Amid the tragic headlines since before Christmas, Christian leaders in South Sudan say they must hold out hope for peace in the war-scarred nation.
South Sudan religious leaders persist in hope amid new nation’s turmoil
War and greed: Rome events shed light on conflict in South Sudan, Congo
At a Vatican news conference Nov. 16 announcing a prayer service for peace in the two suffering African nations, some multinational corporations and the international community have a vested interest in allowing the wars to continue in both countries for profit.
Under the radar: South Sudan needs media attention, immediate action
With Pope Francis’ visitation to South Sudan on hold, which was meant to be next on the list for his travel to red-flag the disastrous effects facing millions of South Sundanese people, how does this tragedy get on the world’s radar now?
Famine, worsened by war, threatens South Sudanese, official says
Some 5 million people in South Sudan — half of its total population — are on the brink of starvation and a quarter of a million children are already severely malnourished, a representative from the U.S. bishops’ Catholic Relief Services said.
Pope sends cardinal to South Sudan to urge peace
Pope Francis sent a high-ranking cardinal to South Sudan to urge a peaceful end to the escalating violence in the country.