Pope Francis led a morning mass at Saint Theresa Cathedral at Kator and told members of the clergy that there is a need for more generous souls ready to suffer for Africa. Continue reading Pope Francis addresses clergy at Saint Theresa Cathedral
Category: Peace
Peace
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 set to leave DR Congo for South Sudan
Pope Francis is due to depart Democratic Republic of Congo to South Sudan on Friday, where it is hoped that he will engage the leaders to restore lasting peace in the country. Continue reading Pope Francis set to leave DR Congo for South Sudan
Islamic Council applauds Pope’s peace efforts in South Sudan
The leader of the Muslim Community in South Sudan has welcomed the anticipated visit of Pope Francis and other faith leaders to the country on Friday afternoon. Continue reading Islamic Council applauds Pope’s peace efforts in South Sudan
Bishop Carlassare: “We resisted the temptation of cars”
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek who led dozens of pilgrims to Juba ahead of Pope Francis arrival in the country, says they overcame temptations to board a vehicle despite the exhausting journey. Continue reading Bishop Carlassare: “We resisted the temptation of cars”
Sant’Egidio official meet govt on resumption of Rome talks
The Secretary General of the Sant’ Egidio Community in Italy, met with the government in Juba on the possibility of resuming the peace talks with non-signatory groups. Continue reading Sant’Egidio official meet govt on resumption of Rome talks
Pope consoles Congolese victims: ‘Your pain is my pain’
Pope Francis on Wednesday urged Congo’s people to forgive those who committed “inhuman violence” against them, as he celebrated a Mass for 1 million people and then hearing first-hand of the atrocities some of them have endured. Continue reading Pope consoles Congolese victims: ‘Your pain is my pain’
Dreaming of peace, DR Congo faithful flock to see pope
One hope united many of the people streaming to see Pope Francis perform mass in DR Congo’s capital on Wednesday — that his presence could at last bring peace to the war-wracked east of the African country.
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Non-signatory groups ready to chart the way forward with unity govt
A member of the National Consensus Forum – a non-signatory to the peace agreement says they are willing to meet the government to discuss the way forward, especially now that the revitalized agreement nears its ending. Continue reading Non-signatory groups ready to chart the way forward with unity govt
Malong, Cirillo groups voice reservations over Rome talks resumption
The Non-Signatory Opposition alliance have expressed reservations over the government’s call for the resumption the Rome peace negotiations. Continue reading Malong, Cirillo groups voice reservations over Rome talks resumption