The Catholic Bishop of Tombura/Yambio on Wednesday celebrated the Eucharist with hundreds little children at St Mary Yambio Parish.
Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala in his homily says, the mass was to remember holy innocent children King Herod killed with an intension to kill baby Jesus Christ, Radio Anisa reported.
He reveals that in any form of violence and disagreement children remain victims including death among others.
During the mass, the Children offered different petitions to God for peace in Gbudue State and South Sudan.
Others prayed for all the civil leaders to have peace so that they may govern the country in peace.
In similar way, children during the occasion offered gifts both cash and kind to be sent to the vulnerable children of St Regina Mundi Ezo Catholic Parish in dire need.
Archbishop of Western Equatoria Internal Province, Peter Munde Yacob during the celebration described children in Gbudue State and South Sudan as great future leaders.
He said by bringing the children closer to the churches to be trained and brought up, they will grow as good citizens and God fearing people.
Similar prayer also was organized at ECSS All Saints Cathedral at Yambio Parish.