba Archbishop-elect Get Violent, Emeritus Breaks Silence
Pope Francis’ reconfirmation of his earlier appointment of South Sudanese Bishop Stephen Ameyu as the new Archbishop of Juba was expected to put an end to the controversies around politics of succession in the only Metropolitan See of the world’s youngest nation.
Papal Transfer in South Sudan Reconfirmed, Installation Date of Archbishop Announced
Pope Francis has reconfirmed his earlier appointment of Bishop Stephen Ameyu of South Sudan’s Torit Diocese as the new Archbishop of the only Metropolitan See in the world’s youngest nation and announced the date of his installation, a move that seems to put an end to controversies around politics of succession in the Archdiocese of Juba.
“Don’t return us to war, we are fed up”: South Sudanese Bishop to Unity Government Leaders
Few days after rival leaders in South Sudan formed a transitional coalition government to end years of political rivalry and conflict, the Local Ordinary of the country’s Diocese of Yei has called for servant leadership among coalition government leaders and urged the leaders in the East African country to work towards the long-awaited peace.
South Sudan’s Emmanuel Radio Reporters Down Tools, Demand “salary scale” Revised Upwards
A section of reporters attached to Emmanuel Radio of South Sudan’s Torit Diocese, one of the nine radio stations constituting the Catholic Radio Network (CRN) who downed their tools last Thursday, February 20 over remuneration grievances are calling on the management of the 11-year-old media outlet to revise their pay upwards.
Pope Francis’ “feet kiss” Gesture Pays Off as South Sudan Unity Government is Formed
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.
A Laity’s Take of Protests against Papal Transfer of South Sudan’s Torit Bishop to Juba
As the people of God in South Sudan’s Juba Archdiocese await the decision of Pope Francis regarding his earlier transfer of Bishop Stephen Ameyu from Torit diocese to Juba, a Papal decision that was resisted by a section of clergy and laity, a South Sudanese lay faithful has, in a recent letter to ACI Africa, weighed in on the matter, highlighting issues he considers pertinent and making appeals to Church personnel to be obedient to the Vatican.
U.S. Diplomat Commends Loreto Sisters for Keeping South Sudanese Girls in School
The U.S. Ambassador to the world’s youngest nation, South Sudan, Thomas Hushek, during his recent visit to an education and health facility run by members of the Institute for the Blessed Virgin Mary, popularly known as Loreto Sisters, commended the nuns for their work in keeping girls in the troubled country in school.
“No one has permission to sell any property of the Church,” South Sudanese Bishop Cautions
At the closure of the weeklong Annual Diocesan General Assembly meeting last Friday, February 14, Bishop Stephen Ameyu of the South Sudan’s Torit Diocese cautioned members of the clergy to guard themselves against disposing of Church property.
“Victory for the people,” Church Leaders in South Sudan Laud Decision to Reduce States
In a bid to narrow down the gap between the government of South Sudan and the main opposition and form a transitional unity government due February 22 after the latest postponement, the President of the world’s youngest nation February 15 gave in to one of the key demands of the opposition leader, Dr. Riek Machar, reducing the number of States from 32 to 10, a development that Catholic Church leaders have lauded.
Loreto Sisters in South Sudan Open State of the art Clinic to tackle School Absenteeism
Shortly after Loreto Sisters established a Primary and Secondary school in the South Sudanese Diocese of Rumbek in 2010, bringing hope to thousands of children who used to walk for long distances in search of education, the Sisters identified a health gap among school-going children that needed their immediate attention.
South Sudanese Bishop Optimistic, Unity Government Formation “will not be postponed again”
With just over one week to the formation of a transitional government of national unity in South Sudan, a Catholic Bishop of Yei has called upon Christians to pray for peace during the ongoing negotiations between conflicting parties in the country.
African Leaders Say Kenya’s late President was Peace-loving, Reconciling, a Pan-Africanist
At the national Memorial Service of Kenya’s longest serving President who hosted three papal visits, various African leaders who crossed their respective borders to join citizens of the East African country in mourning their former Head of State paid glowing tributes to Daniel arap Moi, expressing their memories of a political leader described as peace-loving, a statesman, and a Pan Africanist who played a significant role in promoting the good of the African continent.
Take Girls Destined for Early Marriage Elsewhere, Catholic School in South Sudan Warns
The administration of a Catholic boarding secondary school for girls in South Sudan has pleaded with parents to present for enrollment only those girls that can stay in school for the entire four-year period of studies away from early marriages against the backdrop of increased demand for admission at the institution that has limited slots annually.
Christian Youth Leaders in South Sudan to Support Young Christian Students Countrywide
The Christian youth leadership in South Sudan has expressed its commitment to supporting the activities of Young Christian Students (YCS) in secondary schools and tertiary learning institutions countrywide in a manner that will enable members of the movement in the world’s youngest nation to participate actively in international forums.
Lay Down Weapons, “give birth to children”: South Sudan Christian Women to Child soldiers
Hundreds of Christian women belonging to the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) have, while commemorating their sixth anniversary of prayer for peace in the world’s youngest nation, appealed to children serving as soldiers to withdraw from being actively involved in armed conflict and instead “marry and give birth to children.”
African Clergy, Religious, Laity Pay Tribute to Basketball Superstar Kobe Bryant
A day after the sudden and unexpected death of the basketball superstar Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash alongside his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna and seven others, a section of clergy, religious, and lay Catholic faithful in Africa have, amid shock and disbelief, paid glowing tribute to the 41-year-old retired NBA player, expressing appreciation for his talent, for being a role model to many, and for practicing his Catholic.
Revival of South Sudan’s Ecumenical Network on Course, Church Officials Optimistic
A two-day forum bringing together members of the Ecumenical Network South Sudan (ENSS) in Juba has given hope to the revival of the religious entity that engages internal and external partners in view of advancing priority needs in the world’s youngest nation, Church officials at the meeting have told ACI Africa.
“It is an affordable good quality education”: Comboni Missionaries in South Sudan
In a country with high levels of illiteracy, the provision of education by Catholic Church institutions is helping in guaranteeing a future of many young people amid challenges occasioned by the protracted civil conflict, ACI Africa has gathered.
Comboni Missionaries in South Sudan: Contribution to Nation Building, Challenges
Since the founder of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus and the Comboni Missionary Sisters (Verona Fathers and Sisters), Italian-born St. Daniel Comboni launched his plan “save Africa through Africa” and was consecrated Bishop as Vicar Apostolic of Central Africa in the second half of the nineteenth century, his institute has had an outstanding legacy in Sudan and South Sudan through the activities of its members.
