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19 January 2006
ASIA/INDIA - Catholic SAR News concerned that February Hindu rally in Gujarat may turn into an anti-Christian campaign
New Delhi (Fides Service) - The news site of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India SAR News has expressed concern that an imminent gathering of Hindu militants in the western state of Gujarat may turn into an anti- ...
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18 January 2006
VATICAN - Cardinal Sepe appoints new Rector of the Pontifical Korean College in Rome
Vatican City (Fides Service) - Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples on 15 January appointed Rev. John Kim Jong-su of the archdiocesan diocese of Seoul. Rector of the Pon ...
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18 January 2006
AFRICA/BURKINA FASO - 50 years since first twinning between a French diocese and an African diocese archdiocese of Lyons in France and archdiocese of Koupéla Burkina Faso exchange official visits
Ouagadougou (Fides Service) - Representatives of 7 parishes of the archdiocese of Lyons in France twinned with 7 parishes in the archdiocese of Koupéla in Burkina Faso, are making a visit to their African twins 17 - 24 ...
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18 January 2006
AFRICA/SUDAN - Delegation of religious men and women will investigate conditions in southern Sudan awaiting returning refugees in view of providing assistance
Khartoum (Fides Service)- A delegation of religious men and women will make a fact finding visit to southern Sudan to investigate the situation in view of assisting returning refugees who fled to escape the civil war whi ...
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18 January 2006
AMERICA/PERU - Vatican II: prospects for 3rd Millennium, International Congress on ecclesial event celebrated 40 years ago
Lima (Fides Service) - Vatican II: prospects for 3rd Millennium is the title of an International Congress to be held 21 and 22 January at the Antonio Raimondi Auditorium in Lima, Peru. The Congress organised by the VE M ...
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18 January 2006
AFRICA/BURKINA FASO - Triple jubilee for archdiocese of Koupela: foundation, anniversary ordination first bishop and twinning with archdiocese of Lyons
Koupela (Fides Service) - The archdiocese of Koupela in Burkina Faso celebrated 21 and 22 January a triple 50th jubilee: foundation, anniversary of the ordination of the first bishop and twinning with the French archdioc ...
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18 January 2006
EUROPE/SPAIN - Spain’s families ever stronger and ready for the future: great expectations for 5th World Meeting of Families: family movements ever more committed
Madrid (Fides Service) - As Spain’s families react vigorously to recent attacks against the institution of the family they are gaining strength and support and are ready to face any challenges in the future according t ...
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18 January 2006
VATICAN - The Pope’s teaching on the first day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: “brothers and sisters let us continue to pray because we know that the holy cause to re-establish unity among Christians is beyond our poor human capabilities and that definitively unity is a gift of God”
Vatican City (Fides Service) - During the General Audience this morning in the Paul VI Hall in the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI spoke about the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity which started today. This “important oppo ...
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18 January 2006
ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - Family and young people, main topics of Korean Bishops first Pastoral Letters and Messages for 2006
Seoul (Fides Service) - For the new year the Catholic Bishops of Korea issued pastoral letters addressed to their respective dioceses to tell the people the themes which will be given special attention in pastoral activi ...
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18 January 2006
ASIA/INDIA - Diocese of Mangalore new Care Centre for cancer patients aims to help every suffering person experience the love of God
Mangalore (Fides Service) - The Catholic Church in India has always been known for its service of the poorest of the poor and caring for the sick. One more example of this commitment is a new Palliative Care Centre for n ...
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18 January 2006
ASIA/CHINA - In view of Lunar New Year priests urge Catholics to thank God for gifts received and to live the festive season in a spirit of Christian solidarity
Beijing (Fides Service) - In view of the most important annual celebrations in China Lunar new year - January 29 of the Solar year - Catholic priests in mainland China have urged the faithful to live the festivities in ...
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18 January 2006
ASIA/PHILIPPINES - Mission among the indigenous mountain peoples in Mindanao
Manila (Fides Service) - The vast island of Mindanao where besides Christians, there are many Muslims and indigenous Lumads, is a land of mission where a few courageous priests, religious and lay people work to spread th ...
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17 January 2006
AMERICA/VENEZUELA - Catholic Bishops appeal to citizens for the good of the nation: It is not enough to complain and criticise ... the only authentic dialogue is that based on truth, humility and respect for others
Caracas (Fides Service) - In a statement addressed to the nation, dated 11 January, and issued at the end of their 80th Plenary Assembly the Catholic Bishops of Venezuela affirm “We will continue to accompany our count ...
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17 January 2006
ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - Message for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: ecumenism is essential mission for the Church and for every individual Christian in daily life
Seoul (Fides Service) - “When two or three are gathered in my name I am there among them“ (Mt 18.20) the Gospel passage chosen for this year’s annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 18 - 25 January is the title ...
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17 January 2006
ASIA/INDIA - “Forming Franciscans for mission and intercultural relations”: Friars Minor International Mission Congress
Cochin (Fides Service) - From 12 to 22 January, 61 representatives of the Order of Friars Minor from various parts of the world are gathered in Kerala for an International Mission Congress. Among those present Minister G ...
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