News
7 September 2011
EUROPE/SPAIN - International Literacy Day: nearly 800 million illiterates in the world, including more than 70 million children
Madrid (Agenzia Fides) - On September 8, International Literacy Day is celebrated, we want to remind society in general, governments and institutions dealing with education that there are still nearly 800 million illiter ...
7 September 2011
ASIA/KAZAKHSTAN - New law on religions, the Church stays proceedings
Astana (Agenzia Fides) - The Catholic Church "pays attention on important issues such as religious freedom, that concerns the life of the Church", but stays proceedings on the proposed new law that regulates the life of ...
7 September 2011
ASIA/INDIA - Cardinal Gracias in Delhi after the attack: "Appeal for peace and harmony"
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Indian Bishops launch a strong appeal to desist from violence and build peace in India after the attack which this morning (at 6 am local time) hit the High Court in Delhi. As the polic ...
7 September 2011
AMERICA/MEXICO - Poverty and unemployment also affects upper-middle classes
Ciudad Juárez (Agenzia Fides) - Poverty in Ciudad Juárez is a consequence of rampant unemployment and lack of opportunities that allow people to move forward. From a recent survey conducted by religious and activists o ...
7 September 2011
AFRICA/KENYA - The Camillian Task Force in the Horn of Africa to help victims of famine
Rome (Agenzia Fides) - "The Camillian Task Force (CTF), the office of the Order of Ministers of the Sick (Camillians) in charge of natural disasters and/or caused by man, sent a team to Kenya in mid-August to study on th ...
7 September 2011
AMERICA/BRAZIL - "Cry of the Excluded": today the people’s demonstration "for life, for rights"
St. Paul (Agenzia Fides) - Today in most Brazilian states, the 17th edition of the "Cry of the Excluded" is celebrated (Grito de los/as excluidos/as), the people’s demonstration which has the support of the social pas ...
7 September 2011
AFRICA/SOMALIA - The Somali road map has been signed, "caution and hope," on behalf of the Bishop of Djibouti and Apostolic Administrator of Mogadishu
Mogadishu (Agenzia Fides) - "After the signing of the new agreement between the Somali parties I always say 'good, with caution and hope'. This is because there have been at least 15 agreements which were not respected, ...
7 September 2011
ASIA/TAIWAN - Seminar of the National Association Mission: to share Jesus with others, promote the evangelization of the family, welcome vocations
Tai Pei (Agenzia Fides) - Sharing Jesus with others by promoting the evangelization of the family, and welcoming so many vocations is the theme of the seminar organized by the National Association Mission, which took pla ...
7 September 2011
AFRICA/SOUTH SUDAN - President Kiir calls on the Christian communities to operate in favor of national reconciliation
Juba (Agenzia Fides) - The President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, has asked Christian leaders to be more active in the process of national reconciliation. This is what His Exc. Mgr. Paolino Lukudu Loro, Archbisho ...
6 September 2011
ASIA/INDIA - Catholic Church attacked in Kerala: "We are exposed to different extremism", says the Bishop
Quilon (Agenzia Fides) - A Catholic church was attacked and devastated by vandals wearing masks in the diocese of Quilon, in South Kerala (Southern india). This is what His Exc. Mgr. Stanley Roman, Bishop of Quilon tells ...
6 September 2011
OCEANIA/NEW ZEALAND - One year after the first earthquake, the situation is still serious
Christchurch (Agenzia Fides) - Three devastating earthquakes and more than 7 000 aftershocks continue to unsettle many residents in what is known as the "Garden City". September 4, was the first anniversary of the devast ...
6 September 2011
ASIA/CHINA - Formation of the new priests of the 21st century: opening of the Major Seminary school year in Si Chuan
Cheng Du (Agenzia Fides) - The new school year of the Major Seminary in Si Chuan, was inaugurated this morning, Sept. 6, at 8:30 (local time). In line with the spirit that characterizes the life of the Seminar - "Total C ...
6 September 2011
AFRICA/LIBYA - "Violence against Africans saddens me very much, Libya needs them and their work", says Bishop Martinelli
Rome (Agenzia Fides) - "I think Gaddafi is tired of moving all the time, after opposing resistance to show that he is still strong", says His Exc. Mgr. Giovanni Innocenzo Martinelli , Apostolic Vicar of Tripoli to Fides ...
6 September 2011
AFRICA/COTE D'IVOIRE-The economic crisis continues to worsen the situation of IDPs
Duékoué (Agenzia Fides) - "In recent months, insecurity in the country has increased. Occasionally we find weapons in the streets and assaults are frequently carried out with a deadly weapon in the houses and on people ...
6 September 2011
ASIA/PAKISTAN - Kidnapping emergency: Muslims and Christians kidnapped to fund terrorist groups
Karachi (Agenzia Fides) - There is a new, growing business of kidnapping people for extortion, launched by terrorist groups in Pakistan. This is carried out to obtain ransoms and replenish the coffers of terrorist organi ...
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