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Glimpses into life in Rumbek, South Sudan. The sun sets over a hut just before dusk. A family sleeps on the floor. A young girl carries water back to her hut. A boy's face scarred with leprosy smiles despite the constant pain. (photo: Colm Flynn / EWTN News In Depth)

The Forgotten Souls of South Sudan

Pope Francis recently shone a spotlight on South Sudan in East Africa, when he visited the fledgling country

Hands Off Africa!: Pope Francis concludes his peace pilgrimage to D. R. Congo and South Sudan

Pope Francis has concluded his 5-day Apostolic Voyage to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan. Despite

Pope Francis’ visit to South Sudan resumes peace talks: A historic moment for the country

Pope Francis’ recent visit to South Sudan has had a significant impact on the country’s peace talks. The
Father Federico Gandolfi | | Brother Federico

The drama of “internally displaced people” in South Sudan and the hope given by the Pope’s visit

“We are meeting with you today and would like to give wings to your hope. We believe in
Pope Francis greets a young boy a Mass in Juba, South Sudan on Feb. 5, 2023. | Vatican Media

Pope at Mass in South Sudan: In the name of Jesus, lay down the weapons of hatred

Pope Francis urged Christians in the war-torn South Sudan to make a decisive contribution to changing history by
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby; Pope Francis; and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields, lead a prayer service for Catholic, Anglican and Presbyterian christians in Juba, Sudan. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis at ecumenical prayer service in Sudan: Those who choose Christ choose peace

About 50,000 people attended the ecumenical prayer service. During an ecumenical prayer service in South Sudan, Pope Francis
Pope Francis meets a boy living in an IDP camp during a gathering in Juba, South Sudan, on Feb. 4, 2023. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis meets 2,500 refugees in South Sudan

South Sudan has the largest refugee crisis in Africa. Pope Francis was greeted by cheers and ululations on

Full homily from Pope Francis’ last Mass in South Sudan

Bandeko, bobóto [Brothers and sisters, peace be with you] R/ Bondeko [Fraternity] Bondéko [Fraternity] R/Esengo [Joy] Esengo, joy:
Pope Francis addresses South Sudan’s government and members of the diplomatic corps Feb. 3, 2023. | Vatican Media

‘No more bloodshed,’ Pope Francis begs South Sudan’s leaders

On the first day of his peace pilgrimage, Pope Francis begged the leaders of South Sudan to work

LIVE | Pope Francis in South Sudan | Meeting with Bishops, Priests & Seminarians

LIVE | Pope Francis’ Meeting with Bishops, Priests and Seminarians of South Sudan in the Cathedral of Saint

LIVE | Pope Francis in South Sudan | Meeting with Internally Displaced Persons

LIVE | Pope Francis’ meeting with internally displaced persons at the Freedom Hall in Juba. 

LIVE | Pope Francis in South Sudan | Ecumenical Prayer

LIVE | Pope Francis’ Ecumenical Prayer from John Garang Mausoleum. The event will include an address by the

LIVE | Pope Francis in South Sudan | Welcome Ceremony & Meeting Diplomatic Corps

LIVE | Pope Francis arrived in South Sudan. The Holy Father is welcomed with a ceremony. Afterwards the
Pope Francis greets South Sudanese President Salva Kiir at the Vatican, April 11, 2019. | Vatican Media

The pope kissed his feet. Who is the cowboy-hat-wearing president of South Sudan?

At a Vatican retreat in 2019, Pope Francis kissed the feet of President Salva Kiir — and those
Pope Francis with refugees in the Vatican. Credit: Astalli Center

Pope Francis meets with these refugees ahead of his trip to Africa

Before beginning his apostolic journey to Africa, Pope Francis met with migrants and refugees from the Democratic Republic
Bishop Carlassare | | Vatican News

Bishop Christian Carlassare on the Pope’s trip to South Sudan

Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion, and Pastor Iain Greenshields,
Pope Francis. Credit: Vatican Media

Democratic Republic of Congo: Pope Francis visits a troubled country

Pope Francis’s trip this week to the Democratic Republic of Congo, which will be followed by a visit

Pope Francis concerned about deadly clashes in South Sudan

Pope Francis said Sunday he is concerned about recent deadly clashes in the northern part of South Sudan.

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