Church leaders in South Sudan are appealing to faith communities, international donors and people of goodwill to support the suffering people in the region, who have been left vulnerable by a mix of crises, including the ongoing civil war, starvation, drought and
Cardinal Michael Czerny is visiting South Sudan Feb. 2-9 to commemorate the first anniversary of Pope Francis' apostolic visit to the country.
The prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development will travel to Juba, Malakal and Renk during his visit. While
Pope Francis' visit to Congo and his ecumenical pilgrimage to South Sudan put a face -- actually, thousands of faces -- on the horror of war.
But he also seemed energized by the enthusiasm of the crowds in Kinshasa, Congo, Jan. 31-Feb. 3
At the end of six days in African countries bloodied by war and conflict, Pope Francis said that "the biggest plague" afflicting the world today is the weapons trade.
Tribalism with its ancient rivalries is a problem, he told reporters Feb. 5, "but
Looking out at tens of thousands of smiling faces, Pope Francis told South Sudanese Catholics that the only way the country will get out of the darkness of violence is with the light of their faith and their commitment to peace.
After scolding South Sudan's political leaders and consoling some of its poorest victims, Pope Francis, Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury and the Rev. Iain Greenshields, moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland, rallied their faithful to prayer and action.
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Three Christian religious leaders faced the president and vice presidents of South Sudan and told them it was time for them to get serious about peace, development and democracy.
Pope Francis, Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury and the Rev. Iain Greenshields, moderator
Catholic bishop, youth and religious in South Sudan embark on long, grueling trek to meet pope
- Across regions where armies recently fought deadly battles, a Catholic bishop in South Sudan has embarked on a long and grueling trek to meet the pope.
Bishop Christian Carlassare of Rumbek is walking for nearly 93 miles of the 260 that separate
The people of Africa perpetually face great challenges — challenges related to poverty and violence and corruption. But how much do we pay attention? How often do we read the news stories, pray for the people who suffer and assist them with
Pope Francis is taking off for the African continent Jan. 31 for a historic and long-awaited apostolic trip to Congo and South Sudan, countries longing for peace and stability.
The pontiff will first travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Jan.