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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. Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of Tombura-Yambio, said numerous challenges threaten peace and unity and block opportunities for long-term reconciliation in the country. (CNS photo/Samir Bol, Reuters)

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South Sudan bishop urges steps to achieve long-term reconciliation

Francis Njuguna|Jul 13, 2022|2 Min Read

Pope Francis addresses the people of Congo and South Sudan in a video released July 2, 2022. Pope Francis was to have visited the two countries in early July, but was forced to postpone the trip because of problems with his knee. (CNS screen grab/Vatican Media)

Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian leaders send messages to South Sudan

Cindy Wooden|Jul 3, 2022|3 Min Read

A woman who fled a violent rebellion in the Central African Republic sits with her family as they wait for their identification process in the border town of Garoua Boulai, Cameroon, Jan. 7, 2021. Bishops in the Central African Republic said the country is feeling "convulsions from the Ukraine crisis" with depleting food and fuel supplies paralyzing "the socio-economic life of the nation" and hospitals running out of equipment. (CNS photo/Joel Kouam, Reuters)

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Central African Republic bishops warn of 'convulsions' from Ukraine war

Catholic News Service|Jun 30, 2022|3 Min Read

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, addresses the 74th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations at the U.N. headquarters in New York City in this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo. While Pope Francis has postponed his trip to Congo and South Sudan, he is sending Cardinal Parolin to the two countries July 1-8. (CNS photo/Brendan McDermid, Reuters)

Pope to send Cardinal Parolin to Congo, South Sudan

Catholic News Service|Jun 28, 2022|2 Min Read

Pope Francis is assisted by Msgr. Leonardo Sapienza, an official of the Prefecture of the Papal Household, following the pontiff's general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican April 27, 2022. The pope is suffering from a torn ligament and bursitis in his knee. (CNS photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)

Pope apologizes for postponing July trip to Africa

Cindy Wooden|Jun 13, 2022|4 Min Read

Local officials survey a bloodstained floor after the attack on St. Francis Church in Owo. (AFP via Getty Images)

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At least 50 feared dead in attack on Catholic church in Nigeria

Shannon Mullen|Jun 5, 2022|3 Min Read

A Kenyan farmer uproots a field where he was growing corn that failed because of a drought in Kilifi Feb. 16, 2022. Kenyan bishops have launched an appeal to aid the drought-hit regions, and priests say the situation is dire across much of the country. (CNS photo/Baz Ratner, Reuters)

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Priests describe danger of famine in Kenya as bishops launch aid appeal

Fredrick Nzwili|May 31, 2022|4 Min Read

South Sudanese people celebrate as the country marks the 10th anniversary of its independence, in Juba, South Sudan, in this July 9, 2021, file photo. Pope Francis will travel to Congo and South Sudan July 2-7. (CNS photo/Samir Bol, Reuters)

Pope to visit Congo, make ecumenical pilgrimage to South Sudan in July

Cindy Wooden|May 31, 2022|4 Min Read

Father Stephen Ojapah and Father Oliver Okpara, who were abducted in Nigeria’s Sokoto diocese on May 25, 2022. (Father Chris Omotosho via CNA)

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Gunmen kidnap 2 Catholic priests in Nigeria

Catholic News Agency|May 26, 2022|2 Min Read

A man holds up a sign against killings in southern Kaduna state and insecurities in Nigeria during a protest in Abuja Aug. 15, 2020. The Archdiocese of Kaduna announced May 12, 2022, that Father Joseph Aketeh Bako, a priest kidnapped in March, was killed by his captors. (CNS photo/Afolabi Sotunde, Reuters)

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Nigeria: Kidnapped priest died in captivity

Junno Arocho Esteves|May 12, 2022|2 Min Read

Bishop Christian Carlassare of Rumbek, South Sudan, is pictured during an audience at the Vatican March 14, 2022. (Vatican Media)

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Catholic priest among 4 sentenced in shooting of South Sudan bishop-elect

Catholic News Agency|Apr 26, 2022|2 Min Read

United Nations peacekeepers are pictured near Congolese standing outside their homes as they patrol areas affected by the recent attacks by M23 rebels fighters in North Kivu province March 29, 2022. Congolese Father Georges Kalenga, a member of the planning committee for Pope Francis' July 2-5, visit, said the pope will be visiting a country ravaged by conflict.(CNS photo/Djaffar Sabiti, Reuters)

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Priest says pope's visit to Congo will let world know about its conflicts

Killian Chimtom|Apr 20, 2022|3 Min Read

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