Torit Apostolic Catholic Administrator urged South Sudan politicians to repent and forgive one another as they receive Jesus Christ in Christmas.
Monsignor Thomas Oliha called on politicians to refrain from violence, stop war and allow people to return to their original places, Radio Emmanuel reported.
He prayed for the divine intervention to convert the hearts of politicians for the well being of South Sudanese, calling God to grant lasting peace to the new nation.
Monsignor Oliha urged citizens to remember the needy as they celebrate Christmas season, encouraging them to share the little they have with the poor who are an able to get their daily bread.
He believed that there should be justice to promote peace, reconciliation and forgiveness among South Sudanese for peace to prevail.