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Doctor Tom Catena is a Catholic physician and missionary who serves the people in the Nuba Mountains, in a contested region between Sudan and South Sudan.

This Catholic doctor provides care for 1 million people in Sudan, South Sudan

Apr 28, 2022

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Sudan and South Sudan are countries currently facing several hardships. After the military staged a coup in Sudan six months... Read more

Sudanese carry a man injured during clashes as part of protests against a military coup that overthrew the transition to civilian rule, on Oct. 25, 2021 in the capital Khartoum. - Sudan's top general declared a state of emergency Monday as soldiers rounded up civilian leaders, with three people killed as soldiers put down furious protests decrying a coup.

Bishop urges international community to promote value of human life after Sudan coup

Oct 27, 2021

By ACI Africa

The international community must put pressure on Sudan’s military to show respect and value for human life, a Catholic bishop... Read more

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