South Sudan
South Sudanese refugees, fleeing a second civil war in Sudan, return home to bleak prospects
By Tonny Onyulo — September 28, 2023
MALAKAL, South Sudan (RNS) — The situation has prompted religious leaders in South Sudan to appeal to the international community to aid returning refugees.
Cardinal Parolin brings Pope Francis’ message for peace to South Sudan
By Claire Giangravé — August 16, 2023
(RNS) — Cardinal Pietro Parolin is in South Sudan, which has been ravaged by a bloody civil war, bringing the pope’s message for peace.
Catholic bishops in South Sudan call for reexamination of ‘flawed’ peace pact
By Fredrick Nzwili — July 5, 2023
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The bishops claim the pact that ended the country’s 2013-2018 civil war has allowed political leaders to extend their power at the expense of ordinary people.
Agnes Abuom, global ecumenist, peacemaker and African church leader, dies at 73
By Fredrick Nzwili — June 2, 2023
(RNS) — A longtime official with the World Council of Churches, Abuom played a significant role in the search for peace in Sudan and South Sudan after the latter gained independence from Sudan in 2011.
Sudan’s increased fighting empties Christian clerics from the capital Khartoum
By Fredrick Nzwili — May 15, 2023
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The brewing civil war in the country has convinced Christians and their leaders to leave the capital en masse, with many fleeing across the border to South Sudan.
Pope Francis moves ahead with delayed Africa visit despite violence in Congo
By Junno Arocho Esteves — January 25, 2023
(RNS) — A Vatican spokesman said ‘there was no specific threat’ to the 86-year-old pontiff.
Pope reschedules Congo, South Sudan trip for Jan. 31-Feb. 5
By Nicole Winfield and Deng Machol — December 2, 2022
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The trip will not include a stop in Congo’s conflict-ravaged east, but will fulfill a years-long wish to accompany other Christian leaders to the young nation of South Sudan.
Pope denies resignation rumors, hopes to visit Kyiv, Moscow
By Associated Press — July 5, 2022
ROME (AP) — He said his knee is ‘slowly getting better’ with laser and magnet therapy.
Pope nixes procession but plans Mass for Congolese on July 3
By Associated Press — June 13, 2022
ROME (AP) — Francis has canceled his participation in several events this year due to the strained ligaments in his right knee that have made walking and standing difficult.
Pope Francis cancels July visit to Africa, citing knee pain
By Claire Giangravé — June 10, 2022
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The pontiff's knee pain has worsened in recent months, forcing him to use a wheelchair and cancel public events.
South Sudanese refugees are making a home, and a church, in Central New York
By Jessica Mundie — October 20, 2021
(RNS) — With help from the Episcopal diocese and a local interfaith agency, a group of South Sudanese refugees has found a home and a welcoming community to grow their small congregation.
As South Sudan turns 10, questions over the role of the church emerge amid anti-clerical violence
By Christopher Tounsel — July 9, 2021
(The Conversation) — A spate of anti-clerical attacks has put a spotlight on the role of Christian leaders in South Sudan.
Attackers shoot Italian bishop-elect in his home in South Sudan
By Claire Giangravé and Fredrick Nzwili — April 27, 2021
(RNS) — Some have suggested that the attack may have been a warning for the Catholic Church to keep out of the political disputes in South Sudan.
Crowded into camps, refugees are sitting ducks for COVID-19
By Thomas Reese — May 5, 2020
(RNS) — Refugees and displaced persons live under conditions ideal for the spread of COVID-19.
When it comes to global conflict, churches are the best solution we never think of
By Tim Breene and Scott Arbeiter — September 6, 2019
(RNS) — There is a solution that can help us connect with the needs of communities in faraway places, one that sits on many street corners in our downtowns and backroads in our country and theirs: local churches.
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