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Catholic Church in Sudan
Jesuit Entity Seeking Partnership Towards “dignified, solid response” to Sudan War Victims
Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS) in Chad is seeking partners to facilitate “a dignified and solid response” towards victims of the ongoing violent conflict in Sudan who have fled to the landlocked country at the crossroads of North and Central Africa.
Take Action to End “genocide” in Darfur, Sudan: Christian Leaders to AU, IGAD
Various associations of Christian leaders in Africa and their global partners are calling on the African Union (AU) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to act immediately and stop the “genocide” in Sudan’s Darfur region.
Ongoing Violence in Sudan “for the moment” Not Religious, Not Civil: Apostolic Nuncio
The ongoing violent conflict in Sudan that broke out on April 15 is, “for the moment”, neither on the basis of religion nor is it a civil war, the representative of the Holy Father in the Northeastern African nation has said.
Pastoral Work, Education at “standstill” in Sudan amid Violence: Religious Order Superior
Pastoral work, and education are among services at “a standstill” in Sudan amid violence, the Superior General of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (SHS) has said.
Catholic Nuns Safely Evacuated from Sudan to South Sudan Came “with nothing”: Superior
The three members of the Religious Order of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (SHS) who were safely evacuated from Sudan to South Sudan last month arrived in the country’s capital, Juba, “with nothing”, the Superior General of the Congregation has told ACI Africa in an interview.
“People are just not safe”: Immediate Former Apostolic Nuncio to Sudan on Ongoing Violence
The situation in Sudan remains a cause for concern and the people of God in the Northeastern African nation “are just not safe” amid reports of violation of ceasefires, the immediate former Apostolic Nuncio to the country has said.
It’s “very difficult to survive”: Catholic Missionary Priest on Situation in Sudan
It is becoming more and more difficult to make ends meet in Sudan amid ongoing violence and lack of basic needs, including food, water, and electricity, a Catholic Missionary Priest in the country’s capital city, Khartoum, has said.
Pioneer Catholic Bishop of Sudan’s El Obeid Diocese Dies in U.S. at 84
Bishop Macram Max Gassis, the first Catholic Bishop of El Obeid Diocese in Sudan, has passed on in the U.S. after suffering poor health “for many months”. He was aged 84.
Jesuit Entity Warns Rains to Worsen Situation of Returnees at South Sudanese Camp
The expected rainy season in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State is likely to worsen the situation of returnees, who have camped at Renk, one of the entry points for those fleeing violence in Sudan’s capital city, Khartoum, officials the Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS) have said.
Restricted Movement, “communication is very difficult for us”: Missionary Priest in Sudan
A Catholic Missionary Priest ministering in violence-stricken Khartoum has lamented restricted movement in the Sudanese capital city, and difficulty in establishing communication with others amid continued violence in the Northeastern African nation since April 15.
Catholic Nuns “thankful” after Safe Evacuation from Sudan to South Sudan amidst Violence
Three members of the Religious Order of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (SHS) have expressed gratitude to the Vulnerable People Project (VPP), a Catholic apostolate dedicated to helping people escape conflict, for facilitating their safe evacuation from Sudan to South Sudan amid violence in the Northeastern African nation.
Jesuit Entity Supporting Thousands Fleeing Sudan War at “an outreach point” in South Sudan
Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), an international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), has set up “an outreach point” at Renk in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State where thousands of persons fleeing the Sudan war that broke out on April 15 are being served.
“Spare no effort”: Pope Francis to International Community on Pushing for Talks in Sudan
Pope Francis has urged the international community to “spare no effort” in pushing for dialogue between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to bring an end to war in Sudan where he says “situation continues to be grave”.
Catholic Diocese in South Sudan Raising Funds to Support War Victims in Sudan
The Catholic Diocese of Wau in South Sudan is preparing to send a special collection to Khartoum, Sudan, to support people who continue to be affected by the ongoing war that broke out on April 15.
Christian Entity Condemns “intentional attacks” on Worship Centers in Sudan amid Fighting
Christians Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights foundation, has condemned “intentional attacks” on worship centers in Sudan since fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) broke out on April 15.
Church Entities in South Sudan Urged to “open all doors” to Personnel Fleeing Sudan War
The Catholic Archbishop of South Sudan’s only Metropolitan See, Juba, has urged Church institutions in the country to welcome and offer support to members of the Clergy, women and men Religious, and Laity arriving from Sudan where war broke out on April 15.
Religious, Clergy Forced to Flee as War, Humanitarian Crisis Intensify in Sudan
Faced with the danger of bombings and the worsening humanitarian situation as war rages on in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, members of the Clergy and women and men Religious are fleeing in search of safety elsewhere.
Let’s Join “in prayer and action for peace in Sudan”: Jesuit Entity
The Jesuit Justice and Ecology Network – Africa (JENA) is calling for “prayer and action” to bring an end to the ongoing violent conflict in Sudan, where violence between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted on April 15.
Catholic Religious Institute in Sudan Considers Relocating School following Bombing
The leadership of St. Joseph Vocational Training Centre (VCT) situated in Khartoum, Sudan’s embattled capital city, is mulling over a plan to move the institution to a safer place following a bombing that destroyed part of the facility under the auspices of Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB).
Let’s Wait for “a day or two”: Catholic Priest in Sudan on Latest Seven-day Ceasefire
The events of the next couple of days will determine whether or not the warring parties in Sudan are respecting the latest ceasefire expected to begin on Thursday, May 4, a Catholic missionary Priest in the Northeastern African nation has said.
