The papal representative in the African country, Horgan, who in recent days visited the diocese of Malakal, on the border with Sudan, spoke of the Christmas celebrations, “whose message is strong, even in the midst of so many difficulties. The people are living through heart-wrenching dramas, but they also witness great examples of faith and perseverance, of trust despite the tragedy”.
On the occasion of the 8th World Day of the Poor, yesterday Pope Francis celebrated a special Mass.
“His unwavering commitment to fostering peace, understanding, and cooperation has left a lasting impact on our nation”
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Séamus Patrick Horgan as the new Apostolic Nuncio for South Sudan.
“We are called to acknowledge every poor person and every form of poverty, abandoning the indifference and the banal excuses we make to protect our illusory well-being”.
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The Holy See Press Office announced the program of apostolic visit that will see the Pope in Congo and South Sudan from 31 January to 5 February 2023.
Solidarity with South Sudan is organising a special prayer event to ask God’s blessing on the apostolic visit of the Holy Father Pope Francis to Congo and South Sudan.
The Holy See Press Office announces that Pope Francis will travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan for an ecumenical peace pilgrimage from 31 January to 5 February 2023, journeys postponed in the past due to health reasons.
Pope Francis said that plans were already underway for the realization of the postponed ecumenical trip to South Sudan and his pastoral visit to the DRC, at the beginning of next February.
