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The World Has Forgotten About the Conflict in South Sudan. Enter Pope Francis
1 month ago | By Time
There was much optimism on the streets of Juda when South Sudan became the world's newest country in 2011. But the euphoria was short-lived, as the African country descended into civil war and famine. Now, Pope Francis is trying to raise global attention for South Sudan as he begins a three-day trip Friday to the country as part of a “pilgrimage of peace.”
The Pope's trip, alongside the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshield, is centered around raising awareness about a conflict that has left over...
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