RURU GENE NEWS

By Sr. laurencila, FSSA Vatican City, 7 January 2026 — Pope Leo XIV has called on the Franciscan Family and the wider Church to rediscover the enduring message of peace embodied by Saint Francis of Assisi, as the Church prepares to mark the VIII Centenary of the Saint’s death. In a letter addressed to the…

By Baraka John A team of heart specialists from Greece has arrived at the Curia under the CDTY-COPED initiative to provide both general and specialized healthcare services within the Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio. According to diocesan officials, the medical team began its mission on Tuesday morning by conducting health assessments and consultations for religious leaders…

By Baraka John Yambio – The Catholic Diocese of Tombura–Yambio (CDTY) has assigned two of its clergy to serve in the Catholic Diocese of Malakal for a three-year term, in a move aimed at strengthening pastoral ministry and inter-diocesan cooperation in South Sudan. The appointments were announced in a communiqué titled Diocesan Structural Number A,…

By Waure Eddy The Catholic Diocese of Tambura–Yambio has officially commissioned newly appointed priests and deacons following a solemn oath-taking ceremony presided over by His Lordship Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala at the Bishop’s Residence. During the ceremony, the appointees pledged their commitment to serve faithfully in their respective pastoral and administrative assignments. The oath…

By Waure Eddy The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio, His Lordship Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has urged St. Tereza Mission Hospital in Nzara to sustain its long-standing spiritual program, emphasizing its importance in supporting both patients and hospital staff. Speaking during a pastoral visit to the hospital, Bishop Hiiboro noted that spiritual initiatives…

By Waure Eddy Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio has commended the administration and staff of St. Tereza Mission Hospital Nzara for their dedication and progress in delivering healthcare services despite ongoing challenges. The hospital administration briefed the Bishop on current working conditions, noting that operations remain steady and staff continue…

By Waure Eddy The Catholic Diocese of Tambura-Yambio, led by His Lordship Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has officially launched the construction of new male and female wards and a guest house at St. Tereza Mission Hospital in Nzara, Western Equatoria State. The new facilities are expected to significantly enhance healthcare delivery for communities in…

By Chieku Suzan More than 6000 refugees have arrived in South Sudan after fleeing renewed violence in the Central African Republic (CAR), a local community leader confirmed. Speaking to the media, Chief Joseph Masari said the refugees escaped heavy fighting in Bambuti, where intense gunfire and bombardment were reported. He noted that the group has…

By Sr. Laurencila, FSSA  The Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio has officially resumed work in the Curia and diocesan institutions for the year 2026, following the Christmas celebrations, New Year festivities, and recent Priestly and Diaconate Ordinations, with a strong call for renewal, dedication, and service. In a homily delivered to Diocesan Staff and Collaborators,…

By Elias Ginana The Catholic Diocese of Yambio has held its first Administrative Board Meeting of the year on 5th January 2026.  Chaired by the Ordinary of the Diocese, Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, marking the official start of diocesan planning and coordination for the new year. The meeting brought together diocesan administrators, departmental heads,…