Pope Francis implores South Sudanese leaders for peace, urging them to put aside their differences and implement a 2018 peace accord. Despite this plea, the delays in implementing the peace agreement have forced the postponement of the country’s first presidential election. While in South Sudan, Francis and the Archbishop of Canterbury (Justin Welby) met with the country’s president and former rivals Kiir and Machar. The meeting was unsuccessful, with Francis imploring the leaders to put aside their differences and work for the good of their people. Flooding last year and clashes this week have added to the humanitarian crisis in South Sudan.