“The disappearance of Father Luke Yugue three years ago … shows how fragile the lives of people are in the hands of the powerful.”
South Sudan
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NAIROBI, Kenya (OSV News) – A Catholic bishop in South Sudan says his people are living a real-life Way of the Cross, marked by suffering, violence and deep wounds. Bishop …
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Catholic bishops in Sudan and South Sudan have expressed distress at the brutal killing of nearly 178 people in northern South Sudan on March 2.
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South Sudan gained independence in 2011, but in 2013, the world’s youngest nation descended into a brutal civil war that killed nearly 400,000 people.
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Pope Leo spoke to members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See in the Vatican Apostolic Palace Jan. 9.
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Where violence, poverty and division seem to suffocate hope, the birth of the Son of God continues to shine forth as the most radical sign of God’s closeness.
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“The people are living in very poor conditions due to insecurity, flooding and pollution,” the bishop said, urging “dignified living conditions” be restored.
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Washington Roundup: Trump bill passes; USAID closes; concerns rise over Russia religious persecution
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe U.S. House approved Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, USAID closed after six decades, and a religious freedom watchdog issued a report on Russia.
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Catholic bishops in Sudan and South Sudan expressed alarm at the escalating violence in the world’s youngest nation and warned of a catastrophe if full-scale war returns.
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It’s been the week of Mary here at OSV News — not only was the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception this week, but our coverage also included: You can read …
