America
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5 February 2008
AMERICA/COSTA RICA - The Church in Costa Rica prepares to study working paper and choose delegation to send to Third America Mission Congress CAM3
San José (Agenzia Fides) - The Catholic Church in Costa Rica continues to follow a plan drafted by the Pontifical Mission Societies and the National Mission Council in preparation for the Third America Mission Congress ...
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5 February 2008
AMERICA/CHILE - “We are still outside”: Lenten Campaign in aid of boys and girls living in conditions of poverty and social risk
Santiago (Agenzia Fides) - Ash Wednesday 6 February will mark the beginning of the annual Lenten campaign promoted by the Bishops of Chile in aid of children in need. This year's slogan is “We are still outside”. The ...
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4 February 2008
AMERICA/COLOMBIA - Mobilisation to protest against hostage taking and to call for release of all hostages; the Church calls on Catholic to participate especially with prayers
Bogota (Agenzia Fides) - In Bogota, Colombia, at midday today 4 February thousands are expected to take part in a massive demonstration to protest against the practice of kidnapping and to call for the release of all ho ...
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4 February 2008
AMERICA/BRAZIL - 1st International Pro Life Conference for common effective action to counter proposed laws harmful to the family and human life
Aparecida (Agenzia Fides) - From 6 - 10 February the archdiocese of Aparecida, Brazil, will host the country's 1st International Pro-Life Conference with the goal of intensifying the Catholic activity to counter proposed ...
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4 February 2008
AMERICA/MEXICO - Bishops of southern California launch an appeal in view of growing violence and insecurity: “with our prayers and our activity we can help find a solution”
Tijuana (Agenzia Fides) - “As Bishops of the Catholic Church we are deeply concerned to see an atmosphere of growing violence and insecurity which appears to be ever more acute all over the country, especially in the c ...
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1 February 2008
AMERICA/MEXICO - Peasants mobilise against Free Trade Agreement; Bishops say clauses of exception must be revised and renegotiated
Mexico City (Agenzia Fides) - With the slogan “Sin País no hay maíz” (No country, no maize) tens of thousands of peasants took part yesterday in a demonstration to protest against NAFTA Free Trade Agreement between ...
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31 January 2008
AMERICA/CANADA - Ark of the New Covenant pilgrimage through the dioceses of Canada final lap before arriving in Quebec for the International Eucharistic Congress
Quebec (Agenzia Fides) - From 23 March to 25 May the Ark of the New Covenant will undertake its last pilgrimage before arriving in Quebec for the International Eucharistic Congress to be held 15 to 22 June 2008. From Mid ...
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30 January 2008
AMERICA/BOLIVIA - Bishops of eastern Bolivia discuss urgent challenges to evangelisation and formation for priests
Santa Cruz (Agenzia Fides) - The Bishops of eastern Bolivia, in charge of the Vicariates of Pando, Beni, Reyes, Camiri, Ñuflo di Chávez, the diocese of San Ignacio and the archdiocese of Santa Cruz, are meeting in Sant ...
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29 January 2008
AMERICA/COLOMBIA - Bishops' plenary focuses on the “role of women in the Church and in society”. Archbishop Castro Quiroga: “may women be once again energetic defenders of life, marriage and motherhood”
Bogota (Agenzia Fides) - “The world expects Christian women, made bold by the power of the Holy Spirit, to be courageous apostles and missionary disciples of Jesus Christ; firm defenders of life, marriage and motherhoo ...
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29 January 2008
AMERICA/COLOMBIA - Bishops call the national government and armed groups to be reconciled and to resolve social and armed conflict; national demonstration 4 February
Bogota (Agenzia Fides) - The Catholic Bishops of Colombia gathered in a plenary assembly have urged Colombians to take part in a peaceful national demonstration on 4 February at midday to protest against the practice of ...
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25 January 2008
AMERICA/EL SALVADOR - Bishops' Assembly examines the Great Mission, law on childhood and unchecked exploitation of minerals
San Salvador (Agenzia Fides) - During a recent Assembly the Bishops of El Salvador discussed various aspects of the ecclesial and social situation in the country. In a Message issued at the end of the meeting they list t ...
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25 January 2008
AMERICA/MEXICO - National pilgrimage to Mount Christ the King: 50,000 youths pray for life, family and peace
Monterrey (Agenzia Fides) - Once again this year Mexico's 'Witness and Hope Movement' has organised the national pilgrimage to Mount Christ the King in Silao, Guanajuato on Sunday 26 January. Some 50,000 young people are ...
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24 January 2008
AMERICA/COLOMBIA - “The mission of women in the Church and in Society ” theme of next plenary assembly of the Catholic Bishops of Colombia
Bogota (Agenzia Fides) - “ The mission of women in the Church and in Society” is the theme for the 84th plenary assembly of the Bishops' Conference of Colombia to be held in Bogota from 28 January 28 to February 1. T ...
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24 January 2008
AMERICA/PERU - Chapel for perpetual adoration opened in Lima to make reparation for sins due to abortion and to sustain priests
Lima (Agenzia Fides) -Santa Rosa of Lima parish in the city of Lima has opened a new chapel for Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Special prayers will include reparation for sins due to abortion all over the ...
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23 January 2008
AMERICA/ECUADOR - “Padre Carlos Crespi national communications award” restores human and Christian values in communications
Guayaquil (Agenzia Fides) - On Thursday 24 January the feast of Saint Francis de Sales, Patron saint of journalists, Signis-Ecuador Association of Catholic Communicators will present the national communications award to ...
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