{"id":49632,"date":"2026-11-11T15:42:43","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T13:42:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=49632"},"modified":"2026-11-11T15:42:43","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T13:42:43","slug":"government-calls-on-catholic-bishops-to-promote-peace-and-national-reconciliation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/11\/government-calls-on-catholic-bishops-to-promote-peace-and-national-reconciliation\/","title":{"rendered":"Government calls on Catholic Bishops to promote peace, and national reconciliation"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Ijoo Bosco <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Government of Eastern Equatoria State has called on Catholic bishops from Sudan and South Sudan to strengthen their role in promoting peace, national unity and reconciliation amid the political, security and economic challenges facing the two countries.<\/p>\n

The call was made by the Eastern Equatoria State former deputy governor Karlo Andrew Akwo during the opening of the 52nd Plenary Assembly of the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops\u2019 Conference in Torit.<\/p>\n

Speaking on behalf of the state government under the leadership of Caretaker Governor General Louis Lobong Lojore, Karlo described the gathering as a historic and significant spiritual event for the two neighbouring countries.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is not just an administrative meeting but a vital spiritual exercise for the two Sudans, the South and the North,\u201d the representative said.<\/p>\n

Karlo noted that the conference was the 52nd in the history of the Catholic Church in Sudan and South Sudan and the second of its kind to be hosted in Eastern Equatoria State.<\/p>\n

He also commended the Catholic Church for its longstanding contribution to essential social services, particularly in education, healthcare, vocational training and humanitarian assistance.<\/p>\n

According to Karlo, the Church’s extensive infrastructure and service delivery in schools, vocational training centres, hospitals, clinics and rural dispensaries have significantly supported communities and eased the burden on government institutions.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Government of Eastern Equatoria State heavily praises the Catholic Church’s vast infrastructure in critical sectors that often alleviate the burden on the state,\u201d the representative stated.<\/p>\n

Karlo further recognised the Church as an important moral voice in society, acknowledging its contribution to peacebuilding, ethical leadership, family values and civic responsibility.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe recognise the Church as the conscience of society. We thank the Church for its role in promoting peace, ethical leadership, family values and civic responsibility,\u201d the representative said.<\/p>\n

The address also highlighted the complementary relationship between the Church and government, describing both institutions as important pillars in promoting national stability and human dignity.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe State handles secular governance, and the Church guides spiritual life. Both share the ultimate objective of serving the human person and fostering human dignity,\u201d the representative emphasised.<\/p>\n

On the prevailing political situation, Karlo urged religious leaders to approach national challenges with a balanced perspective, encouraging constructive criticism while also recognising positive developments.<\/p>\n

The state stakeholder also cautioned that excessive focus on negative developments could contribute to national discouragement and political divisions.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile constructive criticism is welcome, spiritual leaders should also acknowledge positive milestones to avoid fostering national despondency or political division,\u201d the representative said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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