The impassioned gesture of Pope Francis with the leaders of South Sudan

April 12, 2019

The pontiff received in Santa Marta the leaders responsible for forming a government of union in his country. "I ask you as a brother: keep the peace, I ask you with all my heart," he exhorted.

The dad Francisco again surprised the whole world with the shocking gesture that he had with the political leaders of South Sudan in Santa Marta.

In order to support the country's pacification process, the Sovereign Pontiff received President Salva Kiir Mayardit and the five Vice-Presidents appointed to create a Union Government: Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior, James Wani Igga, Riek Machar Teny Dhurgon and Taban. Deng Gai

"Let's not forget that God has entrusted us, as political and religious leaders, with the duty of guiding our people.He trusted us a lot and that is why he will also ask us a lot" The pope told them at the meeting.

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He also badured that "People are tired and exhausted by the wars of the past.Please remember that with the war all is lost.Our people today aspire to a better future, which goes through reconciliation and peace ".

"I ask you as a brother: keep the peace, I ask you with my heart" he exhorted them before the attentive gaze of those who were present.

It is here that this 82-year-old man, born in Flores, in the Buenos Aires district, knelt down in front of each of the leaders and kissed the feet to each of them despite their physical difficulties.

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Recall that at the end of March, Pope Francis had replied "we'll see if I can go soon" when he was consulted on a possible visit to Argentina during the flight that l? drove from Rome to Rabat at the beginning of his stay in Morocco.

Video: Pope Francis with the leaders of Southern Sudan