News

• 14 July 2009
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI in Valle d'Aosta for a period of rest Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – Since yesterday, Benedict XVI has been in the region of Valle d'Aosta, in the residence of Les Combes di Introd, where he will remain until Wednesday, July 29, for a time of rest, as he a ...
• 13 July 2009
  AFRICA/CONGO DR - Congolese Bishops declare a Jubilee Year for healing the evils of the country and “with God and in justice, building a united and prosperous Congo” Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) - “A year of grace for our country, a year of renewal and joy, a year of reconciliation with God, to end the practices of corruption and banality that are destroying the nation and with God and ...
• 13 July 2009
  AFRICA/CAMEROON - Over 20,000 people join in a march against abortion promoted by Cardinal Tumi Douala (Agenzia Fides) – Over 20,000 people have taken part in the march against the legalization of abortion, led by Cardinal Christian Tumi, Archbishop of Douala. The march took place in the southern Cameroon city on ...
• 13 July 2009
  ASIA/PHILIPPINES - Red Cross volunteer Eugenio Vagni set free, South Philippines rejoices Zamboanga (Agenzia Fides) – The civil community of South Philippines, the world of the NGOs, the Catholic Church, and all those working for peace in the area rejoiced at the news of the freeing of Eugenio Vagni, the Re ...
• 13 July 2009
  ASIA/IRAQ - Bombing of Christian Churches: terror for Christians in Baghdad, curfew in Mosul Baghdad (Agenzia Fides) – Fear has returned among the Christians of Baghdad. After a time in which hopes had risen for normalization of the social life of the nation, another series of attacks has taken place on nine c ...
• 13 July 2009
  AMERICA/VENEZUELA - Bishops denounce the “accelerated arbitrary and unilateral imposition of the draft bill of socialism of the 21 Century, which disrespects the will of the people” Caracas (Agenzia Fides) - “During this Assembly, we have prayed, exchanged thoughts, and reflected in depth, aware of the fact that the situation in Latin America and Venezuela is very serious. We reaffirm what we have ...
• 13 July 2009
  AMERICA/BOLIVIA - A-H1N1: a growing emergency; Church calls for preventative measures to avoid the swine flu Santa Cruz (Agenzia Fides) – The Archdiocese of Santa Cruz (Bolivia) has canceled all their Masses, except for on Sundays and, in a statement, has asked the people to heed health security measures being promoted by the ...
• 13 July 2009
  AMERICA/COLOMBIA - Bishops' Statement: “Life, and above all human life, cannot be fully understood unless we become aware of that fact that its origin, its development, and its aim are all found in God, the only Lord.” Bogota (Agenzia Fides) – At the close of the 87th Plenary Assembly of the Colombian Bishops' Conference (July 6 – 11 in Bogota) the Bishops published a brief final statement, affirming that they will soon publish the ...
• 13 July 2009
  ASIA/TAIWAN - Fr. Alberto Papa bids farewell to indigenous faithful of the Diocese of Hsin Chu after 46 years of service; presented as the “model priest and missionary” Tao Yuan (Agenzia Fides) – A display on the missionary life of the “Treasure of the Country of Fu Xing,” the thanksgiving celebration, and the farewell ceremony in the presence of the Bishop of the Diocese of Hsin ...
• 13 July 2009
  AFRICA/LIBERIA - Coadjutor of Monrovia appointed Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Holy Father Benedict XVI, on July 11, 2009, appointed Bishop Lewis Zeigler, until now Bishop of Gbarnga, as Coadjutor Archbishop of Monrovia (Liberia). (SL) (Agenzia Fides 13/7/2009) ...
• 13 July 2009
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI tells European university students: “Your missionary work in the university setting consists in bearing witness to the personal encounter you have had with Jesus Christ, the Truth that lights the path of every man.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “Your missionary work in the university setting consists in bearing witness to the personal encounter you have had with Jesus Christ, the Truth that lights the path of every man. From tha ...
• 13 July 2009
  VATICAN - “The solutions to the current problems of humanity cannot be merely technical, but must take account of all the needs of the person, who is endowed with soul and body, and must thus take the Creator, God, into consideration,” the Pope says at the Angelus; appeal for Honduras Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – Prior to the recitation of the Angelus with faithful gathered in Saint Peter's Square, on Sunday, July 12, the Holy Father Benedict XVI focused his address on the recent G8 Summit and on ...
• 10 July 2009
  ASIA/KOREA - Appointment of Coadjutor Bishop of Kwangju Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, on 10 July 2009, appointed as Coadjutor Archbishop of Kwangju (Korea) Bishop Hyginus Kim Hee-joong, until now titular Bishop of Corniculana and auxiliary ...
• 10 July 2009
  AMERICA/PANAMA - Combat violence, impunity and deteriorating education system, improve governance and protect native peoples: some of the Bishops requests Panama City (Agenzia Fides) – The Catholic Bishops Conference of Panama issued a statement at the end of his 187th plenary assembly, held 6 -10 July and attended for the first time by the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop A ...
• 10 July 2009
  AMERICA/COLOMBIA - Bishops launch Continental Mission during plenary assembly focused on the theme of Life Bogotà (Agenzia Fides) – From 6 - 11 July in Bogotà the Catholic Bishops of Colombia are meeting for their 87th plenary assembly focused on the theme of Life. Participants include about 90 bishops and archbishops rep ...