The Apostolic Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Torit is wishing everybody to celebrate Christmas and the New Year in unity, joy, solidarity, love and peace.
Monsigner Thomas Oliha Attiya in his Christmas message hopes that, South Sudanese leaders will learn compassion, mercy and forgiveness from the late Dr John Garang de Mabior.
He says the late was able to forgive his opponent during his movement.
The Apostolic Administrator trusts that 2018 will be a year of peace in South Sudan.
He urges people to be moderate while celebrating the festive seasons.
Monsigner Thomas Oliha calls on the people to avoid excessive drinking and eating and be mindful of the poor.