News
12 December 2009
ASIA/HOLY LAND - Christian leaders preparing for Christmas: end occupation to build peace
Jerusalem (Agenzia Fides) - End the occupation of Palestinian territories and the boycott that is strangling the Palestinian economy, to reduce poverty in the population and remove the wall of separation that seals barri ...
12 December 2009
AFRICA/KENYA - More victims of cholera in the northern part of the country
Nairobi (Agenzia Fides) - In the last two weeks, an outbreak of cholera has killed 24 people in northwest Kenya. Between November 23 and December 3, about 193 cases were recorded. The districts most affected are Kaped, L ...
12 December 2009
AMERICA/VENEZUELA - “Scientific development at the service of human life. Proposals for health and assistance policies.” 15th International Science and Life Congress
Caracas (Agenzia Fides) –July 21 to 23, 2010, Caracas will host the XV International Congress of Science and Life, which will address the theme: “Scientific development at the service of human life. Proposals for hea ...
11 December 2009
ASIA/VIETNAM - The Vatican and Vietnam: a cordial encounter between “two families in a global village” - Agenzia Fides interviews Cardinal Pham Minh Man, Archbishop of Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City (Agenzia Fides) - The Pope and the President of Vietnam are like "two fathers in a village," who meet to "ensure concord, peace, truth, and love in the village." The global village of today is the world ...
11 December 2009
ASIA/HONG KONG - Celebrating the anniversaries of priests and religious on feast of Hong Kong's diocesan patron; Bishop Tong encourages prayer and vocational promotion
Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) - Continue prayer and promotion of vocations: this is the appeal being made by Bishop John Tong of Hong Kong, to the entire diocesan community, especially to priests and religious who celebrated ...
11 December 2009
VATICAN - Benedict XVI tells new Ambasador of Cuba: “The principal service that the Church offers Cubans is the proclamation of Jesus Christ and his message of love, forgiveness and reconciliation in the truth.”
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The "decisive leading role" reached by Cuba in the economic and political context of the Caribbean and Latin America, "some signs of a thaw in its relations with the neighboring United Stat ...
11 December 2009
AFRICA/CONGO DR - Another crisis in northwest Congo threatens country's stability
Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) – Has a new war front opened in the Democratic Republic of Congo? This is what the media Congolese and international observers are wondering, while there continue to be uncertain and contradict ...
11 December 2009
AMERICA/BRAZIL - “Stop the corruption!”: the heartfelt appeal of Brazilian Bishops calling for more energetic action and draft bills to stop rampant corruption on all levels
Brasilia (Agenzia Fides) - "Stop the corruption!" is the heartfelt plea expressed by Brazilian Bishops in a letter, a copy of which was sent to Fides. The Bishops from the Council for Pastoral Care (CONSEP), gathered in ...
11 December 2009
AFRICA/ZAMBIA - Pontifical Mission Societies of Zambia remember Archbishop Sheen, 30 years after his passing
Lusaka (Agenzia Fides) - “We offered special mass remembering his great contribution to the Church in Zambia, and many other mission territories,” Fr. Bernard Makadani Zulu, National Director of the Pontifical Missio ...
11 December 2009
ASIA/MYANMAR - “Witness of the laity brings hope to the Church in Myanmar," Apostolic Delegate Archbishop Pennacchio tells Fides
Loikaw (Agenzia Fides) – The commitment of the laity, the testimony of faith and enthusiasm of young people for the mission are a source of "promise and hope for the Church in Myanmar." This is what Fides has learned f ...
11 December 2009
AMERICA/ECUADOR - Conclusion of Third Assembly for Christian Life Movement, present worldwide
Quito (Agenzia Fides) – Archbishop Raul Vela Chiriboga of Quito spoke about the experience of communion and common prayer that marked the 3rd Plenary Assembly of the Christian Life Movement (MVC), which ended with a Ma ...
11 December 2009
EUROPE/SPAIN - Missionary Exposition acknowledges Salesians' work worldwide
Madrid (Agenzia Fides) - On December 9, in Madrid, the Salesian Missions launched their “Missionary Exhibition,” a traveling exhibition aimed at making more widely known the work of the Salesians in the 5 continents ...
11 December 2009
AFRICA/CONGO DR - A deadly epidemic meningitis is hitting the poorest area and people of Kisangani
Kisangani (Agenzia Fides) – A meningitis outbreak has killed more than a dozen students from the same school is spreading throughout the city of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo. The viral form of meningitis C, ...
10 December 2009
AMERICA/UNITED STATES - A bridge of prayer and solidarity between HCA children in the US and 40 children in Nepal, staying at a parish hostel in order to attend school
New York (Agenzia Fides) - According to information sent from Monica Yehle of the US Pontifical Mission Societies National Director's Office, this Advent and Christmas the Holy Childhood Association will be focusing on n ...
10 December 2009
EUROPE/AUSTRIA - Day for Human Rights and “right for mission” “the suppression of the preaching of the faith threatens everyone's freedom, along with peace”
Vienna (Agenzia Fides) - "Even today, all over the world, human rights are being trampled upon. It is often the minorities who suffer most. Particularly dramatic is the situation for millions of Christians. Never before ...
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