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Sr. Elena Balatti

South Sudanese teturnees receiving food relief in Abiemnhom, near the border with war-torn Sudan in March 2024. Credit: Sr. Elena Balatti

Yearlong Sudan Civil War “evokes terrible memories” for Comboni Missionary Sister Receiving Returnees in South Sudan

Apr 15, 2024

The sight of the South Sudanese returnees fleeing war in Sudan who arrive worn out and scared evokes painful memories for Sr. Elena Balatti, who is witnessing a civil war for a third time. 

Boats belonging to Caritas South Sudan transporting persons fleeing violence in Sudan. Credit: Malakal Diocese

Caritas South Sudan Offering “humanitarian support” to Thousands Fleeing Sudan Violence

May 8, 2023

Caritas South Sudan, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in the East-Central African country, is offering “humanitarian support” to thousands of South Sudanese fleeing the war in Sudan that broke out on April 15.

Sr. Elena Balatti. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Missionary Nun in South Sudan Calls Politicians to “positive actions for peace”

Feb 21, 2023

There is need for political leaders in South Sudan to undertake “positive actions for peace”, a Catholic Missionary Nun in the East-Central African nation has said. 

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Suspension of South Sudan’s Peace Talks Not Closure of “door for peace”: Catholic Nun

Dec 6, 2022

The recent suspension of South Sudanese government’s participation in the Rome peace talks does not mean that the “door for peace” in the East-Central African nation is permanently closed, a Catholic Missionary Nun in the country has said.

Official Logo of Ecumenical visit to South Sudan. Credit: Vatican Media

Ecumenical Trip Signals Possibility for Peace, Reconciliation in South Sudan: Catholic Nun

Dec 5, 2022

The planned Papal ecumenical visit to South Sudan that the Holy See confirmed on December 1 signals the possibility for peace and reconciliation in the world’s youngest nation, a Catholic Missionary Nun in the country has said. 

The first batch of the unified armed forces. Credit: Courtesy Photo

"Be guided by Spirit of peace in your mission”: Nun to Sudan Sudan’s First Unified Troops

Sep 13, 2022

The first unified troops who graduated on August 30 in South Sudan need to be guided by the “Spirit of peace” for a successful mission, a Catholic Nun serving in the country’s Catholic Diocese of Malakal has said.

Screengrab of Sr. Elena Balatti. Credit: Pax Christi International/Youtube

Humanitarian Needs in South Sudanese States “overwhelming” amid Violence: Catholic Nun

Sep 9, 2022

Humanitarian needs in South Sudan’s Unity, Upper Nile and Jonglei States are “overwhelming” due to violent conflicts and general “unrest”, a Catholic Nun serving in the country’s Catholic Diocese of Malakal has said.

Sr Balatti with catechists and other church members in Kaka, on the River Nile, March 2022.

Planned Papal Pastoral Visit to South Sudan “a hope for peace”: Catholic Missionary Nun

Mar 22, 2022

A Catholic Missionary Nun serving in South Sudan has said that the planned pastoral visit of Pope Francis to the country in July denotes hope for peace in the East-Central African nation.

Sr. Elena Balatti of the Comboni Missionary Sisters (CMS) alongside participants in the peacebuilding workshop at Akobo, South Sudan, on 9 January 2022. Credit: Sr. Elena Balatti, CMS

Involve Youth in South Sudan’s Peace Talks, Catholic Missionary Sister in the Country Says

Jan 12, 2022

Young people in South Sudan are a key element in the conflicts in the East-Central Africa nation, a Catholic Missionary Sister serving in the country has said and proposed the inclusion of the youth in the country’s ongoing peace talks.

Screengrab of Sr. Elena Balatti. Credit: Pax Christi International/Youtube

Catholic Nun in South Sudan Narrates Challenges Encountered in Efforts to Restore Peace

Jan 9, 2022

Embracing dialogue for peaceful coexistence in South Sudan is posing a challenge especially for those who have experienced direct effects of civil war, a Catholic Missionary Nun serving in the East-Central African nation has said.