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Europe/Italy - Much is said about human dignity, but today's culture has a very narrow vision of the human person and human dignity Asia/Korea - Seoul diocese opens Synod: laity have great responsibility in the future of the Church Asia/Vietnam - Gospel in Braille produced by the blind with the help of IT students Vatican - Decree from the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith confirms excommunication of a group of women "ordained priests" by a schismatic bishop in June 2002 Africa/Ivory Coast - Protests against new government continue 30/01/2003 Vatican - We must protect the dignity of the human person, the most precious value in the world Oceania/Papua New Guinea - Catholic Church holds National Assembly on: unity and individualism; witchcraft and superstition; youth and the family; urgency of new evangelisation; respect for basic human rights; formation of priests; more involvement of people in church life. Philippines - President of Bishops' Conference and all Bishops endorse warning issued by Pope John Paul II: "War is not always inevitable. It is always a defeat for humanity". Asia/India - Arrest of suspects accused of murder of Hindu woman social worker: Catholic Justice and Peace Commission works for harmony and rights. Africa/Algeria - Judaism, Christianity and Islam Asia/China - Lunar New Year-Christian thanksgiving and brotherhood Africa/Ivory Coast - Tension high: agreement protesters attack foreign homes; French citizens ready for evacuation Africa/Sudan - Italian Peace Campaign association makes fact finding visit Africa/Democratic Congo "Cannibalism is inhuman, repugnant" says Bishop Sikuli Paluku of Butembo-Beni CEP Appointments - Europe/Hungary - New National Director of Pontifical Mission Societies, Rev. Alexander Rostas Europe/Italy - Assisi hosts seminar on Human Life: politicians, researchers, of various religious beliefs say no to marketing of human life 29/01/2003 Asia/Pakistan - No Nuclear Weapons say Christians and Muslims in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh Africa/Democratic Congo - Parish marks centenary, ordination of 14 deacons, despite war Church looks to the future South America/Mexico - "One of our main commitments to multiply the users of e-mail where there are neither libraries or material for evangelisation and to generate services which do not require the Web because they use simpler systems so that the most disadvantaged receive texts for pastoral care and have access to the same sources as those who have advanced technology and resources". Acta of the Holy See: Ethiopia - Meki (Eparchy of Adigrat) - Rev. Abraha Desta appointed Vicar Apostolic / Indonesia - Samarinda new Ecclesiastical Province, first Archbishop Florentinus Sului Hajang Hau / Sri Lanka - Ratnapura - Rev. Harold Anthony Perera appointed Bishop 28/01/2003 Africa/Lest we forget Hunger in Africa Vatican/Brazil - Nourished by the Eucharist, Christians go out to the world on mission Africa/Ivory Coast - "We are on the right road for peace" says representative of S. Egidio Community present at peace talks in France Asia/Vietnam - Catholic training schools help hundreds of girls to find a job Asia/Taiwan - Asia's highest divorce rate 39.5 percent, Catholic church helps to stem the flood Europe/Italy - The European Union must recognise and guarantee the identity and organisation and freedom of Churches of Europe says Archbishop Martin of Justice and Peace Europe/Italy - Remembering the Holocaust: "A people that forgets will make the same mistakes it has forgotten" Vatican - Poetry for Peace - rules for the new section on Fides Service web site 27/01/2003 Vatican - Pope says at Angelus: the family plays major role in evangelisation Vatican - Pope on live TV link with families in Manila "Make the Gospel the guiding principle of your families, and make your families a page of the Gospel written for our time!" Asia/Philippines - The Christian family and the Church's mission of evangelisation Vatican - The theme of peace remains as urgent as ever…and it represents a challenge and a commitment for the ecumenical movement. Asia/Vietnam - Catholic activity in social services much appreciated Africa/Burundi - Bishops approve peace agreement but two essential elements are still missing truth and trust Africa/Ivory Coast - Peace agreement in Paris: President Gbagbo supporters take to streets in protest Europe/Spain - Tragic situation of children calls for priority attention: Missionary Childhood Day in Spain 25/01/2003 Vatican - Papal Message for 37th World Day of Communications "The Communications Media at the Service of Authentic Peace in the Light of Pacem In Terris" Vatican - World Day of solidarity with