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  25 January 2026
  “One in Christ, united in mission.” Leo XIV’s Message for the 100th World Mission Day by Gianni Valente Vatican City (Fides News Agency) - "For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord," writes Paul of Tarsus in his Second Letter to the Corinthians. On Sunday, January 25, the day on whi ...
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  24 January 2026
  ASIA/INDIA - The Society of the Divine Word missionaries stand alongside tribal people to tackle child marriage Mumbai (Agenzia Fides) - The Society of the Divine Word (SVD) missionaries are committed to walking alongside tribal people and tackling child marriage in the Indian state of Maharashtra, in central-western India. As Div ...
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  23 January 2026
  ASIA/CHINA - Coadjutor Bishop Anthony Li Hui succeeds Nicholas Han Jide at the helm of the Diocese of Pingliang Pingliang (Agenzia Fides) – Anthony Li Hui, currently Coadjutor Bishop of Pingliang, in the Chinese province of Gansu, has assumed the leadership of the diocese, succeeding 85-year-old Bishop Nicholas Han Jide OFM Cap, ...
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  23 January 2026
  AMERICA/PERU - Online course for Bolivarian countries on the history and mission of the Pontifical Mission Societies Lima (Agenzia Fides) – What are the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS), what is their mission, and what are their field of action? These questions will be answered in detail in an online course for Bolivarian countries ...
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  23 January 2026
  ASIA/MYANMAR - A new church opens amid conflict: a sign of faith and hope Myitkyina (Agenzia Fides) - The blessing of a new Catholic church and a grotto with the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes, the "Regina Pacis," is a significant event in the Diocese of Myitkyina, the capital of Kachin State i ...
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  22 January 2026
  Archbishop Sangalli at the funeral chamber of fashion designer Valentino Garavani for a moment of prayer and reflection together with family members Rome (Fides News Agency) - Among the thousands of people who paid tribute today to the mortal remains of fashion designer Valentino Garavani, who passed away on Monday 19 January at the age of 93, there was also a delega ...
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  22 January 2026
  AFRICA/IVORY COAST - Bishops launch creation of Catholic University of Ivory Coast Abidjan (Agenzia Fides) – The creation of the Catholic University of Ivory Coast and a spiritual retreat center for priests are the two main topics at the heart of the 128th Plenary Assembly of the Episcopal Conference ...
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  22 January 2026
  ASIA/MACAU - The Diocese of Macao celebrates the Jubilee of the 450th anniversary of its establishment Macau (Agenzia Fides) – On Friday 23 January, at 7 pm, in the cathedral dedicated to the Nativity of Our Lady, a solemn liturgy will be celebrated to open the programme of celebrations and initiatives to mark the 450th ...
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  22 January 2026
  ASIA/PHILIPPINES - Bishops: "Corruption is the result of "withered hands" Quezon City (Agenzia Fides) – Corruption and social injustice are the result of "withered hands" that deprive citizens of goods and resources. Drawing on the Gospel story of Jesus healing a man's withered hand (Mark 3: ...
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  22 January 2026
  AFRICA/DR. CONGO - Missionary Sister in Eastern Congo thanks the Holy Father: “Our pain, our hope matter” Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) – “It was a wonderful surprise to hear that, given the many difficult situations, the Pope dedicated his thoughts and words on Sunday, January 18, to the displaced people in eastern Democrati ...
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  21 January 2026
  ASIA/HONG KONG - A music prayer service for the "Blessing" of Hong Kong on the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Diocese Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) – The Governor of Hong Kong is convinced that the Diocese of Hong Kong will continue to contribute to the governance of the special administrative region and to its citizens in promoting socia ...
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  21 January 2026
  ASIA/INDIA - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: “Indian Christians are caught between rich diversity and a real division” Srikakulam (Agenzia Fides) – In recognition of the Church's commitment to unity, peace, and mutual understanding among Christian denominations, the Catholic community in the Diocese of Srikakulam in the Indian state of ...
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  21 January 2026
  AFRICA/MOZAMBIQUE - Floods in the region: "People are exhausted and dying of hunger, poverty, natural disasters, and disease" Maputo (Agenzia Fides) – Mozambique is currently experiencing one of the worst floods in years, affecting over 600,000 people, more than half of them children. Over 50,000 people have been forced to leave their homes a ...
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  21 January 2026
  AFRICA/NIGERIA - Kidnapping of 177 Christians confirmed: "No Catholics among those kidnapped" Abuja (Agenzia Fides) – Nigerian authorities have confirmed the mass kidnapping of nearly 200 faithful from several churches on Sunday, January 18, in Kurmin Wali, in the Local Government Area of Kajuru in the State of ...
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  21 January 2026
  EUROPE/RUSSIA - Prayer for Christian unity at the Catholic Cathedral in Moscow Moscow (Agenzia Fides) – “Unity is not a utopia. Only facts make it possible to overcome divisions,” said Archbishop Paolo Pezzi of the Archdiocese of the Mother of God in Moscow on Tuesday, January 20, during the ...