News

• 1 June 2010
  ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - Courts decide embryos “are not human”; Church protests Seoul (Agenzia Fides) - There is sadness and outrage in the Korean Church after a court in Seoul ruled that frozen human embryos are "not human," thus endorsing such practices as experimentation and destruction of embryo ...
• 1 June 2010
  EUROPE/ITALY - African elected Superior General of Society of Missionaries of Africa for first time Rome (Agenzia Fides) – Father Richard Baawobr, born in Nandom-Lawra, Ghana, was elected Superior General of the Society of Missionaries of Africa at the institute's 27th General Chapter in Rome (see Fides 4/5/2010). Ac ...
• 1 June 2010
  ASIA/HOLY LAND - “We Want Peace in the Holy Land”: Second Youth Pilgrimage in the footsteps of Jesus Rome (Agenzia Fides) – On January 31, more than 1,000 cities around the world joined in prayer for "The International Day of Intercession for Peace in the Holy Land,” accompanied by the encouragement of the Holy Fath ...
• 1 June 2010
  ASIA/CHINA - Marian Month concludes in mainland communities with Confirmations, perpetual vows, priestly ordinations, and pilgrimages Beijing (Agenzia Fides) – Catholic communities on the Chinese mainland have concluded the Marian Month of May in moments of intense spirituality, with the Solemnity of Pentecost and the Feast of the Holy Trinity, with ...
• 1 June 2010
  OCEANIA/AUSTRALIA - Catholic bishops discuss modifications proposed by government coalition for migration policies Sydney (Agenzia Fides) - The Australian Catholic Bishops are questioning the coalition’s proposed policy changes on immigration and say that a return to the Pacific Solution would show a lack of appreciation of the eth ...
• 1 June 2010
  VATICAN - The true meaning and purpose of any genuine missionary journey: to give people the living and personal Gospel, the Lord Jesus Himself Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – "In the Virgin Mary who goes to visit her relative Elizabeth, we recognize the clearest example and the truest meaning of our way as believers and the way of the Church herself. The Churc ...
• 1 June 2010
  AFRICA/MADAGASCAR - “All Malagasy people are committed to finding a solution to the crisis in the country,” Bishops write Antananarivo (Agenzia Fides) – It is up to the Malagasy to find a solution to the political crisis that has for over a year and a half afflicted the country. This is what the Bishops of Madagascar have stated in a past ...
• 1 June 2010
  AFRICA/CONGO DR - Caritas-Développement Congo: 50 years at the service of those most in need Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) – “Caritas-Développement Congo and Partners - 50 years serving the Congolese people: assessment and prospects.” This is the theme of the 3rd Forum of Caritas-Développement Congo under way ...
• 1 June 2010
  AMERICA/CHILE - Regina Coeli Radio's new website, to spread the Word of God on the Internet Los Angeles (Agenzia Fides) – The "new face" of the website for Regina Coeli Radio, which belongs to the Diocese of Santa Maria de Los Angeles, has been launched. The new site has been defined as more simple and modern ...
• 1 June 2010
  AFRICA - 10 African nations among poorest in medical attention: in Chad, less than one doctor for every 20,000 people Nairobi (Agenzia Fides) - Shortages of medical staff have been identified as one of the major impediments to achieving the health-related UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). A recently published list shows 10 African ...
• 31 May 2010
  AFRICA/CONGO DR - Bishop of Doruma-Dungu tells Fides: American plan to stop LRA is good news Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) - "This is good news and I hope that the United States will commit themselves personally to stopping attacks against civilians." These were the remarks of Bishop Richard Domba Mady, Bishop of Dor ...
• 31 May 2010
  VATICAN - “Father Ricci is a singular case of successful synthesis of the Gospel and dialogue with the culture of the people to whom it is preached.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – "Father Ricci is a singular case of successful synthesis of the Gospel and dialogue with the culture of the people to whom it is preached, an example of prudent balance between doctrinal ...
• 31 May 2010
  MISSIONARY INTENTION - The Holy Father's Missionary Intention for June 2010: “That the Churches in Asia, which constitute a 'little flock' among non-Christian populations, may know how to communicate the Gospel and give joyful witness to their adherence to Christ.” Commentary. Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The situation of Catholics in Asia is difficult. They are a minority living surrounded by millions of followers of other religions or people who claim not to profess any religion. From a ...
• 31 May 2010
  EUROPE/POLAND - Jasna Gora Shrine celebrates 8th National Missionary Congress for Children Czestochowa (Agenzia Fides) - "We Announce to the World: God is Love" was the theme of the 8th National Missionary Congress for Children held in Czestochowa, at the National Shrine of the Black Madonna in Jasna Gora, May ...
• 31 May 2010
  ASIA/HONG KONG - Priestly formation and evangelization form a constant part of Holy Spirit Seminary, celebrating 60th anniversary Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) – Priestly formation and evangelization remain commitments for any seminary, but especially for Holy Spirit Seminary, “the heart” of the Diocese of Hong Kong, which celebrates 60 years sin ...