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11 April 2008
AMERICA/MEXICO - The Mexican Church mourns the death of Cardinal Ahumada: “a man of convictions, of wise and firm decisions, who never hesitated in following the Lord’s call”
Mexico City (Agenzia Fides) - “His Excellency Cardinal Ernesto Corripio Ahumada departed from us physically at 5:30 this morning to enter into the Lord’s presence...after having suffered a long and painful Calvary in ...
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11 April 2008
AMERICA/BRAZIL - Defense of life, critique of political corruption, announcement of the National Catechetical Year, “Guidelines for Evangelization”: among the themes for the General Assembly
Itaci (Agenzia Fides) - The Brazilian Bishops gathered in Itacia for their 46th General Assembly have once again reaffirmed their position in defense of human life from conception until natural death with a “Note in De ...
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10 April 2008
AMERICA/COLOMBIA The Colombian delegation for CAM 3 has a special lay character: “not only does it wish to participate in the Congress, but it also seeks to foster a continuation of missionary commitment within the particular dioceses.”
Bogota (Agenzia Fides) The Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in Colombia
have finally determined the delegation that will attend the upcoming
celebration of the Third Missionary Congress CAM 3 that will take place ...
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10 April 2008
AMERICA/ECUADOR Document on freedom of education, religious freedom,
social justice, respect for life, and marriage and the family presented at
the Constitutive Assembly
Quito (Agenzia Fides) According to a statement sent to Agenzia Fides,
authorities from the Ecuadorian Catholic Bishops’ Conference and leaders of
Corporations, Confederations, and Councils for education met in a
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10 April 2008
AMERICA/ARGENTINA - Bishops join in prayer before the Virgin of Lujan for a national policy “in which every Argentinean understands that he is valued and respected, one that allows our community to enjoy an authentic and peaceful coexistence.”
Lujan (Agenzia Fides) - The Archbishop of Mercedes-Lujan and second Vice-President of the Bishops’ Conference of Argentina, Archbishop Agustin Radrizzani, invoked the Virgin of Lujan during the Mass yesterday in the Ba ...
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9 April 2008
AMERICA/ARGENTINA - Bishops troubled for growing tensions, on pilgrimage to the Shrine to the Virgin of Lujan to pray for the country and to discuss the concerns and hopes of Argentina’s people
Buenos Aires (Agenzia Fides) - The Argentinean Bishops are holding their Plenary Assembly for the Bishops’ Conference, which began on April 7 and will run until April 12. The first day began with an exchange of reflect ...
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9 April 2008
AMERICA/URUGUAY - The Church in Uruguay declares itself a permanent mission
Florida (Agenzia Fides) - The Bishops of Uruguay (the CEU) have issued a statement at the close of their Plenary Assembly (April 2-8) on the themes discussed during the meeting.
The document on Pastoral Guidelines 2008- ...
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9 April 2008
AMERICA/BOLIVIA - Renewed urgent call from Bishops: an openness to dialogue and an illumination of reason in truth is needed for the country to overcome its difficulties
Cochabamba (Agenzia Fides) - “We are extremely worried about the progressive segregation occurring among the various regions, social classes, and ethnic groups, the ideological polarization, the excessive attention giv ...
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8 April 2008
AMERICA/ARGENTINA - Migration, missionary activity, renewal of the Catechesis for Christian Initiation are among discussion topics for the Plenary Assembly
Buenos Aires (Agenzia Fides) - The Bishops of Argentina have begun their 95th Plenary Assembly, taking place April 7-12. The Assembly opened with a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Archbishop of Buenos ...
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8 April 2008
AMERICA/VENEZUELA - Third National Missionary Congress in preparation for the CAM 3, to spread missionary awareness among the baptized; commencement of the National Missionary Project, promoted by the Plenary Council
Caracas (Agenzia Fides) - With the theme, “Venezuela, now is the time to be missionary apostles,” the Third National Missionary Congress (CONAMI) will be held April 9-13. The event is being organized by the Venezuela ...
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8 April 2008
AMERICA/CHILE - Distribution of the “morning after pill” is outlawed in public health centers, after a long court battle: this “reaffirms the Law in recognizing that our justice system protects life.”
Santiago de Chile (Agenzia Fides) - Following a long court battle, the Constitutional Tribunal of Chile has declared as public and official the court settlement that will give way to the declaration of unconstitutionalit ...
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7 April 2008
EUROPE/SPAIN - After three years, the “Misión Joven” will come to a close May 30, with an Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, thanking God for its apostolic fruit
Madrid (Agenzia Fides) - After 3 intense years of the “Misión Joven” (Youth Mission), a closing ceremony will be held in Cerro de los Angeles in Madrid (Spain) on Friday, May 30, with an Act of Consecration to the S ...
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7 April 2008
AMERICA/CHILE - Bishops of Patagonia analyze the problem of migration, defense of the native peoples and land reservations, and the anniversary of the peace treaty between Chile and Argentina
Valdivia (Agenzia Fides) - The Patagonian Bishops of Argentina and Chile met in Valdivia (Chile) April 1-4 for a time of reflection and exchange of experiences on various topics that present a challenge in their pastoral ...
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7 April 2008
AMERICA/MEXICO - Message from the Bishops: “Not all is lost. God has been and will continue to be the Lord of our history and we should seek to once again give Him the importance that He deserves.”
Mexico City (Agenzia Fides) - At the close of their 85th Plenary Assembly, which took place March 31 - April 4, the Mexican Bishops published a Message with the primary objective of transmitting hope to the People of God ...
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4 April 2008
AMERICA/CUBA - International Encounter on the life and work of Fray Bartolomé de las Casas, American missionary and defender of the indigenous peoples
Havana (Agenzia Fides) - In commemoration of the 280th anniversary of the founding of the University of Havana by the Dominican Order, an International Encounter will be held on the meaning of the life and work of Fray B ...
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