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  13 May 2026
  AFRICA/NIGERIA - After being kidnapped in February: Father Nathaniel Asuwaye is free Abuja (Fides News Agency) – Father Nathaniel Asuwaye, who was kidnapped on February 7, 2026, has been released (see Fides, 8/2/2026). The Diocese of Kafanchan informed the faithful of this in a statement on May 12: “ ...
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  13 May 2026
  ASIA/CAMBODIA - Apostolic Prefect Figaredo: “To overcome the stalemate in the conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, everyone must do their part” Battambang (Fides News Agency) – “We must not give in to indifference or hatred. It is necessary to explore peaceful solutions to resolve the conflict on the border with Thailand and try to restore full harmony and s ...
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  12 May 2026
  OCEANIA/AUSTRALIA - Cardinal Bo to the Pontifical Mission Societies: "Your collaboration with us is not just charity, it is communion" Sydney (Fides News Agency) – Not just charity, but communion. This is how Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, Archbishop of Yangon, defined the commitment of the National Direction of the Pontifical Mission Societies in Austral ...
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  12 May 2026
  AFRICA/MOZAMBIQUE - Violence and attacks continue in Cabo Delgado province: Bishop of Quelimane calls for prayer Quelimane (Fides News Agency) – The Islamist insurgency (ISM) continues in Cabo Delgado province. Recent attacks in districts such as Nangade, Mocímboa da Praia, and in the southern areas have targeted civilians, sold ...
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  12 May 2026
  ASIA/CHINA - New Church in the Diocese of Wenzhou dedicated to Saint Thérèse of Lisieux Wenzhou (Fides News Agency) – The consecration and opening of a new church dedicated to Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, Patron Saint of missions, marks a new beginning for the faith and commitment of the Catholic community ...
• 12 May 2026
  AFRICA/GHANA - Elevation to diocese of the apostolic vicariate of Donkorkrom, Ghana, and appointment of first bishop Vatican City (Fides News Agency) - The Holy Father has elevated the apostolic vicariate of Donkorkrom, Ghana, to a diocese, with the same name and territorial configuration, making it a suffragan of the metropolitan see ...
• 12 May 2026
  AMERICA/COLOMBIA - Appointment of vicar apostolic of Tierradento Vatican City (Fides News Agency) - The Holy Father has appointed the Reverend Homero Marín Arboleda, C.M., until now parish priest of Saint Anthony of Padua on Kiriwina Island and of Blessed John Mazzucconi on Woodlark ...
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  12 May 2026
  ASIA/PHILIPPINES - Bishops on the impeachment proceedings against the Vice President: "Truth must come to light and justice must prevail" Manila (Fides News Agency) – The impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte are “a democratic demonstration of accountability” and not “political persecution,” remarked Bishop José Colin Bagaf ...
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  11 May 2026
  On the Eve of Mother's Day: Chinese Catholic Communities Celebrate "Our Lady of China" Beijing (Fides News Agency) – Every year on the second Saturday in May – the day before Mother's Day in the Marian month – the Church in China celebrates a special feast in honor of the "Heavenly Mother of China." ...
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  11 May 2026
  AFRICA/CHAD - Civilians killed in Chadian air strikes against suspected jihadists N'Djamena (Fides News Agency) - Aircraft belonging to the Chadian armed forces attacked Nigerian Boko Haram jihadists on the shores of Lake Chad, resulting in civilian casualties. According to local sources, the bombing ...
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  11 May 2026
  ASIA/INDONESIA - After seventeen years, Camillians return to Bolawolon, the home where it all began Kupang (Fides News Agency) – May 3, 2026, will remain a historic and significant date for the Camillians of Indonesia and the parish community of Bolawolon. In a solemn ceremony, Father Andrea Yobe was officially insta ...
• 11 May 2026
  AFRICA/NAMIBIA - Appointment of vicar apostolic of Rundu Vatican City (Fides News Agency) - The Holy Father has appointed the Reverend Linus Ngenomesho, O.M.I., until now apostolic administrator of the apostolic vicariate of Rundu, Namibia, as vicar apostolic of the same circu ...
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  11 May 2026
  AFRICA/NIGERIA - Over 100 dead, 98,000 displaced, 217 churches destroyed in the diocese of Wukari Abuja (Fides News Agency) – “Since September, over 98,000 people, including 16 priests, have been displaced due to the ongoing violence in the southern part of Taraba State (in northeastern Nigeria), while 217 church ...
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  11 May 2026
  ASIA/INDIA - The National Federation of Churches in India aims to "address the country's most pressing issues together" Bangalore (Fides News Agency) - The National Federation of Churches in India (NFCI) is the new national ecumenical body of Christian churches of all denominations in India. It was established on May 8 during the fourth n ...
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  10 May 2026
  REGINA CAELI - Pope Leo XIV: "It is the love of Jesus that gives birth to love within us" Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - "It is Jesus’ love that begets love within us" and "because God loved us first, we too can love." With these words, Pope Leo XIV, speaking to the pilgrims and faithful gathered in St. Pet ...