SOUTH SUDAN: Catholic Bishops invite all South Sudanese to join Pope Francis’ Prayer Day for Peace
The Catholic Bishops have responded to Pope Francis’ call by inviting all South Sudanese regardless of their religion to join the prayer and fasting for peace on Friday 23rd, February, 2018, a prayer day specifically dedicated for South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In their meeting which begun on 21st, February, 2018, in Juba, Catholic Bishops requested people of good will to join them in prayer at St Theresa’s’ Cathedral in Juba at 4.oo PM on Friday 23 February.
Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Yei Rt. Rev. Erkolano Lodu Tombe, said the diocese had organized spiritual preparation activities to join the global to pray on that day as well.
While reading the press release, he encouraged the public to continue with prayer and fasting even after Friday for lasting peace and stability in the county – South Sudan.
Archbishop of Juba Most Rev. Paulino Lukudu Loro, said both Christians and Muslims are invited for the prayer.
Meanwhile, Fr David Tombe Leonardo, expressed the need to pray for change of mind and hearts among the people of South Sudan to bring change in the nation.
Monsignor Roko Taban the Apostolic Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Malakal also said it is a good moment to pray for peace in South Sudan and Congo in union with the Holy Father emphasising that South Sudan really need peace.
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Source: Catholic Radio Network-CRN
