AMERICA/HAITI - The main criminal gangs in Port-au-Prince
Port-au-Prince (Agenzia Fides) – Among the approximately 300 criminal gangs active in Haiti (see Fides, 10/2/2024), there are several alliances of different gangs. The most important is the so-called G9 Alliance (“G9 ...
16 February 2024
ASIA/PAKISTAN - Christian declared innocent after blasphemy accusations
Faisalabad (Agenzia Fides) - Social and religious tensions in the Faisalabad region of Pakistan's Punjab province have calmed after Christian Younis Masih, accused of blasphemy, was declared innocent, acquitted of the ch ...
ASIA/INDONESIA - Ex-General Prabowo Subianto towards presidency
Jakarta (Agenzia Fides) - Former general Prabowo Subianto (72), is preparing to become the new president of Indonesia. Although the results have not yet been officially announced, the former general has declared his vict ...
14 February 2024
ASIA/BAHRAIN - The well-orchestrated "symphony" of the Awali catechists
Awali (Agenzia Fides) - "Ministry of Catechist at our cathedral is like a well-orchestrated symphony, each member
playing a crucial role in harmonizing the spiritual growth of our community", said Rogy Joseph, Coordina ...
14 February 2024
ASIA/PAKISTAN - The post-election period: a fragile democracy
Rome (Agenzia Fides) - "The results of the Pakistan federal and provincial elections that took place on February 8 have shown that democracy in Pakistan has a better chance than the grimy political events and dramas of t ...
AFRICA/KENYA - Appointment of auxiliary bishops of Nairobi
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father has appointed the following as auxiliary bishops of the metropolitan archdiocese of Nairobi, Kenya: the Reverend Simon Peter Kamomoe, of the clergy of the same archdiocese, ...
13 February 2024
ASIA/THAILAND - Resignation and appointment of bishop of Nakhon Sawan
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Nakhon Sawan, Thailand, presented by Bishop Joseph Pibul Visitnondachai.
The Holy Father has appointed ...