Pope Francis, accompanied by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, addressed the ongoing humanitarian crisis in South Sudan during the fifth day of his African tour. This ecumenical pilgrimage focused on meeting with thousands of internally displaced persons in Juba who have been affected by years of civil conflict. The Pope issued a plea for peace, urging political leaders to revitalize the 2018 peace agreement and end the cycle of violence, while emphasizing the critical role of women in the country’s future development.
- Pope Francis arrived in Juba for the second leg of his trip, following a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- The visit marked a rare ecumenical mission involving the heads of the Catholic, Anglican, and Scottish Presbyterian churches.
- The Pope met with internally displaced persons to hear firsthand testimonies regarding the impact of the country’s protracted civil war.
- Religious leaders collectively called for an end to ethnic violence and political corruption hindering the implementation of national peace deals.
- The Pope emphasized that protecting and empowering women is essential for the transformation and long-term stability of South Sudan.
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