Pope Francis on Friday addressed an audience of government officials, diplomats, church leaders, diplomats and members of the civil society, saying he has come to the country with a message of peace and reconciliation. Continue reading “Pope says “enough of suffering” in a speech at State House”
Author: Chany Ninrew
Kiir pardons 36 death-row inmates
President Salva Kiir has granted presidential pardons to 36 inmates on death row at Juba Central Prison. Continue reading “Kiir pardons 36 death-row inmates”
Artiste Lifom composes welcoming song for Pope Francis
Singer Lifom Dedication has composed a welcoming song for Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Moderator-General of the Scottish Church, who are in the country. Continue reading “Artiste Lifom composes welcoming song for Pope Francis”
Pope Francis pleads with Kiir, Machar to end bloodshed
Pope Francis has told President Salva Kiir and his first deputy, Dr. Riek Machar to bring lasting peace to the country and end the years of violence that has inflicted pain on South Sudanese. Continue reading “Pope Francis pleads with Kiir, Machar to end bloodshed”
Pope Francis holds closed-door meeting with President Kiir
Pope Francis held a lengthy meeting with President Salva Kiir behind closed doors in the State-House J1, upon his arrival in the country. Continue reading “Pope Francis holds closed-door meeting with President Kiir”
Tens of thousands wave at Pope Francis on Juba streets
Estimated tens of thousands of people cheered Pope Francis as he was leaving Juba International Airport on Friday afternoon and headed for the Presidential palace. Continue reading “Tens of thousands wave at Pope Francis on Juba streets”
Pope Francis touches down in South Sudan
The Papal plane carrying Pope Francis has just landed At Juba International Airport Friday afternoon, in a historic moment signifying the first visit of a pope to the world’s youngest nation. Continue reading “Pope Francis touches down in South Sudan”
Jubilant Juba residents line up streets to see Pope
Thousands of people in the capital Juba have lined up the road sides waiting to receive and see Pope Francis and his accompanying delegation. Continue reading “Jubilant Juba residents line up streets to see Pope”
UPDATE: 27 confirmed dead in Kajo-Keji violence
The death toll in the violence in Kajo-Keji County has risen to 27 people including six herders, the commissioner has said. Continue reading “UPDATE: 27 confirmed dead in Kajo-Keji violence”
Queen Zee condemns plagiarism in music industry
Singer Queen Zee has criticized the underdevelopment of South Sudan music where there is no copyright laws in the country. Continue reading “Queen Zee condemns plagiarism in music industry”
