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18 April 2012
AFRICA/MALI - Prime Minister of the transition has been appointed; the Bishops meet in Bamako concerned about the Christians in the north
Bamako (Agenzia Fides) - An astrophysicist who has worked for Nasa, Cheick Modibo Diarra, is the Prime Minister of the transition of Mali. Diarra was appointed yesterday, April 17, by the ad interim President, Dioncounda ...
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18 April 2012
ASIA/PAKISTAN - The Imam of Lahore: "Christians and Muslims together for dialogue and respect between believers, peace"
Multan (Agenzia Fides) - "Muslims and Christians work together for dialogue and peace in Pakistan. It is important to bring awareness among all believers of Islam concerning respect for other religions. Our Prophet Muham ...
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18 April 2012
AFRICA/SOUTH SUDAN - Sudan and Southern Sudan mobilize the population, "Only an international intervention can stop the war" Church sources say
Juba (Agenzia Fides) - "The sound of war between South Sudan and Sudan. One is heading towards a war, unless there is a strong stance by the United Nations Security Council to stop the two contenders," says to Fides a so ...
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18 April 2012
AMERICA/BRAZIL - Bishops close to the Quilombolas people, who claim that the land belongs to them
Brasilia (Agenzia Fides) - "The warranty of land ownership occupied by them for centuries is a constitutional duty and an ethical-moral commitment": this is how the President of the National Conference of Brazilian Bisho ...
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18 April 2012
AMERICA/MEXICO - XI National Congress of the Youth: "Youth Mission, announces Christ everywhere"
Mexico City (Agenzia Fides) - The XI National Congress of the Youth in Mexico will be celebrated in July, organized by the Episcopal Commission for the Prophetic Pastoral Care in the Mission, by the National Directorate ...
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18 April 2012
AMERICA/PARAGUAY - Emergency for the worst flooding in 15 years in the region of El Chaco
Asunción (Agenzia Fides) - At least 40 000 people have suffered serious damage due to the flooding which recently struck the western region of El Chaco, in Paraguay. According to data on behalf of the Secretariat for Na ...
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17 April 2012
AMERICA/EL SALVADOR-The occupants leave the Cathedral of San Salvador, a commission studies their requests
San Salvador (Agenzia Fides) - At last, the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador has been given back to the local Church. Yesterday the protesters who for more than three months, since 11 January 2012 (see Fides 16/01/ ...
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17 April 2012
ASIA/TAIWAN - Confucians, Taoists and Buddhists participate in activities sponsored by the PMS in Taiwan
Taipei (Agenzia Fides) – Within the context regarding the weekend of spirituality and formation of the parish missionary animators, which this year took place in January in the Diocese of HsinChu and was attended by ab ...
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17 April 2012
ASIA/CHINA - Academic exchange in Si Chuan between the Major Seminary and the Institute for Religious Research at the State University
Cheng Du (Agenzia Fides) - An academic exchange between the Major Seminary of the Province of Si Chuan and the Institute for Religious Research at the State University of Si Chuan was held on April 12 at the headquarters ...
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17 April 2012
ASIA/EAST TIMOR- New president elected: the challenges are education and development
Dili (Agenzia Fides) - The Republic of East Timor, the youngest nation in Asia, has its new president: Taur Matan Ruak, former guerilla leader who, according to the Election Commission data, has already received more tha ...
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17 April 2012
ASIA/INDIA-Civil Society and the Church in Orissa: after the release of the hostages, it is necessary to focus on the tribal people and dalit
Bhubaneswar (Agenzia Fides) - There is relief but also concern in civil society and the Church in Orissa: the release of the Italian hostage Paolo Bosusco, released by the Maoists in Kandhamal district, after that of Cla ...
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17 April 2012
AFRICA/SOUTH SUDAN - Sudanese Parliament declares: "South Sudan is our enemy," while bombing continues
Juba (Agenzia Fides) - The tension between Sudan and South Sudan, whose troops continue to occupy the area of Heglig, claimed by both countries, remains high. A spokesman of South Sudanese army (SPLA) announced that on A ...
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17 April 2012
AMERICA/ECUADOR - Year of Faith and Permanent Mission, the main themes of the Episcopate Assembly
Quito (Agenzia Fides) – The CXXXI Plenary Assembly of Bishops of Ecuador is still in progress, this time the main themes are the Year of Faith and the Permanent Mission of the Church in Ecuador. The meeting began yeste ...
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17 April 2012
AFRICA/MALI - In a few hours the appointment of the Premier of the transition
Bamako (Agenzia Fides) - "We are waiting for the appointment of the Prime Minister from one moment ot another," says Fr. Edmond Dembele, Secretary of the Episcopal Conference of Mali. In Ouagadougou (capital of Burkina ...
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17 April 2012
ASIA/TURKEY - The Churches: may the new Constitution be "like a mother who embraces all her children"
Istanbul (Agenzia Fides) – May the Constitution be "like a mother who embraces all her children": this is the desire of the Christian communities in Turkey, invited by the Parliamentary Commission in charge of drafting ...
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