Asia

• 22 January 2009
  ASIA/SRI LANKA - The army takes command of the area and continues its offensive, while the number of refugees living in unstable conditions continues to rise Colombo (Agenzia Fides) – The scenes of the civil war in Sri Lanka are particularly bloody, however the government claims that thanks to the successive victories of the regular army, the conflict is nearing its end, in ...
• 21 January 2009
  ASIA/PHILIPPINES - Reaffirming the commitment for “Life in dialogue,” the road to peace in Mindanao Zamboanga City (Agenzia Fides) – The “Sisilah” (meaning “chain”) Movement for dialogue, working in an area of the South Philippines where Christian and Muslims live in close contact, have launched a worldwide p ...
• 21 January 2009
  ASIA/CAMBODIA - Process soon to be opened for leaders of the “Khmer Rouge” Phnom Penh (Agenzia Fides) – Decisive moments are approaching in the history of Cambodia: the legal process of the leaders of the “Khmer Rouge,” the group led by dictator Pol Pot, that controlled Cambodia from 1976 ...
• 21 January 2009
  ASIA/HONG KONG - The Catholic Church promotes savings and solidarity, excellent virtues in both the Chinese culture and Christian tradition, especially amidst the current international crisis Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) - “Everyone should place an emphasis on savings and solidarity: the traditional virtues that are highly considered by both the Chinese culture and Christianity, especially during this time of ...
• 20 January 2009
  ASIA/INDIA - “Prayer and action: united Christians are the true peacemakers in Northeast India,” Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil of Guwahati tells Agenzia Fides, during the Week for Christian Unity Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The unity of Christians bears abundant fruits of harmony and peace in the troubled area of Northeast India. This is what Agenzia Fides was told by Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil of Guwah ...
• 19 January 2009
  ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - Teaching the faith to small children: a guide for Catholic preschools Seoul (Agenzia Fides) – Even at the age of preschool, the seed of the Gospel can be planted in the hearts of children, so that it may spread its roots and bloom in the years to come. This is what a new guide being used ...
• 19 January 2009
  ASIA/PAKISTAN - Girls' school in the North-West Frontier Province closed due to threats from Islamic extremist groups Peshawar (Agenzia Fides) – Over 170 schools have been attacked and destroyed in two years; over 400 girls schools forced to close their doors due to threats and a climate of terror. Among these are many Catholics schoo ...
• 19 January 2009
  ASIA/HONG KONG - Archbishop Sarah, Secretary of the Missionary Dicastery, tells his experience during his visit to Hong Kong Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – From December 4-8, 2008. Archbishop Robert Sarah, Secretary of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, made a pastoral visit to the Diocese of Hong Kong. It was also the first ...
• 16 January 2009
  ASIA/PHILIPPINES - Kidnappings continue in South Philippines after talks between government and rebels end Zamboanga (Agenzia Fides) – The local community and the Church is troubled at the kidnapping of three Red Cross workers on the island of Jolo. Their names are Eugenio Vagni (Italian), Andreas Notter (Swiss), and Jean L ...
• 16 January 2009
  ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - The laity is of increasing importance in the pastoral life of the Church, study from the Archdiocese of Seoul shows Seoul (Agenzia Fides) – Catholic lay men and women are working hard and are becoming increasingly more active in pastoral activities of the Church. This is what was found in a study done by the Archdiocese of Seoul and ...
• 16 January 2009
  ASIA/CHINA - Superiors of Chinese Congregations visit the earthquake zone; 8 months after the quake, the religious are the only aid workers who continue providing spiritual and material assistance Mian Yang (Agenzia Fides) - “Thank you and keep up the good work! You spread Christ's love, participating in His work of Redemption.” This is what Superior Generals of the 11 Chinese religious congregations of sister ...
• 15 January 2009
  ASIA - “Living the Eucharist in Asia”: next Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences (FABC) to be held in the Philippines Bangkok (Agenzia Fides) – An official statement from FABC offices in Bangkok says that the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences (FABC) will celebrate its 9th Plenary Assembly from August 10-16, 2009 in Manila. The ...
• 15 January 2009
  ASIA/HONG KONG - Bishops and pastoral ministers are concerned for the growth of population and number of Catholics as it demands a proper pastoral response, in logistical terms as well Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) – The parishes of Hong Kong are gathering abundant fruits of evangelization and the number of faithful increases, however the urban development and population growth also require a proper past ...
• 14 January 2009
  ASIA - Youth volunteers in Vietnam and Philippines accompany the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary Rome (Agenzia Fides) – Every year, the Catholic Delegation for Cooperation (CDC) sends out some 200 youth who have decided to carry out volunteer service in a local parish, religious institute, or non-profit organizati ...
• 14 January 2009
  ASIA/PHILIPPINES - A modern-day lesson from Blessed Duns Scotus on respect for human rights Manila (Agenzia Fides) – The Catholic community is called to defend fundamental human rights, in the Philippines and beyond. The lesson of Blessed Duns Scotus is useful in reminding us that “every person is unique, i ...