Some 4,000 people gathered at the compound of Khartoum’s Catholic Cathedral on Sunday to celebrate Cardinal Gabriel Zubeir Wako’s 50 years of priesthood.
Assistant Bishop Daniel Adwok of Khartoum told CRN over a phone line that the celebration was wonderful.
Bishop Adwok said Cardinal Zubeir reflected on 50 years of God’s work of compassion and love through his ministry.
He added that the Cardinal passed also a message of joy.
Bishop Adwok said the celebration was great and without incidents.
He added that Vice-president Osman Mohammed Taha attended a breakfast reception on Thursday in honour of Cardinal Zubeir.