South Sudan’s leaders have been urged to respond to Pope Francis’ call for peace in the country.
Over the weekend, the Pope made a “peace pilgrimage” to the country with the heads of the churches in England and Scotland.
The Pope urged the country to reject the “venom of hatred” in his sermon at a mass in Juba on Sunday.
Many South Sudanese are hoping that their leaders will take the advice seriously.
“I expect our leaders to change their hearts and implement Pope Francis’ message of peace so that the people of South Sudan can have lasting peace,” Imma Lasu said after the mass.
Rose Adao, a Pentecostal Church member, said she wants South Sudan’s leaders to repent and carry out Pope Francis’ message of peace.
Elisabeth Mayak Thomas, 20, was one of the volunteers helping to prepare for the Pope’s visit. She said she expected the leaders to “implement the peace agreement and reconcile our people”.
