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What countries did Pope Francis visit in 2023 and what did he say?

December 30, 2023 Catholic News Agency 0

Pope Francis waves at the crowd of 1.5 million people who attended the closing Mass of World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal on Aug. 6, 2023. / Vatican Media.

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 30, 2023 / 07:00 am (CNA).
Pope Francis maintained … […]

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After Pope Francis’ visit, South Sudan relief charity sees renewed interest and prayers

February 26, 2023 Catholic News Agency 1

Kids in Tombua, South Sudan / Sudan Relief Fund

St. Louis, Mo., Feb 26, 2023 / 04:00 am (CNA).
Earlier this month, Pope Francis became the first pope — indeed, the first Western leader — to visit South Sudan. Amid an enthusiastic welcome, more … […]

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Meeting Pope Francis ‘a dream come true’ for South Sudanese youth

February 11, 2023 Catholic News Agency 0

Pope Francis met young people and adults from the Diocese of Rumbek in Juba, South Sudan on Feb. 4, 2023. / Vatican Media.

Rome Newsroom, Feb 11, 2023 / 08:00 am (CNA).
After a journey of 9 days and many miles, meeting Pope Francis in Juba, Sou… […]

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Pope at Mass in South Sudan: In the name of Jesus, lay down the weapons of hatred

February 5, 2023 Catholic News Agency 0

Pope Francis greets a young boy a Mass in Juba, South Sudan on Feb. 5, 2023. / Vatican Media

Rome Newsroom, Feb 5, 2023 / 05:00 am (CNA).
At a Mass in South Sudan on Sunday, Pope Francis urged Christians in the war-torn African country to make … […]

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Pope Francis meets 2,500 refugees in South Sudan

February 4, 2023 Catholic News Agency 0

Pope Francis meets a boy living in an IDP camp during a gathering in Juba, South Sudan, on Feb. 4, 2023. / Vatican Media

Rome Newsroom, Feb 4, 2023 / 10:25 am (CNA).
Pope Francis was greeted by cheers and ululations on Saturday as he arrived at… […]

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Pope Francis holds moment of silence for slain priests and religious in South Sudan

February 4, 2023 Catholic News Agency 1

Pope Francis met with bishops, priests, and religious in St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, on Feb. 4, 2023. / Vatican Media

Rome Newsroom, Feb 4, 2023 / 04:00 am (CNA).
Pope Francis held a moment of silence Saturday for priests and re… […]

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‘No more bloodshed,’ Pope Francis begs South Sudan’s leaders

February 3, 2023 Catholic News Agency 2

Pope Francis addresses South Sudan’s government and members of the diplomatic corps Feb. 3, 2023. / Vatican Media

Rome Newsroom, Feb 3, 2023 / 11:36 am (CNA).
On the first day of his peace pilgrimage, Pope Francis begged the leaders of South Su… […]

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Pope Francis lands in South Sudan, fulfilling yearslong dream of visit to war-torn country

February 3, 2023 Catholic News Agency 0

Pope Francis landed in South Sudan on Feb. 3, 2023, becoming the first pope to visit the country and fulfilling a yearslong hope to carry out an ecumenical trip to the war-torn country. / Vatican Media

Rome Newsroom, Feb 3, 2023 / 07:37 am (CNA… […]

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The pope kissed his feet. Who is the cowboy-hat-wearing president of South Sudan?

February 2, 2023 Catholic News Agency 3

Pope Francis greets South Sudanese president Salva Kiir at the Vatican, April 11, 2019. / Vatican Media

St. Louis, Mo., Feb 2, 2023 / 09:23 am (CNA).
Pope Francis, as part of his visit to Africa this week, is meeting with the president of South… […]

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Pope Francis meets with refugees from Congo and South Sudan before flight to Africa

January 31, 2023 Catholic News Agency 1

Pope Francis meets with refugees from Congo and South Sudan before his flight to Africa on Jan. 31, 2023. / Centro Astalli

Vatican City, Jan 31, 2023 / 06:15 am (CNA).
Before departing on his flight to Africa on Tuesday morning, Pope Francis me… […]

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