Juba, 29 August, 2024 / 10:13 pm (ACI Africa).
The first-ever resident Apostolic Nuncio to South Sudan who was appointed in May this year has expressed his eagerness to serve in the East-Central African country, noting that he looks forward to the success of his mission in the world’s youngest nation.
Speaking during his official welcome to South Sudan, Archbishop Séamus Patrick Horgan said he already feels at home in the country that gained independence from Sudan in July 2011.
“Thank you for embracing the Pope's decision and for embracing me. Already, South Sudan is beginning to hold a place in my heart, and I am confident this will be a happy and fruitful mission,” Archbishop Horgan said during his welcome on Thursday, August 29.
Credit: Radio Maria South Sudan
“My dear friends, I am very grateful and deeply touched by your warm welcome,” the Nuncio whose Episcopal Consecration was on Saturday, July 27 in Rome, said, addressing those who gathered to welcome him.