Francis Njuguna

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Displaced South Sudanese are pictured in a file photo waiting at a World Food Program outpost where thousands have taken shelter in Malakal, South Sudan. (CNS photo/Denis Dumo, Reuters)

Oct 20, 2022

Bishop in South Sudan appeals for food amid continued atrocities

The bishop of a diocese in South Sudan is appealing for food as his region in the county's south has been hit by rebel atrocities.

A civilian holds a placard in support of peace as he celebrates the signing of peace agreement between Sudan's transitional government and Sudanese revolutionary movements to end decades-old conflict, in Juba, South Sudan, in this Oct. 3, 2020, file photo

Jul 13, 2022

South Sudan bishop urges steps to achieve long-term reconciliation

As South Sudan marked its 11th anniversary of independence, a Catholic bishop lamented that Africa's newest nation continued to face numerous challenges that threaten peace and unity and block opportunities for long-term reconciliation.

Aug 29, 2019

South Sudan's bishops praise peace agreement for neighboring Sudan

Catholic bishops in South Sudan praised the recent peace agreement for neighboring Sudan, which has experienced political turmoil since April, when the military ousted Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir.

Jul 11, 2018

Ethiopian cardinal praises his nation's peace deal with Eritrea

Ethiopia's Catholic Cardinal Berhaneyesus Souraphiel commended the Ethiopian and Eritrean governments for signing a peace accord.

Feb 28, 2018

Ghanaian bishop urges Africans to learn from Laudato Si'

A Ghanaian bishop urged Catholic leaders from Africa to use Pope Francis' environmental encyclical "Laudato Si'" as the basis of their work and to encourage others involved in ecological work to do the same.