Cardinal Czerny to travel to South Sudan one year after Pope's visit

Cardinal Michael Czerny, the prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, is due to visit South Sudan from 2-9 February to mark the one-year anniversary of Pope Francis' Apostolic Journey.

By Francesca Merlo

Cardinal Michael Czerny is set to travel to South Sudan from 2 to 9 February, commemorating the one-year anniversary of Pope Francis' Apostolic Visit to the country.

The Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development will travel to Juba, Malakal, and Renk during his visit.

The programme of the journey is announced in a statement on the Dicastery's website.

Key events on the itinerary include Cardinal Czerny celebrating the Eucharist in Juba on 4 February and presiding over Mass in Malakal on 8 February, coinciding with the World Day of Prayer and Reflection against Human Trafficking.

Additionally, the Cardinal will visit Renk, a town on the Sudanese border, where he will offer blessings to a boat designated for transporting migrants and refugees along the Nile River from Renk to Malakal.

Reflecting on Pope Francis' 2023 visit to South Sudan, where he underscored the importance of unity and peace, the Pope was accompanied by leaders from the Anglican Church and the Scottish Presbyterian Church.

Throughout his visit, Pope Francis actively engaged with various groups in South Sudan, including authorities, civil society, displaced persons, and religious leaders.

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