JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Pope Francis sought ... Francis was highlighting in particular the plight of South Sudanese women, half of whom are married before age 18, are subject to rampant sexual ...

Francis highlighted in particular the plight of South Sudanese women ... victim to one or more forms of assault. “If the women of South Sudan are given an opportunity to develop, to have ...

Pope Francis warned Saturday that South Sudan’s future depends on how it treats its women, as he highlighted their horrific plight in a country where sexual violence is rampant, child brides are ...

Francis highlighted in particular the plight of South Sudanese women ... some four out of 10 have been victim to one or more forms of assault. “If the women of South Sudan are given an opportunity to ...