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  8 June 2026
  Assembly of the Pontifical Mission Societies, Archbishop Lhernould: the mission of the Church is for the world by Gianni Valente Tunis (Fides News Agency) – The annual General Assembly of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) has just taken place in Rome, and Nicolas Lhernould returns with his heart and mind full of experie ...
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  8 June 2026
  ASIA/INDIA - The "Cockroach Janata Party", new hope for young Indians Delhi (Fides News Agency) – "The Cockroach Janata Party, which went viral in just a few weeks and is very popular with young people, is a sign of hope for the country. With its original and satirical approach, it expre ...
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  8 June 2026
  AFRICA/MOZAMBIQUE - Investigations continue into the brutal murder of Bishop Osório Afonso Citora
  Quelimane (Fides News Agency) – Investigations are continuing to establish the reason and identify those responsible for the brutal murder of the Bishop of Quelimane, Osório Afo ...
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  8 June 2026
  EUROPE/POLAND - Thousands of faithful flock to the Jasna Góra National Shrine for the bicentenary of the Living Rosary
  Częstochowa (Fides News Agency) – On June 5 and 6, the Jasna Góra National Shrine in Częstochowa became the heart of the Living Rosary movement, which began in 1826 at the ini ...
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  7 June 2026
  LEO XIV IN SPAIN - Jesus “travels the streets”. Corpus Christi with the Pope in Madrid Madrid (Fides News Agency) – In Madrid, during the Solemnity of Corpus Christi celebrated on Sunday, June 7, one of the most significant moments of his trip to Spain, Pope Leo XIV, in his homily delivered during the Eu ...
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  7 June 2026
  LEO XIV IN SPAIN - The Pope in the Canary Islands, Bishop Mazuelos: a sign of hope for Atlantic migrants Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Fides News Agency) – Pope Leo XIV's visit to the Canary Islands, scheduled for June 11 and 12, is part of his first apostolic journey to Spain, which will take place from June 6 to 12, with ...
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  6 June 2026
  ASIA/INDIA - In Tamil Nadu, a Catholic Chief Minister; the Bishop of Vellore: “We are available to collaborate for development and social harmony” Vellore (Fides News Agency) - “A major development in Tamil Nadu is having a Catholic Chief Minister. The renowned Indian actor C. Joseph Vijay, leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, was sworn into office ...
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  6 June 2026
  AFRICA/MOZAMBIQUE - Shock and grief after the assassination of the Bishop of Quelimane, Osório Citora Afonso Quelimane (Fides News Agency) -The Catholic Church in Mozambique is mourning the death of Bishop Osório Citora Afonso, IMC, Bishop of the Diocese of Quelimane. The news – reported to Fides by local sources – has cau ...
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  6 June 2026
  Condolences from the Dicastery for Evangelization for the death of Bishop Osório Citora Afonso Vatican City (Fides News Agency) - We publish in full the text released today by the Dicastery for Evangelization (Section for First Evangelization and New Particular Churches) following the news of the death of Mozambic ...
• 5 June 2026
  AMERICA/HAITI - Confirmation of the Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies Vatican City (Fides News Agency) - On May 25, 2026, Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization (Section for First Evangelization and New Particular Churches), confirmed Fr. Junior Pha ...
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  5 June 2026
  AFRICA/SOUTH SUDAN - St. Theresa Mission Hospital launches Ebola awareness campaign Nzara (Fides News Agency) - St. Theresa Mission Hospital in Nzara has initiated a comprehensive awareness campaign targeting the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio to strengthen precautionary measures against ongoing Ebo ...
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  5 June 2026
  ASIA/MYANMAR - Five bishops forced to leave the cathedral. Bishop of Pekhon: “People, tired and traumatized by the violence, pray with tears in their eyes” Vatican City (Fides News Agency) – Due to the civil war that has ravaged Myanmar since 2021, five bishops from the country's 17 dioceses have been forced to abandon their episcopal sees and cathedrals and have taken up ...
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  5 June 2026
  If the "problem" is no longer atheism. Spain's missionary urgency awaits Leo XIV by Marie-Lucile Kubacki Madrid (Fides News Agency) - From June 6 to 12, 2026, Pope Leo XIV will visit Spain as part of his fourth apostolic journey outside Italy. During this trip, he will visit Madrid and Barcelona, ...
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  4 June 2026
  Assembly of the Pontifical Mission Societies: Archbishop Nwachukwu invites us to proclaim the Resurrection of Christ to the world, following the example of the martyrs Rome (Fides News Agency) - The worldwide network of the Pontifical Mission Societies is today a vibrant reality, driven by “one simple goal: to bring the message of Jesus Christ to places and situations where ecclesial ...
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  4 June 2026
  ASIA/MYANMAR - Karuna, "a lifesaving hand" for the poor and those displaced by the conflict for 25 years Yangon (Fides News Agency) - Karuna Mission Social Solidarity (KMSS), internationally known as Caritas Myanmar, celebrated its 25th anniversary, reaffirming its mission of charity and closeness to the poor and suffering. ...