Archbishop Séamus Patrick Horgan urged South Sudan’s leaders to honor Pope Francis’ legacy by pursuing peace, following the Pope’s historic visit in 2023 where he advocated for an end to the ongoing conflict. Recent violence threatens a fragile peace agreement from 2018, with warnings of a potential return to civil war as clashes occur between factions. During a Mass attended by key leaders, disappointment was expressed over a lack of commitment to peace, highlighting the urgent need for dialogue and reconciliation in the nation.