leprosy sufferers: Catholic Church's commitment to assisting leprosy sufferers Africa/Ivory Coast - President Gbagbo remains in power until elections Africa/Ivory Coast - Missionaries bear courageous witness to God's love for all people Asia/Malaysia - Bishops of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei oppose war against Iraq Europe/Italy - Mondo e Missione magazine has brand new look Acta of the Holy See - Africa/Mozambique - Lichinga - Bishop Gonzaga Fereira da Silva resigns / Asia/Myanmar - Pathein - new auxiliary appointed Rev. John Hsane Hgyi / Africa/Niger - Niamey - Bishop Guy Romano C.SS.R., resigns / Africa/Niger - Niamey - Bishop Michel Christian Cartateguy appointed 24/01/2003 Asia/Philippines - 4th World Day for Families - See special Fides web page Asia/Holy Land - Christians in the Holy Land, suffering deprivation, unemployment and dwindling numbers because of war, also risk losing Catholic schools which may be forced to close. Fides Service spoke with Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, His Beatitude Michel Sabbah America/Mexico - Twenty nine killed in violent earthquake, Church rallies to provide aid, Pope sends telegramme of codolence America/Mexico - A terrible disaster but, thank God, not as bad as we first feared Asia/Philippines - "Word of God Strengthens Family Values": Bible Week and World Family Meeting in Manila Asia/Bangladesh - "I will share Christ's love helping the poor and working for inter-religious dialogue, particularly between Christians and Muslims": first Korean-born Nuncio will represent the Pope in Bangladesh Africa/Europe - Europe has commitments towards Africa Europe/Italy - Peace initiatives all over: fruit of International Meeting for Peace in Assisi 24 January 2002 Europe/Italy - Web-site helps teachers and pupils for integration of foreign students 23/01/2003 Vatican - "All Christians are called to work tirelessly for the full unity" Pope's Wednesday Audience Vatican - Papal Message for 160th anniversary of Missionary Childhood now available in different languages Vatican - Cardinal of Pontifical Council for Family, says family is future of mankind, no "social Darwinism" Africa/Ivory Coast - Has the country reached a dead end? Africa/Democratic Congo- International Community re-launches peace process in Ituri Africa/Democratic Congo- Mambasa is a ghost city with 300 people, Africa/Ivory Coast - Missionaries return to northern areas under rebel control, while fighting continues in the west Asia/South Korea - Church intends to focus on care for foreign immigrant workers Europe/Italy - 26 January is the 50th World Day in Aid of Leprosy Sufferers Europe/Italy - Award to young women journalist for her stories of courage and hope collected in Africa and told with simplicity in Mondo e Missione 22/01/2003 Africa/Mozambique - Floods in the north, drought in the south, country on its last legs Africa/ War, hunger, disease, persecution…and what about the death penalty? Africa/Ivory Coast - Capuchins in rebel territory are not hostages Asia/Hong Kong - Catholic pensioners, a precious resource for the Church Asia/South Korea - What Catholics expect from new President, the Church's role in relations with N. Korea and China: Fides speaks with Bishop John Chang, secretary of Korean Bishops' Conference America/Brazil - Church has 1,556 missionaries working in 89 different countries Europe/Ireland - English-speaking Missionaries planning home or sabbatical leave? Irish Missionary Union provides updated information 21/01/2003 Europe/Scotland - Interfaith Council calls for effective peace-building coalition Europe/Germany - Ecumenical Chain of Prayer for Peace Europe/Italy - Don Orione centenary of Little Work of Divine Providence Europe/Italy - Lay Franciscan renew commitment to peace with statement "peace in truth" Europe/Italy Caritas, Catholic Action and Pax Christi and Scouts organise prayer and fasting for Friday 24 January Africa/Democratic Congo - The Internet in pastoral work: soon all forty seven dioceses will be connected on-line America/USA - Hunger and War: a suggestion for a solution Asia/China - Missionary from Tyrol loved, lived and died for China: he is remembered with affection 20/01/2003 Vatican - Pope prays for Christian Unity: "May the Lord make communion among Christians grow to fullness in truth and charity" Asia/Pakistan - In Joint letter Pakistan's Christian leaders say no to pre-emptive war on Iraq Europe/England - Christians together for peace, "a great Body crying out to governments: "No to violence, no terrorism no war" Asia/Indonesia - Bishop of West Timor urges Catholic to avoid "get-rich-quick" schemes Europe/Russia - "Forgiveness is a duty of Christians, but it cannot blurr justice and truth" Europe/Spain -"Sharing the fruits of peace" - Missionary Childhood Day 17/01/2003 Asia/Singapore Catholic Lawyers vow to implement Christian values Africa/ Lest we forget: Fides Service Map of food emergency situation continent country by country. Number 1 Ethiopia and Eritrea (Part Two) Africa/Zambia -AIDS fundamentally a behaviour problem: morals not false moralism build a nation America/Cuba - Diocesan Family Meeting in communion with world event in Manila Europe/Italy - Women render society more human Vatican - Guidelines for Catholics in political life - Saint Thomas More, model and patron for statesmen and politicians. Vatican - Archbishop of Vatican Justice and Peace Commission denounces "dishonest use of religion" and encourages inter-religious peace initiative Africa/Central African Republic - Blocked missionaries reach safety in Chad. Three opt to remain at mission post Europe/Italy - All of us must be involved in building peace, Christians, Jews, Arabs, the powerful and the little ones of the earth 16/01/2003 Vatican - Pray constantly each day, from daybreak to the watches of the night Europe/Germany - Father of Aid the Church in Need organisation, ninety years old tomorrow Vatican - 160 years ago Catholic children's prayers and charity helped children in China, today they help children all over the world Africa/ Lest we forget: Fides Service Map of food emergency situation continent country by country. Asia/Philippines - Bishops says national unity government must aim for common good Europe/Germany - PMS Germany opens Portal for universality of mission looking towards the future Europe/Italy - Blind Indian Dancers of the Light show that the disabled have much to give Asia/South Korea - Catholic education and its generous contribution to the country Europe/Italy - Schools as workshops for social harmony 15/01/2003 Vatican - Pope tells Diplomats "No to death, to war. Yes to life, to peace" "War can never be consider a means to use to settle disputes between nations" Europe Russia - Catholic Archbishop Kondrusiewicz of Mother of God Diocese, Moscow: "we are grateful to the Pope for his love for our little flock, in difficulty" Europe/Spain -Diplomats of 105 nations to plant symbolic olive tree for peace Europe/Germany - Stern Singers like the apostles are messengers of peace: comment from Germany National Director on Pope John Paul II's message to Missionary Childhood Africa/Rwanda - Government plans to eliminate poverty: special report Europe/Italy - African Opus Dei development project bears fruit 14/01/2003 Europe/Germany - Stern Singers build bridges to unite Christians around the world Asia/India - Chiara Lubich Focolare founder to attend Hindu Youth Meeting America/Brazil - A missionary tells his story Asia/Indonesia - From Java to the Moluccas, from the most remote dioceses in Indonesia's archipelago of 18,000 islands, the Hail Mary with the new Mysteries of the Light rises to heaven. Asia/Turkey - Christians in Antioch today, where Christ's disciples first took his name Africa/Democratic Congo - The end of war may at last be in sight Africa/Ivory Coast - At last rebels in the West sign treaty. Peace talks open tomorrow in Paris Asia/Pakistan - Catholic National Commission for Justice and Peace calls for respect for religious minorities 13/01/2003 Vatican - Holy Father's prayer intentions, Missionary and General 2004 Vatican - The Pope baptises 22 infants on the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus Vatican - "Dear missionary children" - the Pope sends message for 160th anniversary of Missionary Childhood Society Europe/France - Challenges of bio-ethics in Universal Declaration on the Human Genome and Human Rights America/Argentina - Cloning "another holocaust" Catholic Archbishop denounces on television America/Argentina - Prisoners share personal food supplies with hungry children in Piedrabuena Africa/Central African Republic - Mediation of Bishop may lead to peace talks in Paris 10/01/2003 Europe/Scotland - Bishops defend Catholic schools "they are not nurseries and breeding grounds for bigotry". Europe/Gt. Britain - How do I help my children use the Net? A Catholic answer Asia/China - The diocese of Weinan will be guided by a young Bishop, Joseph Tong Asia/Pakistan - Bishops call a Year of initiatives for Peace Africa/Mozambique - Education has a role to help Africans help themselves - Interview with the Rector of the Catholic University of Mozambique America/Argentina - Declaration of Buenos Aires a model for harmony between religions CEP Appointments - Vatican/Papua New Guinea-Solomon Islands - Fr Nicholas De Groot National Director Africa/Egypt - Trinitarian Fathers offer hope to Sudanese refugee children Africa/Senegal - Caritas Senegal assists