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  11 February 2026
  Waste as a new form of colonialism in Africa and Asia by Cosimo Graziani The search for rare earths for energy transition is often regarded as a form of neo-colonialism, and today it is the area in which this phenomenon manifests itself most clearly, especially due to ...
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  11 February 2026
  EUROPE/UKRAINE - Seeds of hope amid freezing temperatures and bombings
  Kiev (Agenzia Fides) - Temperatures ranging from -10 to -20 degrees, lack of electricity, heating and, in some cases, running water. From Borodjanka, near Kiev, Father Luca Bovio, Co ...
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  10 February 2026
  AMERICA/UNITED STATES - Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen is approaching Peoria (Agenzia Fides) – The beatification of the American Archbishop Fulton Sheen is approaching. The announcement that the Cause for the Canonization of the Archbishop may now proceed toward beatification was made ...
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  10 February 2026
  ASIA/THAILAND - Bishop of Surat Thani: “The new government must promote a lasting peace agreement with Cambodia” Bangkok (Agenzia Fides) – “The social situation after the elections seems calm. What Thais expect is governability and stability for the country; this is what the vote reflected,” Msgr. Paul Trairong Multree, Bisho ...
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  10 February 2026
  AMERICA/HAITI - Security, change, aid, and structured elections: the priorities of the population at the mercy of gangs Pourcine Pic Makaya (Agenzia Fides) – The mandate of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT), created in April 2024 following an agreement between the country's main political and social forces and chaired by Laur ...
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  10 February 2026
  AFRICA/NIGERIA - Nine Catholics kidnapped over the weekend in Nigeria Abuja (Agenzia Fides) – Another kidnapping of Christians has occurred in Benue State, north-central Nigeria. On February 6, nine Catholics were forcibly taken away by unidentified assailants. The Diocese of Otukpo issu ...
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  10 February 2026
  ASIA/INDIA - Indian Catholics "rooted in Christ and faithful to the Constitution" call for an end to discrimination and equal rights for Dalits Bangalore (Agenzia Fides) - Christian faithful in India, as "proud citizens" and "authentic disciples" of Christ, contribute to India's growth, harmony, and unity, and cherish the freedom to practice their faith. However ...
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  10 February 2026
  ASIA/CHINA - Pushanghui Catholics restore their parish church with their own hands Zhouzhi (Agenzia Fides) – Expressing grateful faith in the Lord through concrete acts of ecclesial charity. With this spirit and desire, the Catholics of Pushanghui, in the Diocese of Zhouzhi (Shaanxi Province), restor ...
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  9 February 2026
  ASIA/THAILAND - Nationalism influences politics: “Thai Pride” party wins elections Bangkok (Agenzia Fides) – The Bhumjaithai (Thai Pride) party, led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who had called early elections, won the parliamentary elections held on February 8 with more than 30% of the vote ...
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  9 February 2026
  ASIA/SYRIA - Ministry of Justice report on the attack on Mar Elias Church Damascus (Agenzia Fides) – The Syrian Ministry of Justice has published a lengthy statement, supported by video footage and details related to the massacre perpetrated at the Greek Orthodox Church of Mar Elias in Damas ...
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  9 February 2026
  AFRICA/MALAWI - The dioceses of Malawi celebrate the Pontifical Missionary Union and Consecrated Life with a call for unity in Christ Lilongwe (Agenzia Fides) – More than 600 diocesan and religious priests, nearly 1,500 nuns, and over 200 brothers serving in various parts of Malawi participated in celebrations held on February 7 in dioceses throughou ...
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  9 February 2026
  AFRICA/ETHIOPIA - Call from religious leaders and civil society: the people of Tigray call for peace Mekelle (Agenzia Fides) — As the shadow of conflict continues to loom over the Tigray region (see Fides, 2/2/2026), religious and civil society leaders have renewed their plea for an immediate cessation of internal hos ...
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  9 February 2026
  AFRICA/NIGERIA - Appeal from the Bishop of Kontagora: "Mr. President, a military base must be established immediately in the area where the children from the school in Papiri were kidnapped" Abuja (Agenzia Fides) – “Mr. President, this is a desperate appeal to you to put an end to the relentless attacks against the population living in the local administrative areas of Agwara and Borgu, both located in t ...
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  8 February 2026
  AFRICA/NIGERIA - Terror, killings, and kidnappings persist. The Pope appeals to “competent authorities” Kafanchan (Agenzia Fides) – “It is with sorrow and concern that I learned of the recent attacks against various communities in Nigeria leading to a heavy loss of life.” With these words, Pope Leo XIV drew attention ...
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  7 February 2026
  ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - Seoul WYD Organizing Committee: “Full support for the participation of young people from distant lands” Seoul (Agenzia Fides) – “World Youth Day Seoul 2027 will be the first WYD to be held in a country with a non-Christian majority and the second in Asia. “It will offer young people a profound encounter with God, al ...