The Vatican envoy to South Sudan, Archbishop Seamus Patrick Horgan, says the Church will continue working with government authorities to support peace, security, and the safe return of refugees to Central Equatoria State.
Archbishop Horgan made the remarks following a meeting with Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony in Juba on Monday, according to a post on the Facebook page of the Office of the Governor.
He said the discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between the Church and government to consolidate peace, maintain security, and create conditions for refugees returning from neighboring countries.
The Vatican envoy noted that the meeting followed his recent visit to Kajo-Keji County and parts of Uganda’s West Nile districts, where he assessed the situation of South Sudanese affected by conflict.
He urged political and community leaders to embrace dialogue as the primary means of resolving disputes and preventing renewed violence.
Governor Emmanuel Adil welcomed the engagement, commending the Catholic Church for its role in peacebuilding across the state.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing peace and security and working with faith-based and humanitarian partners to support returning refugees and ensure lasting stability in Central Equatoria.