The Catholic and Episcopal archbishops of Juba voted together this afternoon and called people to build the new country that God wants.
Archbishop Paolino Lukudu Loro said the referendum vote was willed by God and its result will be a blessing.Archbishop Daniel Deng Bul, the ECS Primate, urged people to unite to cross together the bridge for the new nation.
Archbishop Deng urged people to leave old grievances for a fresh start.
The two archbishops were accompanied by many church personnel including one cardinal and three bishops from abroad who are observing the vote in South Sudan.