SOUTH SUDAN: Hundreds receive Apostolic Nuncio in Torit

Most Rev
Charles Daniel Balvo
 
Hundreds of Laity, Priests, Religious, Government officials among them Imotong state
governor received the Apostolic Nuncio to South Sudan Most Rev Charles Daniel
Balvo on February 25 in Torit.
The Apostolic Nuncio is in the country for his first pastoral
visit to the Catholic Diocese of Torit, Radio Emmanuel reports.
Archbishop Balvo said his visit aimed at interacting with Priests,
Religious and Faithful of the Catholic Diocese of Torit.
Speaking during the welcoming
ceremony, Imotong
State Governor, Nartisio Loluke Manir pledged to implement peace in the state
as he recalled that Torit was the town that started the liberation struggle for
the independence of South Sudan.
Many Christians were anxious with the Apostolic Nuncio’s visit as
they knew that he came with peace and reconciliation message to the people of
South Sudan.
The Apostolic Nuncio was expected on to visit the diocesan
facilities and later pay pay courtesy call to the Governor.

Source: CRN

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