Tag: South Sudan
Irish Loreto Sisters pass blessing of education to another generation
DUBLIN -- When three Loreto Sisters from Ireland arrived in Rumbek, South Sudan, in 2006, only 13 girls were in secondary education in the...
Cardinal-designate Ameya Mulla, 59, of South Sudan says Pope Francis ‘has...
When the next consistory convenes at the Vatican on Sept. 30, a South Sudanese archbishop -- whose installation met stiff resistance -- will be...
Catholic bishop embarks on 93-mile ‘Walking for Peace’ pilgrimage to meet...
Across regions where armies recently fought deadly battles, a Catholic bishop in South Sudan has embarked on a long and grueling trek to meet...
Pope Francis — ‘moved by a deep desire to meet brothers...
KINSHASA, Congo -- After flying across the equator, Pope Francis was welcomed warmly -- in every sense -- to Congo where Catholics make up...
Pope Francis’ visit to South Sudan is extremely crucial for peace...
As Pope Francis prepares to travel to South Sudan at the beginning of February, a Catholic bishop in the country has described the visit...
Pope Francis’ fifth trip to Africa faces itinerary changes due to...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis' fifth trip to the African continent will highlight gestures of peace and reconciliation, consoling the victims of violence but...
Pope Francis ‘Urbi et Orbi’ 2019: Prayers that Christmas softens hardened...
VATICAN CITY -- The light of peace, hope and salvation brought into the world with the birth of Jesus is stronger than the darkness...
Pope encourages South Sudan peace process, hopes to visit
VATICAN CITY -- As the process to implement a peace accord in South Sudan continues, Pope Francis met March 16 with South Sudanese President...
Bishops in Sudan, South Sudan tell citizens only they can build...
NAIROBI, Kenya — Catholic bishops in South Sudan and Sudan appealed to the citizens of the two countries — including those in diaspora —...