An Christmas Day
appeal for peace addressed to leaders in South Sudan has been issued by
Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church and Anglican
Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury, leader of the Anglican Communion,
joined by the Rev. John Chalmers, former moderator of the Church of
Scotland.
"In this Christmas
season and at the beginning of a new year, we wish to extend to you and
to all the people of South Sudan our best wishes for your peace and
prosperity, and to assure you of our spiritual closeness as you strive
for a swift implementation of the Peace Agreements," the leaders said.
"We raise our
prayers to Christ the Saviour for a renewed commitment to the path of
reconciliation and fraternity, and we invoke abundant blessings upon
each of you and upon the entire nation. May the Lord Jesus, Prince of
Peace, enlighten you and guide your steps in the way of goodness and
truth, and bring to fulfilment our desire to visit your beloved
country."
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