Asia
13 May 2009
ASIA/PHILIPPINES - Messages and acknowledgment for the 25th anniversary of “Sisilah”
Zamboanga (Agenzia Fides) – 25 years of dialogue towards peace and reconciliation, sowing hope, respect, and harmony amidst a society marked by violence, attacks, and hate...this is the world of the Christian-Islamic d ...
13 May 2009
ASIA/PAKISTAN - Humanitarian crisis of the Swat refugees on the outskirts of Islamabad and Rawalpindi; Fides learns of the alert from the local Church
Islamabad (Agenzia Fides) – The exodus of refugees from the Swat Valley, where fighting continues to take place between the Pakistani Army and Taliban forces, has taken its toll on two of Pakistans largest cities locat ...
13 May 2009
ASIA/CHINA - 3,000 faithful attend Marian pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Sheshan for the feast of Our Lady of Fatima
Shi Jia Zhuang (Agenzia Fides) – The feast of Our Lady of Fatima, prayers for Our Lady of China, and Mother's Day were all motives for the Chinese faithful from Shang Hai, Hang Zhou, Su Zhou, Wen Zhou, Ning Bo, and oth ...
12 May 2009
ASIA/MYANMAR - Recent report on Myanmar's children, the first victims of the ongoing internal conflict
Yangon (Agenzia Fides) – The children are the first victims of the civil conflict taking place between members of the national army, led by the military regime that governs the country, and members of guerrilla groups ...
12 May 2009
ASIA/PAKISTAN - Thousands of Christians and Sikh among Swat Valley Refugees
Islamabad (Agenzia Fides) – There are thousands of Christian and Sikh families among the refugees who have had to abandon their homes, lands, businesses, and towns in the Swat Valley to flee the conflict that has broke ...
12 May 2009
ASIA/CHINA - One year anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Si Chuan: one year of Catholics accompanying the victims, international solidarity continues
Rome (Agenzia Fides) – Exactly one year ago, on May 12, 2008, in the southwest region of mainland China, an extremely violent earthquake was felt, causing great human and material losses, with 68,712 deaths and 17,921 ...
11 May 2009
ASIA/PAKISTAN - Refugee crisis in North-West Frontier Province worsens
Islamabad (Agenzia Fides) – The humanitarian crisis in the Swat Valley (see Fides 7/5/2009) is worsening and could lead to a great tragedy. This is what has been observed by international organizations, who in a matter ...
11 May 2009
ASIA/CHINA - Thousands of faithful, led by their 89 year-old Bishop, lead pilgrimage in the rain to the Marian Shrine of Hu Xian, dedicated to Our Lady of China
Shaan Xi (Agenzia Fides) – May 9 is the feast of Our Lady of China, patroness of the Marian shrine located in Hu Xian, in the Province of Shaan Xi. Over 1,500 faithful from the province and others from Chinese dioceses ...
8 May 2009
ASIA/NEPAL - “Nepal is a country experiencing a leadership crisis,” Pro-Vicar Apostolic tells Fides
Kathmandu (Agenzia Fides) - “The country is experiencing a time of uncertainty and tension. However, I do not think there is anyone who would want to return to the dark ages of chaos and crisis. Nepal is experiencing a ...
8 May 2009
ASIA/HONG KONG - Hong Kong Family Movement celebrates 15 years of foundation, committed to the mission in defense of the family
Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) - “If there is love in a family, the Risen Lord is in their midst.” These were the words of Bishop John Tong, the new Bishop of the Diocese of Hong Kong, in encouraging 38 families who renew ...
7 May 2009
ASIA/HONG KONG - Catholic Studies Center at Chinese university considers possibility of opening a Doctorate Program in Hong Kong, responding to educational needs of Catholics
Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) – Help the laity who wish to dedicate themselves to qualified formation or studies in Catholicism, solving concrete problems of daily life or domestic management from an economic standpoint: t ...
7 May 2009
ASIA/INDIA - Missionary Congress in Western India: listening and prayer are the basis of the mission and the antidote to violence
Goa (Agenzia Fides) – Relaunching the challenge of formation and mission in Western India, for Christian community that is more alive and aware of the spirit it has...this was the conclusion of the recent Missionary Co ...
6 May 2009
ASIA/LAOS - New Center for the Deaf in Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang (Agenzia Fides) – The Catholic Church continues to offer a significant contribution to the good of society in Laos, especially for the poor and marginalized. One example of this is the Luang Prabang Educa ...
6 May 2009
ASIA/CHINA - Faithful rejoice at the laying of the cornerstone of the new St. Michael's Parish in Cao Jia Du, Diocese of Shanghai
Shanghai (Agenzia Fides) – Bishop Joseph Xing Wen Zhi, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Shanghai, blessed the first stone of the new church of St. Michael's Parish in Cao Jia Du, in the Diocese of Shanghai, on April ...
6 May 2009
ASIA/PAKISTAN - Christian families from Karachi “locked in their own homes” for fear of the Taliban; death penalty for crime of “blasphemy”
Karachi (Agenzia Fides) – There is a fear that Taliban violence will increase, as a result of weakness being shown on the part of the government, police, and civil institutions. The Christian families of the city of Ka ...
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