“We will continue with the activities that have been planned like meetings and other preparations,” Archbishop Ameyu told journalists
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“We will continue with the activities that have been planned like meetings and other preparations,” Archbishop Ameyu told journalists
The Holy See Press Office announces that Pope Francis is postponing his Apostolic Journey to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan, which was originally scheduled for early July.
The Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan is organizing a 400-km walk involving young people to participate in the ecumenical visit that is part of Pope Francis’ two-African-nation pastoral visit.
The Vatican releases the official programme of Pope Francis’ 37th Apostolic Journey abroad, which takes him to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan from 2 to 7 July.
Christian Women in South Sudan who are members of the Sudan Council of Churches National Women Coordination desk (SSCC) are taking part in a three-day spiritual retreat with a focus on the planned ecumenical visit to the East-Central African nation.
The Catholic Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has said that the planned ecumenical papal trip will help the people of God in the East-African nation to live their “faith with conviction”.
Interviewed by ACI Africa, Fr. Jim Greene, the Executive Director of Solidarity with South Sudan, said the coming of Pope Francis to South Sudan is “a huge occasion” for the people of God in the country.
A reflection from the Jesuits about the next papal trip in RDC and South Sudan
Pope Francis has said that he is looking forward to visiting South Sudan this summer together with the archbishop of Canterbury and the moderator of the Church of Scotland in a “pilgrimage of peace.”
Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury and Church of Scotland Moderator send their Easter greetings to South Sudan’s political leaders inviting them to go forward on a path of forgiveness and freedom.