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Catholic Church in South Sudan
“Deeply heartbreaking”: Bishop in South Sudan Condemns “horrific attack” on Catholic Parish, Urges Repentance
Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has condemned the December 10 attack on St. Mary Help of Christians Parish of his Episcopal See.
Newest Catholic Diocese in South Sudan Announces 2025 Centenary Celebrations with Calls for Hope and Peace
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan, the country’s newest Episcopal See, has announced Centenary celebrations scheduled for May next year, to mark decades of evangelization of the Diocese that was carved out from the Catholic Diocese of Malakal.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Calls for Shift from Detrimental “human ways” to Path Inaugurated by Christmas
The Local Ordinary of the newly erected Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan has issued a Pastoral message on this year’s Advent and Christmas, urging a shift away from the “dominant human ways” that he says continue to cause horrors in the world, disfiguring it and making it increasingly inhumane and uninhabitable.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Urges Church to Overcome Clericalism, Embrace Synodal Conversion
Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan has called on the Church to confront the growing issue of clericalism, which he identified as a major obstacle to the Synod on Synodality.
Cardinal in South Sudan Hopes for “lasting peace” through Presidential Initiative
Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Martin Mulla, the Archbishop of South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba has expressed hope in the Tumaini Initiative launched by President Salva Kiir to bring lasting peace in the east-central African country that continues to grapple with the devastation of a civil war.
Apostolic Nuncio in South Sudan Relays Pope Francis' Closeness with the Church Experiencing “difficulties”
The Apostolic Nuncio in South Sudan has assured the people of God in the east-central African country of the closeness of Pope Francis who has acknowledged the struggles that the country, which experienced a devastating civil war, is facing. The Holy Father’s message was also meant for neighboring Sudan that is experiencing war.
Eucharistic Congress, Golden Jubilee in Sudan, South Sudan “a testament to the enduring spirit of communion”: Cardinal
Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Martin Mulla of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba in South Sudan has described the Eucharistic Congress and the Golden Jubilee of the Catholic hierarchy in Sudan and South Sudan as a testament to the enduring spirit of communion within the Catholic Church.
Sudan’s Cardinal Looks into Future of Church with Hope amid Civil War, Dwindling Number of Pastoral Agents
Sudan’s Gabriel Cardinal Zubeir Wako has expressed optimism that the new Catholic year starting with Advent 2024 Season on Sunday, December 1 will renew the faith in the country, where he says the number of the Consecrated people is declining amid civil war.
Apostolic Nuncio Lauds Religious Institutes as “an invaluable component” of Church in South Sudan
The Apostolic Nuncio in South Sudan has commended religious institutes in the east-central African country for their significant contribution to the Church’s mission in the world’s youngest nation, describing the institutes as “an invaluable component” of the Church in the country.
Catholic Bishops Urge Sudanese to Learn “how to survive together”, to Reject Violence and Work for Peace
Members of the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SSS-CBC) have urged the Sudanese to embrace peaceful coexistence, reject violence, and work together for lasting peace amid escalating conflicts and humanitarian crises in the country.
In Inaugural “encounter” with Sudan/South Sudan’s Catholic Bishops, Apostolic Nuncio Explains His “principal function”
The Apostolic Nuncio in South Sudan has used the occasion of his first official meeting with members of the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SSS-CBC) to explain the “principal function” of Holy Father’s representatives to countries of the world.
Cardinal in South Sudan Hails Establishment of Radio Maria in Juba Archdiocese as “platform for religious education”
Radio Maria South Sudan is set to be a religious education forum for the people of God and a source of hope in the East-Central African nation, the Local Ordinary of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba, where the Marian radio has been established has said.
Seminarians at St. John Paul II Institute in South Sudan Urged to Embrace Patron Saint’s “charismatic spirit”
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) in South Sudan has encouraged Seminarians and staff at the St. John Paul II Institute of Philosophy Seminary Yambio to embody the values and spirit of their patron saint.
Cardinal in Embattled South Sudan says Synodal Journey Helping to Resolve “many human problems”
Stephen Ameyu Martin Cardinal Mulla of South Sudan has underscored the important role of the multi-year Synod on Synodality in addressing the socio-political and humanitarian crises facing South Sudan and other regions of the continent.
Christian Foundation Decries “widespread, systematic” Forceful Conversion to Islam in Sudan as Civil War Rages On
A UK-based human rights foundation has condemned the forced conversion of Christians to Islam in Sudan following the arbitrary arrest of 12 Christian men by Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) military intelligence unit.
“You are part of a rich legacy, a global family”: Apostolic Nuncio to Catholic University of South Sudan Students
The representative of the Holy Father in South Sudan has underscored the important place the Catholic University of South Sudan (CoUSS) holds in the present and future development of the people of God East-Central African nation, the world’s newest country.
South Sudan’s Church Leaders Decry Politicians’ “lack of will” to Remove Impediments to Delayed General Elections
Politicians in South Sudan are not showing the will to remove the obstacles that are impeding general elections in the East-Central African nation, Church leaders in the country have said.
South Sudan’s Presidency “reaches consensus” on Two-year Transitional Government Extension, Adjourn Polls to 2026
The Presidency of South Sudan has agreed to extend the mandate of the country’s transitional government of national unity by two more years, and to adjourn the general elections that had been slated for this December to 2026.
Let’s “reflect upon his most cherished teachings”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan on Death Anniversary of Predecessor
Reflecting on the “most cherished teachings” of Bishop Joseph Abangite Gasi, who passed on a decade ago is the best way to commemorate him, his successor, Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), has said.
Pioneer Resident Apostolic Nuncio to South Sudan Upbeat about Mission in World’s Youngest Nation
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.
