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David Smith in Johannesburg
The Guardian, Thursday 4 April 2013
Desmond Tutu, a clarion voice from the pulpit during South Africans' struggle against racial apartheid, has won the £1.1m Templeton prize for advancing the "spiritual liberation" of people around the world. The former Anglican archbishop of Cape Town helped keep the struggle alive during the dark years when Nelson Mandela and other activists were jailed or exiled. He went on to chair the post-apartheid Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
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March 21, 2013
By ACNS staff
The Most Revd Justin Welby was today enthroned as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury in a service that celebrated the diversity of the Anglican Communion. More than 2,000 people from around the world gathered in Canterbury Cathedral for a celebration marked by traditional elements of Anglican worship blended with contemporary music, vibrant Ghanaian dancing and African drums, a Punjabi hymn and a blessing spoken in French.
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February 22, 2013 [Juba]
The General Assembly of the youth ministry of the Sudan Pentecostal Church (SPC) Juba area has, elected Mr. Alfred Wani Martin as its new leader for the next two years. Mr. Wani, a singer and translator, has been serving in numerous positions at both local and international churches including Juba and Addis Ababa where he was recently a choir master. Wani is currently serving as Vice Choir Master in SPC Juba joint choir ministry.
...IRC: Women's Protection and Empowerment (GBV) Manager, Juba, South Sudan
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 Senior Catholic Priest Expelled as Bashir Visits Juba KHARTOUM, April 12, 2013 (Catholic Information Service for Africa) Sudan’s security services expelled a South Sudanese senior catholic priest together with other expatriate religious personnel the same day the Sudanese president made his first official visit to Juba. Rev Fr Santino Morokomomo Maurino, the secretary-general of the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference in Khartoum, arrived on Friday April 12 in Juba after being deported by the security services for undisclosed reasons.
Japanese Actress Visits South Sudan to advocate for the welfare of children with no parental care. By Ebenezer Gore and Joseph Oduha April 2, 2013 [Juba] Tetsuko Kuroyanagi, the renowned Japanese actress, also known by the endearing name Totto-Chan, paid a six-day visit to South Sudan, March 14-20, to get acquainted with challenges facing children in the country and identify priorities to address these problems.
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 East African Bishops offer Hope and Encouragement to Anglicans in South Carolina Four African bishops support Bishop Lawrence against heresies of The Episcopal Church Suffering is what you can expect when you follow the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This is the message from four East African bishops to the faithful Christians who have chosen to remain with Bishop Mark Lawrence in South Carolina.
The Primates of Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Rwanda, Sudan and Southern Cone write to the New Archbishop of Canterbury March 21, 2013 The Primates of Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Rwanda, Sudan and Southern Cone wrote to Archbishop Justin Welby during his enthronement. They urged him to remain firm in the historic faith in Christ. "We encourage you to stay true to the 'faith once delivered to the saints' and as you do we will stand with you for the sake of Christ."
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Celebrating Christmas in austere South Sudan--By Elijah Chol Yak December 24, 2012 [Juba] Christmas is a day marked to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, and it is a widely observed holiday in countries where Christianity is the majority’s religion. Since the introduction of Christianity to South Sudan, this season has become the most anticipated and celebrated, even among the animist South Sudanese.
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Archbishop Welby enthroned in Canterbury Cathedral--By ACNS staff March 21, 2013 By ACNS staff The Most Revd Justin Welby was today enthroned as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury in a service that celebrated the diversity of the Anglican Communion. More than 2,000 people from around the world gathered in Canterbury Cathedral for a celebration marked by traditional elements of Anglican worship blended with contemporary music, vibrant Ghanaian dancing and African drums, a Punjabi hymn and a blessing spoken in French.
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New Treaty Needed For Equitable Utilisation of Nile Waters By Mapuor M. Manguen April 7, 2013 [Juba] According to South Sudan’s Minister for Water and Irrigation, Hon. Paul Mayom Akech, South Sudan does not recognize the 1959 agreement that gives Egypt and Sudan monopoly over Nile waters. This announcement perhaps suggests South Sudan may join the Nile Basin Initiative spearheaded by discontented riparian states pushing for equitable use of Nile waters.
Who, What, Why: What does a pope do? Who, What, Why: What does a pope do? After Pope Francis' solemn inauguration mass, attended by six reigning monarchs, 31 heads of state and representatives of 132 governments, he will become head of state of the world's smallest sovereign enclave, Vatican City, as well as spiritual leader of an estimated 1.2 billion Catholics scattered over every continent. The duties of the 266th successor to the throne of Saint Peter are wide-ranging.
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Coach says he is committed to South Sudan football development - by Jospeh Oduha February 8, 2013 [Juba] -The Coach of South Sudan Football Team, Mr. Zoran Djordjevic expressed his commitment and effort to strengthen the national team to participate in both regional and international football competitions.
Nigeria wins the Orange Africa Cup of Nations 2013 - by TCT reporter February 11, 2013 [Juba] - The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been crowned as the champions of Africa in front of a capacity crowd at the National Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.Nigeria beat Burkina Faso 1-0 in the finals of the Orange Africa Cup of Nations held in South Africa.
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