The national Ministry of Youth in partnership with Orupaap Cultural Creative House organized an art festival in honour of the President of the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference.
Cardinal Gabriel Zubeir Wako is visiting Juba, Radio Bakhita reports.
He says his only words for South Sudanese are peace and reconciliation.
Juba Catholic Archbishop, Paolino Lukudu Loro says the honour of Cardinal Zubeir is overdue because he is retiring.
The archbishop says he and the Bishop of Malakal are retiring as well.
Nadia Arop, the Minister of Youth, Culture & Sports says the visit and honour of Cardinal Zubeir is timely.
The cardinal’s visit to Juba Freedom Hall is synonymous to peace and happiness, she believes.
This is the same place where President Kiir signed the peace agreement, Minister Arop reminds Cardinal Zubeir.
SPLM-Former Detainees’ representative, Deng Alor Kuol recognizes Cardinal Zubeir and Archbishop Lukudu for advocating for peace and justice in the two Sudans.
Alor showers the church with praises for playing central role in peacemaking.
Vice President James Igga hails the cardinal for showing commitment to South Sudan.
The series of honorary events will conclude with a mass at St Theresa’s Cathedral Kator on Sunday.