struggling subsistence farmers Africa/Ivory Coast - Thousands attend inter-religious peace meeting, including President Asia/South Korea - Christians work together for reconciliation with the North America/United States - OMI Theology School offers foreign priests Special Courses in "American customs" 9/01/2003 Vatican - "We celebrate God's covenant and his love for mankind" Pope says at first General Audience of the year Africa/Sierra Leone - War is over and new hope is born: Xaverian missionaries may see a dream come true Africa/Niger - A report in French on Mission in 2002 Africa/Uganda - UNICEF and Italian volunteers to the rescue of child soldiers Africa/Central African Republic - Head of Bishops' Conference called to mediate peace Africa/ Central African Republic - While fighting continues, reports by some agencies that Catholic missionaries are in the hands of rebels have been denied. Africa/Democratic Congo - Life in the missions - a missionary tells his story Africa/Hunger in Africa: lest we forget Asia/India - Archbishop of Delhi says love of neighbour and love of enemy are the basis for justice and harmony in society Asia/Indonesia: Tens of thousands of people of different religions rally for Peace in 2003 Asia/Thailand - Scouting is an excellent way for youth to evangelises youth Asia/Holy Land - Bethlehem University Struggles to Complete Semester Asia/Indonesia - Xaverian missionary says: We must not be content with exterior religion; the Gospel must be lived 8/01/2003 Vatican - Saint Teresa and the thirst for souls: a missionary theological profile taken from the Osservatore Romano in Italian Asia/Bangladesh - Caritas emergency winter clothes distribution programme for exceptional cold-wave Asia/South Korea - New president is a convinced Catholic with firm faith in God and Divine Providence Asia/Philippines - Bishops' Justice Peace and Social Action Commission calls for social aid policies and land reforms Asia/Sri Lanka - First Christmas of peace in twenty years Africa/Ivory Coast - Rebels continue to harass civilians including missionaries and missions Africa/Ivory Coast - Religious leaders launch joint message for peace and call all believers to three days of prayer and fasting Europe - Alternative diet from the south of the world Europe/Italy - Brothers and Sisters must "think in IT": it saves time and money and opens new paths 7/01/2003 Vatican - Pope ordains twelve new Bishops for mission duties Vatican - Pope thanks little missionaries of Missionary Childhood Asia/Japan -Ecumenism, Inter-religious Dialogue and Solidarity Asia/Vietnam - Catholic parishioners organise successful Christmas bazaar in aid of the poor Oceania/Solomon Islands - Islanders' miraculously safe and sound after cyclone and ten feet high tidal waves Europe/Spain - Salesians focus on family and brotherhood, immediate and extended, for world peace Europe/Albania - S. Egidio Community marks ten years of service for peace 4/01/2003 Vatican - "Children helping children" the Epiphany: Missionary Childhood marks 160th anniversary Asia/Philippines - Bishops applaud President Arroyo's decision not to run for re-election next year; religious leaders continue painstaking work to promote reconciliation America/Argentina - Christmas and Solidarity, letter from Bishops Africa/Morocco - Archbishop of Rabat issues New Year Message Africa/Democratic Congo - Bishop of Goma says people must learn to love their country Mass-media not for the masses in the third world: Vatican Radio and local Catholic radios in different countries Asia Philippines - Cardinal Vidal speaks about new Catholic TV opened in Cebu Acta of the Holy See - Africa/Kenya - Nyahururu new diocese, first bishop Reverend Father Luigi Paiaro 3/01/2003 Vatican - Pope says "Peace is possible; it is the most precious gift to be invoked from God" Vatican - Italian Missionary Poetry - Fides adds new section to web-site Europe/World - "Peace in every land" march in St Peter's Square and around the world Asia/Bangladesh - In northern Bangladesh Christmas starts in September Asia/Bangladesh - Values not violence to fight delinquency, say missionaries Asia/Holy Land : Bethlehem, January 1, World Day for Peace Africa/Zambia - DSP Sisters prefer to sell Bibles rather than give them away Africa/Ivory Coast - Helping African women help themselves Africa/Kenya - A welcome demonstration of democracy Oceania/Solomon Islands - Christians organise aid for Cyclone victims 2/01/2003 Vatican - For Peace there is no alternative - Editorial OR Vatican - On Line part of Fides Service photo archive: 1,000 free photographs of missionary activity in the 20th century Acta of the Holy See - Africa/Zambia - Chipata diocese, Rev. 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