News
12 February 2011
AFRICA/GUINEA BISSAU - About 2,000 people, mostly HIV-positive, being assisted in Cumura hospital
Cumura (Agenzia Fides) – On the occasion of the World Day for the Sick, celebrated throughout the world on 11 February, the Diocese of Bissau sent Fides some information on its work in Cumura hospital, where 2,000 peop ...
12 February 2011
ASIA/INDIA - Resignation by Archbishop of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar and appointment of his Successor
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father Benedict XVI, on 11 February 2011, accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the Archdiocese of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar (India), presented by Mons. Raphael Cheenath, S. ...
12 February 2011
AFRICA/CONGO - Creation of Diocese of Impfondo and appointment of first Bishop
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father Benedict XVI, on 11 February 2011, elevated the Apostolic Prefect of Likouala (Republic of Congo) to the rank of diocese, with the name of Impfondo and with the same spatial ...
12 February 2011
AFRICA/CONGO - Appointment of Bishop of Owando
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Holy Father Benedict XVI, on 11 February 2011, appointed as Bishop of the Diocese of Owando (Republic of Congo), Father Victor Abagna Mossa, of the clergy of Owando, currently involve ...
12 February 2011
AFRICA/LIBERIA - Resignation by Archbishop of Monrovia and appointment of his Successor
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father Benedict XVI, on 12 February 2011, accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the Archdiocese of Monrovia (Liberia), presented by Mons. Michael Kpakala Francis, in c ...
12 February 2011
ASIA/INDIA - Card. Gracias: “In memory of John Paul II, a message of peace for India today”
Bombay (Agenzia Fides) – The memory, 25 years ago, of the Visit by Pope John Paul II to India was “for Christians and for the entire population, a strong call to respect human dignity and the role of religion in one' ...
12 February 2011
Vatican - Vocations: the Pope calls for increasing “priestly and religious vocations, especially missionary” and to ensure “an equitable distribution of priests around the world”
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “I address a particular word to you, my dear Brother Bishops, to provide continuity and to spread your mission of salvation in Christ. It is important 'to increase priestly and religious ...
12 February 2011
ASIA/BANGLADESH - More severe penalties for those who disfigure women with acid: a phenomenon in decline
Dacca (Agenzia Fides) – Acid attacks that disfigure women are decreasing: the trend is welcomed favourably by the Church and organisations for the protection of human rights. The Government has taken preventive measure ...
12 February 2011
ASIA/CHINA - Organ blessed and inaugurated in the Cathedral of Tian Jin, the largest church in China
Tian Jin (Agenzia Fides) – The organ, which was blessed and inaugurated in the Cathedral of Tian Jin, is the work of well-known Czech factory Rieger-Kloss Organs. Attending the solemn ceremony, which took place on 10 F ...
12 February 2011
AFRICA/SUDAN - Army takes back control of Fangak, scene of serious clashes
Juba (Agenzia Fides) – The Sudanese People's Liberation Army (SPLA, the former guerilla movement that has become the regular armed force of the future State of South Sudan) has once again taken control of the village o ...
10 February 2011
ASIA/PAKISTAN - Young Christian tortured and killed by wealthy Muslim
Lahore (Agenzia Fides) – Imran Masih, a young Christian in Punjab, was tortured and killed by his emplyer, a wealthy Muslim land owner. This is the latest episode of abuse and bullying, ending in the death of a member ...
10 February 2011
ASIA/HONG KONG - Youth laity in Hong Kong depart for three months of missionary experience in Kenya
Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) – With a missionary mandate conferred by Father Kam Po Wai Paul, President of the Commission for Pastoral Youth Ministry in Hong Kong, and by Father Franco Cumbo, Provincial Superior of the Po ...
10 February 2011
AFRICA/MOZAMBIQUE - Houses destroyed, cemeteries and streets flooded: fears for health issues
Chimoio (Agenzia Fides) – Five of the 23 districts of Manica province, in central Mozambique, have been seriously hit by heavy rains. Latest information gathered by Fides says that about 80 houses have been destroyed, ...
10 February 2011
AMERICA/MEXICO - Government protects a priest committed to helping Central American migrants
Oaxaca (Agenzia Fides) – The Mexican Senator, at the request of the Federal Government and the state of Oaxaca, is prepared to act with all necessary measures to safeguard the physical integrity of Father Alejandro Sol ...
10 February 2011
AFRICA/EGYPT - “Numbers rising in the protest movement, expectations for a huge demonstration tomorrow” Fr Verdoscia tells Fides
Cairo (Agenzia Fides) - “Tension is rising and we are awaiting tomorrow's protest, Friday of prayer for Muslims, when it is estimated that there will be a million people in the square,” Fr Luciano Verdoscia, a Combon ...
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