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Archbishop Paolino Lukudu Loro is dead

The Catholic Archdiocese of Juba has announced that His Grace, Archbishop Paolino Lukudu Loro has died in Nairobi, Kenya.

“I, your shepherd, by God’s will and design, bring to you the saddest news of my entire life-time: My predecessor and Father, His Grace Archbishop Paolino Lukudu Loro, a star that ceaselessly was shining over our church and nation for well over thirty years has this morning flickered out in the Kenyan capital city Nairobi.” Reads part of the statement from the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba.

The church has announced a four (4)-day mourning period beginning on Monday.

A family member of Archbishop who didn’t want to be named told Juba Echo that the Archbishop fell when at home early last week, his blood pressure rose and was taken to Nairobi for treatment.

More updates to follow…..

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