Can the Pope鈥檚 visit lead to peace in South Sudan?
He ended his peace pilgrimage in an open air mass attended by tens of thousands in the capital Juba where he pleaded with the country's leaders to focus on ending conflict
Last week, the Pope visited South Sudan alongside leaders of other Christian denominations. He told leaders there that they could not remain neutral and told bishops that they must raise their voices against the abuse of power. Thousands lined streets to see him and many of the people who made the long journey, said the Pope鈥檚 presence could lead to change. But South Sudan has faced decades of conflict, both before and after becoming independent in 2011. So, can his visit make a difference? Africa Daily鈥檚 Mpho Lakaje has been trying to find out.
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