The Catholic Bishop of El-Obeid Diocese in the Sudan says there is an increase on the number of young people joining priestly vocation to serve the local Church.
Bishop Yunnan Tombe Trile told CRN on Sunday in Khartoum that the administration of the minor seminary in Al Obeid has registered 52 seminarians this academic year.
He adds they listened to the voice of God and were inspired to serve through the church.
The Catholic prelate points out that the diocese is in dire need of more priests and religious leaders to serve the people in the region.
The bishop wishes that the current political change in Sudan would also bring some change in faith of the locals.
He urges political parties in the country to fully implement what has been signed and hopefully open more freedoms of worship in Sudan.
Bishop Tombe notes that there a high chance of more Sudanese natives accepting Christ and joining the mother church in the coming period.
He insists that the local church needs to encourage more young people to become priests and get prepared for this growth.
Bishop Yunnan Tombe Trile was made as Bishop of El-Obeid in early 2017 replacing Bishop Michael Didi who was appointed Archbishop of Khartoum.