Church warns elections without trust could trigger constitutional crisis
South Sudan’s Catholic bishops have warned that holding the country’s planned December elections without political dialogue, mutual trust and full implementation of the 2018 peace agreement could plunge the country into a constitutional and transitional crisis. In a communiqué issued after their annual plenary meeting in Juba from 15 to 17 July, the bishops said […]
Churches call for Machar’s release to advance peace
The Council of Evangelical Churches of South Sudan (CECOSS) has called on President Salva Kiir Mayardit to pardon and release First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and other detainees, saying such a move would help rebuild trust and advance the country’s search for lasting peace. Speaking at a press conference in Juba on Thursday, CECOSS […]
Church, State leaders call for peace, unity, and stability
Senior church and government leaders have renewed appeals for unity, moral leadership, and national stability as the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) convenes its annual House of Bishops Meeting in Juba. The gathering, led by Most Rev. Dr. Justin Badi Arama, Archbishop and Primate of the ECSS, brought together bishops from across the country […]
Church leaders launch new peace push to rescue faltering pact
South Sudan’s most senior church leaders have launched a new peace push, calling on the nation’s political leadership to move from mere rhetoric to actionable commitments to rescue the country’s faltering peace process. In a statement released after a high-level summit in Kenya, the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) warned that the nation stands […]
Church leaders call for peace in tribute to Pope Francis
At a religious gathering in South Sudan, Archbishop Justin Badi Arama called on the nation to embrace love, unity, and reconciliation, reflecting the values exemplified by Pope Francis. Speaking to a diverse congregation, Archbishop Arama emphasized the importance of healing and forgiveness in a country still grappling with the scars of conflict and division. “Let […]
Church vs. State: Munuki land dispute sparks heated debate
A long-standing land dispute has resurfaced between the government and church leaders in Munuki, igniting concerns over land ownership, development, and religious rights. The controversy came to light after Rev. Paul Samuel Paul of St. Stephen Parish Church accused officials of forcibly entering church property under national security escort, demolishing structures without prior warning. In […]
Church Accuses Central Equatoria State Government of Seizing Land
The administration of St. Stephen Parish Church in Munuki has accused the Central Equatoria State (CES) government of unlawfully seizing church land and demolishing property without prior notice. Speaking to the press on Sunday, Rev. Paul Samuel Paul, the parish priest of St. Stephen Church, condemned the state government’s actions. He alleged that officials, led […]
Juba court sets pastor free but leaves worshippers without a church
A court in Juba has acquitted Moru Church leader Canon Oneil Yosia Daima of all charges, ordering his immediate release after finding insufficient evidence to support a conviction. However, while the ruling brought relief to the pastor and his supporters, it left members of the Nyakuron Moru Congregation without a place of worship as the […]
Speaker Ngere Paciko calls on church to pray for South Sudan’s leaders
The Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Joseph Ngere Paciko, has called on the Church to pray for South Sudan’s leaders, urging unity, peace, and moral responsibility in national leadership. He made the appeal on Sunday during a speech at St. Andrew’s Parish Church in Juba while addressing the Moru Congregation. Ngere said he […]
Kiir administration rejects church pressure to release Dr. Machar
President Salva Kiir’s regime has pushed back against calls by the South Sudan Council of Churches to release First Vice President Riek Machar, insisting that the judicial process must proceed without interference. In a statement issued on March 17, the government said while it shares concerns raised by the church over the country’s deteriorating political, […]
