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After Pope Francis’ visit, South Sudan relief charity sees renewed interest and prayers
For workers at a relief agency that has supplied aid to the people of South Sudan for 25 years, the... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘I believe that the pope’s ministry is for life’
Pope Francis addressed once again the question of whether he will resign the papacy in two conversations with Jesuit priests... Read more
Meeting Pope Francis ‘a dream come true’ for South Sudanese youth
“We thought we were just going to go and see the pope. But actually it has turned in to something... Read more
Pope at Mass in South Sudan: In the name of Jesus, lay down the weapons of hatred
Pope Francis urged Christians in the war-torn South Sudan to make a decisive contribution to changing history by refusing to... Read more
Youth walk 9 days and 250 miles across South Sudan to see Pope Francis
The peace pilgrimage, an initiative of the Diocese of Rumbek in central South Sudan, began from Holy Family Cathedral on... Read more
Pope Francis meets with refugees from Congo and South Sudan before flight to Africa
Among the refugees who met with the pope was Bidong, who spent much of his childhood in a refugee camp... Read more
Pope Francis entrusts trip to Congo and South Sudan to Blessed Virgin Mary
The pope departs Rome on Tuesday morning for the capital city of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a... Read more
Pope Francis concerned about deadly clashes in South Sudan
Pope Francis is scheduled to travel to South Sudan’s capital city, Juba, in just under eight weeks. Read more
Pope Francis ‘greatly disappointed’ over missing trip to Africa this week
The pope released a video message in which he urged the Congolese and South Sudanese people to place their hope... Read more
After canceling trip, Pope Francis sending Cardinal Parolin to visit Africa
The pope's trip was canceled because of continued problems with his knee. Read more
Pope Francis’ July trip to Africa postponed for health reasons
The pope was due to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan on July 2-7. Read more
Pope Francis’ DR Congo and South Sudan itinerary unveiled
Pope Francis will visit the African nations on July 2-7. Read more
Pope Francis and Archbishop of Canterbury say South Sudan trip will be a ‘pilgrimage of peace’
"In anticipation of our pilgrimage of peace this coming summer, we look forward to visiting your great country.” Read more
Catholic priest among 4 sentenced in shooting of South Sudan bishop-elect
Father John Mathiang Machol was given a 7-year jail sentence. Read more
On South Sudan trip, Pope Francis will not see ‘peace realized, but peace persisting,’ bishop says
“There are no major risks” to Pope Francis’ safety in South Sudan, Bishop Christian Carlassare said. Read more
Bishop-elect of Rumbek pledges to foster unity, receives heroic reception
Father Christian Carlassare, the bishop-elect of Rumbek, returned to his see Wednesday to jubilation, as he emphasized his intention to... Read more
Logos for Pope Francis’ trip to Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan unveiled
The pope will visit the African nations on July 2-7. Read more
Pope Francis meets shot South Sudan bishop-elect at Vatican
Bishop-elect Christian Carlassare was shot in both legs in Rumbek, South Sudan in April 2021. Read more
Pope Francis to visit Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan
The pope will travel to Kinshasa, Goma, and Juba. Read more
Partnership focused on peace links Seton Hall to South Sudanese university
Seton Hall University and the Catholic University of South Sudan have entered into a partnership aimed at fostering student and... Read more
