Pope Francis holds meeting with clergy in Juba

(4 Feb 2023) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AGENCY POOL Juba - 4 February 2023 1. Various of Pope Francis meeting bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated persons and seminarians in the St. Therese Cathedral STORYLINE: Pope Francis on Saturday met bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated persons and seminarians in Juba's St. Therese Cathedral. Francis is on a novel ecumenical peace mission to the world’s youngest country. He warned South Sudan’s political leaders on Friday that history will judge them harshly if they continue to drag their feet implementing a 2018 peace accord. Accompanying him to the overwhelmingly Christian country were the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the moderator of the Church of Scotland, the Rt. Rev. Iain Greenshields. They hope to cast a spotlight on what Francis has called a “forgotten crisis.” South Sudan gained independence from the majority Muslim Sudan in 2011, but has been beset by civil war and conflict. =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel +44(0)2074827482 Email: [email protected]. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...