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South Sudan: “If I meet the Pope, I’ll thank him for bringing us hope”
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This visit is a landmark in the history of the youngest country on earth, a country which only gained its independence in 2011. Nobody wants ...
Pope visits Congo and South Sudan as messenger of peace
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“The impact of the Catholic Church in DRC is difficult to overestimate. Its schools have educated more than 60 percent of the nation’s primary school ...
‘The Pope’s visit to South Sudan will be a source of joy!’
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Violence between armed groups and hunger are two of the most serious problems in South Sudan. It is estimated that around seven million people, a ...
South Sudan: ‘There are times when riches prove to be a curse’
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"There are times when riches prove to be a curse. South Sudan has oil fields, but the profits do not trickle down to the people."
A catechist heals the spiritual wounds of South Sudan refugees
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“Many of them are filled with hate and thoughts of revenge. I talk to them about forgiveness.”
A bishop-elect is shot in South Sudan
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"South Sudan faces major challenges attributed to civil conflicts, recurring natural disasters such as floods, and economic collapse."
In South Sudan, a priest says he ‘was ready for new mission’ in a troubled land
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According to official statistics, about three quarters of all inhabitants of South Sudan over 15 years of age are illiterate. The priest soon realized that ...
African prelates welcome Pope’s call to pray for peace
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There were a total of 31 wars and armed conflicts during 2017, as reported by the Group for the Investigation into the Causes of War, ...
