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In war-torn South Sudan, two Spanish priests build a shrine to Our Lady of the Rosary
Ave Maria, the parish church outside Mupoi, South Sudan, fell into disrepair decades ago. It was abandoned at the beginning... Read more
South Sudan president: I was ‘almost trembling’ as Pope Francis begged me to make peace
In an unprecedented gesture last month, Pope Francis kissed the feet of several South Sudanese leaders, who were visiting the... Read more
In South Sudan, the 'Blue Sisters' bring hope to abused women
They were founded three decades ago in southern Sudan, and named the Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary. But in... Read more
How the South Sudanese bishops are working to promote peace
The president of the Sudanese Bishops’ Conference said he believes peace in South Sudan is possible, but the process will... Read more
Archbishop of Canterbury joins Pope Francis to co-host South Sudan retreat
The leaders of the newest country in the world will meet this week in the smallest country in the world. Read more
Cattle paid to South Sudan families after girls died in Catholic school fire
After a fire killed three young girls at a Catholic girls boarding school in South Sudan last month, the local... Read more
Pope Francis to host 'spiritual retreat' for leaders of war-torn South Sudan
The Vatican will host a “spiritual retreat” for South Sudan’s president and opposition leader as they navigate the peace process... Read more
We will be judged for whether we shared 'our daily bread,' pope says
The ‘daily bread’ asked of God in the ‘Our Father’ is for everyone, and Christians will be judged by how... Read more
South Sudan's bishops fear peace treaty will fail
A peace agreement between the South Sudanese government and opposition leaders is bound to fail, because root problems have not... Read more
Bishops cautiously hopeful as South Sudan declares permanent ceasefire
More than four-and-a-half years after a devastating civil war broke out in the world’s youngest country, a permanent ceasefire has... Read more
In South Sudan, 'the body of Christ is bleeding,' bishop says
On Friday an ecumenical delegation from South Sudan met privately with Pope Francis and again invited him to visit the... Read more
US bishops urge day of prayer and fasting for peace in DRC, S Sudan
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has urged Catholics to join Pope Francis Feb. 23 in a Day of Prayer... Read more
Pope announces day of prayer, fasting for Congo and South Sudan
On Sunday Pope Francis announced that the first Friday of Lent would be a day of prayer and fasting for... Read more
South Sudan joins Pope Francis in prayers for peace
The Catholic bishops of South Sudan urged Catholics to join Pope Francis in a prayer for peace in the newest... Read more
Pope prays for peace, victims of war in Congo and South Sudan
With plans to visit South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo this year thwarted by ongoing conflict, Pope... Read more
Thousands of South Sudanese find refuge in cathedral
As the civil war in South Sudan heightens, millions are fleeing their homes for safer ground, which many have found... Read more
No end in sight as Uganda receives one million South Sudanese refugees
The tally of South Sudanese refugees entering Uganda for shelter and safety marked 1 million this week, in what is... Read more
Vatican: South Sudan not on Pope's itinerary for 2017
On Friday Vatican spokesman Greg Burke confirmed that while Pope Francis had voiced his desire to travel South Sudan for... Read more
South Sudanese bishop: It takes unity to achieve peace
The president of the Sudanese Catholic Bishops’ Conference called on leaders in South Sudan’s Bahr El Ghazal region to fight... Read more
South Sudan bishop says nation's prayers must provoke change
Amid war, displacement and hunger, South Sudan's day of prayer must lead to true repentance, a leading Catholic bishop has... Read more
