Pope’s knee troubles force cancellation of July trip to Africa

Friday, June 10, 2022

Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Because of continuing problems with his knee, Pope Francis has postponed his planned trip to Congo and South Sudan.

Fortunate One: St. Josephine and freedom for the trafficked

Saturday, February 8, 2020

Jermaine Bagnall

Learn about St. Josephine Bakhita, who was once a slave and is now the patron saint of human trafficking survivors. Her feast day is February 8th.

Pope Francis speaks to South Sudanese Leaders

Thursday, April 11, 2019

Salt + Light Media

Read the full text of Pope Francis' address to civil and religious leaders of South Sudan, urging them to bring peace and healing to their people.

Prayer Celebration for Peace in South Sudan and in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Thursday, November 23, 2017

Salt + Light Media

At 17.30 this afternoon, at the Altar of the Cathedral of the Vatican Basilica, the Holy Father Francis will preside at a Prayer Celebration for Peace in South Sudan and in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The following is the homily pronounced by the Pope during the celebration:

Perspectives: Bearers of Hope, nation-building in South Sudan

Friday, June 10, 2011

Cheridan Sanders

Come, Holy Spirit, send forth the heavenly radiance of your light…. How should the Church be involved in nation-building? On July 9th, South Sudan will celebrate its Independence day. Many things hang in the balance for this country. Most of the tension hedging on who gets access to the rich mineral deposits that lie on […]