Torit Catholic Emeritus Bishop called on South Sudanese to say sorry to one another for peace to prevail in the country.
Bishop Paride Taban said if all accepted that they were wrong and forgive one another, lasting peace would prevail, Bakhita Radio reported.
He said those who planned for wrong in the country did not think twice of the consequences.
Bishop Taban urged those who intended for bad things to seek for forgiveness.
Episcopal Church of South Sudan and Sudan Archbishop Daniel Deng Bull blamed people for relying on rumours instead of analyzing the situation.
He advised all citizens not to spread rumours.
Archbishop Deng complained that BBC reports were very discouraging and could incite more violence in the country.
Archbishop of Juba Paolino Lukudu said it was the duty of all churches to pray for the nation during this difficult moment.
UNMISS head Hilde Johnson urged the church to continue playing its role of building peace in the country.