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2 April 2009
AMERICA/BRAZIL - Plenary Assembly of Bishops on “Priestly Formation: Challenges and Guidelines”
Brasilia (Agenzia Fides) – The National Conference of Catholic Bishops in Brazil (CNBB) will hold a General Assembly in Itaici-Indaiatuba (SP), from 22 April to May 1, 2009. The Assembly will focus on the theme: “Pri ...
2 April 2009
AMERICA/HONDURAS - President of Caritas International asks G-20 leaders not to let the economic crisis lead “wealthy nations to ignore their obligations to help developing nations”
Tegucigalpa (Agenzia Fides) – Cardinal Oscar Andres Rodriguez Maradiaga, Archbishop of Tegucigalpa (Honduras) and President of Caritas International, is calling on G20 leaders, who are meeting in London on 2 April, to ...
1 April 2009
AMERICA/BRAZIL - Third public demonstration pro-life: “ abortion is a radical attack on human life a defeat for medicine”
San Paolo (Agenzia Fides) – On Saturday 28 March, some 5,000 people gathered in Praça dà So, in front of S. Paulo Cathedral, to take part in the 3rd public Demonstration for Life, organised by the Sao Paulo Pro-Life ...
1 April 2009
AMERICA/UNITED STATES - Thousands entering the Catholic Church this Easter, from all across the country
Washington (Agenzia Fides) – According to statistics provided by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, during 2009, nearly 150,000 people will be entering the Catholic Church. This number includes both the ...
31 March 2009
AMERICA/BRAZIL - Bishops indignant for the threats that seek to “silence the Church's voice in the constant battle in defense of life”
Para (Agenzia Fides) – The National Conference of Bishops of Brazil of the northern regions (CNBB N2) publicly denounced the threats that were made to Sister Marie Henriqueta Cavalcante, coordinator of the Justice and ...
31 March 2009
AMERICA/ARGENTINA - Archbishop of La Plata denounces the apostasy campaign in the country as an attempt to uproot the faith from the culture of the people
La Plata (Agenzia Fides) – Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata (Argentina), on the weekly program “Keys for a Better World,” explained his amazement in light of the campaign taking place that uses electronic means ...
31 March 2009
AFRICA/KENYA - Human Rights Watch denounces abuses and violence against Somali refugees in Kenya
Nairobi (Agenzia Fides) – A report from the humanitarian organization Human Rights Watch (HRW) denounces the abuse and violence being used by police against Somali refugees living in Kenya.
There are over 250,000 Soma ...
30 March 2009
AMERICA/ECUADOR - Diocese of Loja drafts its Missionary Project 2009, for a missionary church par excellence, in “permanent missionary status”
Loja (Agenzia Fides) – The Diocese of Loja, located in southern Ecuador, has drafted its “Missionary Project 2009,” under the guidance of the Diocesan Offices of the Pontifical Mission Societies led by Fr. Wilson C ...
30 March 2009
AMERICA/PERU - “The Church lifts her voice once more to proclaim: You shall not kill,” says Bishop of Ayaviri on the “Day of the Unborn Child” celebrated March 29
Ayaviri (Agenzia Fides) – On Sunday, March 29, the Prelature of Ayaviri celebrated a special Mass for the “Day of the Unborn Child,” presided by Bishop Kay Schmalhausen of Ayaviri, in which he once more brought to ...
27 March 2009
AMERICA/MEXICO - Inauguration of the Shrine for Life “a place for honoring, respecting, defending, and giving thanks for life”
Santiago de Queretaro (Agenzia Fides) – Bishop Mario De Gasperin of Santiago Queretaro, presided a Mass on Wednesday, March 25, Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord and celebration of the “Day of the Unborn Chil ...
27 March 2009
AMERICA/ARGENTINA - Catholic Church playing an active role in the fight against the nation's dengue epidemic; 2,270 cases confirmed.
Buenos Aires (Agenzia Fides) – The Church in Argentina is playing an active role in the fight against the dengue epidemic that has swept across the nation and has infected 2,270 persons already. Through Caritas Argenti ...
27 March 2009
AMERICA/ANTILLES - Third Antilles Youth Assembly, July 9-20, to reaffirm Catholic identity among the youth
Kingston (Agenzia Fides) – The Archdiocese of Kingston (Jamaica) will be hosting the Antilles Youth Assembly, July 9-20, organized by the Antilles Bishops' Conference. 2,000 youth are expected to attend from all over t ...
26 March 2009
AMERICA/NICARAGUA - Over 10,000 people march for life and ask that every kind of abortion may continue being considered a crime
Managua (Agenzia Fides) – Hundreds of Catholic faithful, along with several Nicaraguan Bishops and the Apostolic Nuncio marched through the streets of Esteli (in the north) yesterday, to show their disapproval of abort ...
26 March 2009
AMERICA/ARGENTINA - Bishops call for dialogue to avoid violence
Buenos Aires (Agenzia Fides) – The Bishops of Argentina have issued an appeal for dialogue to avoid a climate of violence, at the close of the Permanent Committee's meeting, which took place March 24-25. In the meeting ...
26 March 2009
AMERICA/COSTA RICA - Solidarity Campaign 2009: “Aid that Tranforms”
San Jose (Agenzia Fides) – With the theme “Aid that Transforms,” Caritas of Costa Rica is carrying out a solidarity campaign this Lent throughout the country, seeking to gather funds in order to continue working ...
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