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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span> <\/b> Pope Francis has urged citizens of South Sudan to shun hatred, tribalism, regionalism, and ethnic differences saying it breeds disunity and conflict in the country.<\/p>\n

The 86-year-old pontiff made this call during a joint press conference with President Salva Kiir Mayardit at the Presidential Palace on Friday.<\/p>\n

\u201cMay it be for everyone an occasion to revive hope, let each citizen understand that time has come to stop being carried along by tainted waters of hatred, tribalism, regionalism, and ethnic difference,\u201d said Pope.<\/p>\n

Pope urged the citizens to turn to close an old chapter and open a new page to move the country to lasting peace and stability.<\/p>\n

\u201cDear friends, it is time to move away from words to deeds. It is time to turn a new page, it is time for commitment to an urgent and much-needed transformation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Pontiff called for peace and reconciliation to prevail in South Sudan.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe process of peace and reconciliation requires a new start. May an understanding be reached and progress is made in moving forward with a peace accord and the new roadmap.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said their coming is to offer an opportunity for South Sudan to resume sailing in calm waters, and to take up dialogue without duplicity and opportunism.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn a world scarred by divisions and conflict, this county is hosting an ecumenical pilgrimage of peace which is something rare, it represents a change of direction, an opportunity for South Sudan to resume sailing in calm waters, taking up dialogue without duplicity and opportunism.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rev. Dr. Iain Greenshilds, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland said their visit will bring hope and healing to the people of South Sudan.<\/p>\n

\u201cI pray that this visit will be one of hope and healing, spent together as a family of Christ and following God who brings us closer to one another and takes in,\u201d said Greenshilds.<\/p>\n

Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby urged South Sudan political leaders to work for peace and reconciliation.<\/p>\n

\u201cMay all political, civil, and international leaders join together in seeking God\u2019s promise of life and fullness for all of God\u2019s people.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Sudan<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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