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April 18, 2019

South Sudan's Christian leaders say papal kiss is message of Easter

Pope Francis kisses the feet of South Sudan Vice President Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior, left, and South Sudan President Salva Kiir, right, April 11, 2019, at the conclusion of a two-day retreat at the Vatican for African nation's political leaders. The pope begged the leaders to give peace a chance.

NAIROBI, Kenya - Pope Francis' surprise kiss on the feet of South Sudanese political leaders is the message of Easter, the country's Christian leaders said in a joint Easter message.

Published in Faith