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Pope Francis saddened by ‘brutal attack’ which killed Catholic nuns in South Sudan
Sr. Mary Daniel Abud and Sr. Regina Roba were killed by armed gunmen along a highway in South Sudan on... Read more
From child soldier to Catholic priest: Father Mbikoyo lives to give hope to the hopeless
A Catholic priest is returning to the land where he was once abducted to “give hope to those who have... Read more
Pope Francis says Christ is an example for South Sudan’s leaders as nation marks 10th anniversary
South Sudan was founded on July 9, 2011. Read more
‘I offer the pain I’m going through’: Shot Catholic bishop-elect prays for purification of S Sudan diocese
Bishop-elect Christian Carlassare says he is imploring God for an end to “violence, division, [and] selfish desires.” Read more
'I'm well, improving, I'll be with you': Bishop-elect to S Sudan's Rumbek diocese
The Bishop-Elect of Rumbek, who is in a Nairobi hospital recovering from gunshot injuries, sought on Tuesday to reassure his... Read more
Catholic clerics among 12 arrested after bishop-elect shot in South Sudan
Bishop-elect Christian Carlassare was shot in both legs by two armed men. Read more
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Bishop-elect in South Sudan shot, evacuation plans for specialized treatment underway
The bishop-elect for South Sudan’s Rumbek Diocese was shot last night and is nursing bullet wounds at a local health... Read more
South Sudan's tribes can power peace efforts, Catholic priest says
After a violent incident between South Sudanese tribal members in a previously peaceful refugee camp in Uganda, a local priest... Read more
South Sudan peace declaration signed in Rome
The Republic of South Sudan and the South Sudan Opposition Movements Alliance (SSOMA) have signed a peace declaration in Rome... Read more
Controversy continues regarding South Sudan archbishop appointment
Bari ethnic leaders in South Sudan have distanced themselves from critics of the newly-appointed Archbishop of Juba. The archbishop has... Read more
Group of South Sudanese clerics, laity reject Juba archbishop appointment
A group of three priests and five laymen from the Archdiocese of Juba wrote Thursday to the Congregation for the... Read more
Francis prays for reconciliation as South Sudan struggles to form coalition government
During the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis led Catholics in praying a ‘Hail Mary’ for peace and reconciliation for South... Read more
In war-torn South Sudan, two Spanish priests build a shrine to Our Lady of the Rosary
Ave Maria, the parish church outside Mupoi, South Sudan, fell into disrepair decades ago. It was abandoned at the beginning... Read more
South Sudan president: I was ‘almost trembling’ as Pope Francis begged me to make peace
In an unprecedented gesture last month, Pope Francis kissed the feet of several South Sudanese leaders, who were visiting the... Read more
In South Sudan, the 'Blue Sisters' bring hope to abused women
They were founded three decades ago in southern Sudan, and named the Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary. But in... Read more
How the South Sudanese bishops are working to promote peace
The president of the Sudanese Bishops’ Conference said he believes peace in South Sudan is possible, but the process will... Read more
Archbishop of Canterbury joins Pope Francis to co-host South Sudan retreat
The leaders of the newest country in the world will meet this week in the smallest country in the world. Read more
Cattle paid to South Sudan families after girls died in Catholic school fire
After a fire killed three young girls at a Catholic girls boarding school in South Sudan last month, the local... Read more
Pope Francis to host 'spiritual retreat' for leaders of war-torn South Sudan
The Vatican will host a “spiritual retreat” for South Sudan’s president and opposition leader as they navigate the peace process... Read more
We will be judged for whether we shared 'our daily bread,' pope says
The ‘daily bread’ asked of God in the ‘Our Father’ is for everyone, and Christians will be judged by how... Read more
