Irish Loreto Sister Receives Honorary Doctorate for Work With Girls in South Sudan Crisis
Father Sheridan noted that Treacy’s vision for the school and her pupils does not stop at the boundaries of education.
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South Sudan Bishop: Our People ‘on Brink of Destitution, Slowly Perishing’
Bishop Hiiboro Kussala painted a grim picture of the situation of women, girls, and children in the world’s newest and youngest country, which gained independence from Sudan in July 2011.
One Year After Papal Visit, South Sudan Still Plagued by Violence
The Pope’s call for peace has not quelled the violence in South Sudan, which has been unstable since the country gained independence from Sudan in 2011.
Vatican Secretary of State Pledges Solidarity With Refugees, Returnees From Sudan
Cardinal Pietro Parolin explained the kind of help the Vatican can offer in an effort to address the plight of those impacted by the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. He also expressed Pope Francis’ closeness and prayers to the people.
Vatican Official Urges South Sudanese to Remain Committed to Peace and Reconciliation
Cardinal Pietro Parolin this week encouraged the people of God in the east-central African country to continue to work toward building a united nation by embracing a spirit of peace and reconciliation.
Vatican Secretary of State to Meet Refugees From Sudan During Visit to South Sudan
The apostolic nuncio in South Sudan said the visit by Cardinal Pietro Parolin is an extension of the ‘care and love’ of Pope Francis.
Youth Pilgrims ‘Write a New Chapter’ for South Sudan
‘Along the way, in all the villages we passed through, there were people who were full of joy to see young people. I think we were the hope, somehow, for all the people who were seeing us and a hope for the country,’ recalls Bishop Christian Carlassare of the nine-day pilgrimage to meet Pope Francis.
Loreto Sister: Meeting Pope Francis ‘a Dream Come True’ for South Sudanese Youth
Sister Orla Treacy reflects on the blessings of the peace pilgrimage.
The Forgotten Souls of South Sudan
After the papal trip last week, a greater glimpse into the dire need of so many souls living in South Sudan, and what the Sudan Relief Fund is doing to help.
Pope at Mass in South Sudan: In the Name of Jesus, Lay Down the Weapons of Hatred
‘This country, so beautiful yet ravaged by violence, needs the light that each one of you has, or better, the light that each one of you is…’
