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16 March 2009
EUROPE/ITALY - In St. Paul’s Jubilee of University Students, students and African professors discuss the dialogue between the Gospel and culture, and the prospects for university campus ministry in Africa
Rome (Agenzia Fides) – In St. Paul’s Jubilee of University Students, which took place in Rome March 12-15, at the European University in Rome, an International Forum of Universities was held, entitled “Gospel, cult ...
16 March 2009
VATICAN - Benedict XVI proclaims a “Year for Priests,” upon the 150th anniversary of the death of the saintly Cure of Ars
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – In the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the death of the saintly Cure of Ars, St. Jean Marie Vianney, the Holy Father Benedict XVI announced this morning that, there will be a special ...
16 March 2009
VATICAN - Holy Father's Message: “one pastoral priority of our own times is the correct formation of believers' consciences, because in the extent to which the idea of sin is lost, so unfortunately the sense of guilt increases, which it is then sought to eliminate through inadequate palliative remedies.”
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “One pastoral priority of our own times is the correct formation of believers' consciences, because in the extent to which the idea of sin is lost, so unfortunately the sense of guilt inc ...
16 March 2009
EUROPE/SPAIN - Over three hundred scholars and scientists sign a Manifesto against the abortion reform law
Madrid (Agenzia Fides) – Over 300 scientists, professors, and scholars from the various fields of Biomedicine, Humanities, and Social Sciences are defending the absolute value of the right to life and opposing the Gov ...
16 March 2009
AMERICA/COLOMBIA - Latin American Bishops' Conferences reflect on the Continental Mission and the social and political situation
Bogota (Agenzia Fides) – On March 10-12, the city of Bogota (Colombia) hosted an Encounter for Secretary Generals and Delegates from Bishops' Conferences, on the Continental Mission.
The convention organized by Secret ...
16 March 2009
AMERICA/PANAMA - The Day of the Unborn Child, March 25: Archbishop of Panama City calls for prayers for the millions of unborn children and their mothers
Panama City (Agenzia Fides) – Archbishop Jose Dimas Cedeño Delgado of Panama City wrote a letter to all the faithful of the Archdiocese, recalling the fact that in several countries with a strong Catholic tradition, a ...
16 March 2009
ASIA/HONG KONG - Catholic Studies Center at the Chinese University working to promote spiritual formation in 7 Hong Kong schools
Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) – The Catholic Studies Center at the Chinese University of Hong Kong is offering spiritual formation and assistance to 36 religion teachers from 7 schools in the area, not all of them being Ca ...
16 March 2009
AFRICA - The effects of the economic crisis in Africa: objectives reached in past decades now at risk, concern for the high cost in human lives, potential threat to peace and stability
Dar-es-Salaam (Agenzia Fides) - “Although the global economic crisis began in the markets of countries with an advanced economy, it has also had negative consequences on the economies of the developing countries. This ...
16 March 2009
ASIA/PAKISTAN - Political crisis resolved, religious fundamentalism continues
Islamabad (Agenzia Fides) – The political and social crisis that seemed to be seriously affecting the country in recent days has been resolved for the time being. The President of Pakistan, Ali Zardari, decided to rest ...
16 March 2009
ASIA/CAMBODIA - New Pastoral Centre named after Benedict XVI
Phnom Penh (Agenzia Fides) – A new Benedict XVI Pastoral Centre recently opened in Phnom Penh. In the presence of over 130 priests, men and women religious and many lay people, from all over Phnom Penh Vicariate Apost ...
13 March 2009
VATICAN - Benedict XVI addresses representatives of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel: “that Jews and Christians and also Muslims may live in peace and harmony in this Holy Land!”
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “As you know, I am preparing to visit the Holy Land as a pilgrim. My intention is to pray especially for the precious gift of unity and peace both within the region and for the worldwide ...
13 March 2009
ASIA/CHINA - Evangelization is the Lenten theme for the small Catholic community of Gui Lin, who have no parish church or priest, but continue growing in the faith
Gui Lin (Agenzia Fides) – Some 90 Catholics of the tiny village located at 70 km from the city of Gui Lin, in the Autonomous Region of Guang Xi Zhuangzu, in the southern portion of the continent, was able to celebrate ...
13 March 2009
AFRICA/GUINEA BISSAU - The situation in Guinea Bissau, 10 days after the death of the President: Fides offers a missionary's testimony
Bissau (Agenzia Fides) - “The procedures according to the Constitution have been respected and the President of the National Assembly, Raimundo Pereira, is now President ad interim. Today, March 13, Parliament has reop ...
13 March 2009
EUROPE/SPAIN - II Encounter of “World Action Group of Parliament Members and Governors for Life and the Family”
Madrid (Agenzia Fides) – March 26-27, Madrid (Spain) will host the II Encounter of “World Action Group of Parliament Members and Governors for Life and the Family” (“Acción Mundial de Parlamentarios y Gobernante ...
13 March 2009
AMERICA/BRAZIL - Missionary Youth Encounter: to give spirit to the Continental Mission
Taguatinga (Agenzia Fides) – Luzivaldo Espindola Rocha, Missionary Youth Coordinator, informed Fides that the Missionary Youth Encounter was held in the Diocese of Porto Nacional, in the city of Taguatinga on March 6-8 ...
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