Marian devotion
Our Lady of Yuba
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The most important devotion of the Catholic Church in South Sudan.
Our Lady of Juba is the most important Marian devotion in the Catholic Church in South Sudan. The Cathedral of Saint Mary is the center of Catholic faith in the capital.
Faith in South Sudan
South Sudan is the world's youngest country, having gained independence in 2011. Catholics make up approximately 30% of the population. The Virgin Mary is their patron saint, protecting them in times of war.
Tradition holds that the Virgin Mary protects South Sudanese Catholics. The faithful pray the Rosary in their homes, knowing that the Virgin Mary hears them.
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