AFRICA/CONGO DR - Women used as targets in DRC's 20 year-long war
Bukavu (Agenzia Fides) - “Congolese women are tired of conferences on the violence they suffer and they want to get to the root causes of these acts,” says Sister Teresina Caffi, of the Missionaries of Mary, Xaverian ...
ASIA/CHINA - Catholic mainland gearing up for World Mission Sunday
Bao Ding (Agenzia Fides) – In preparation for World Mission Sunday, Sunday, October 24, the Catholic community on mainland China is organizing a myriad of events. According to a statement sent to Fides from “Faith, ...
Catholic Church Statistics 2010
For October, the Month of the Missions, we offer several statistics that present a panoramic view of the missionary Church in the world. ...
AFRICA/UGANDA - Bishop of Arua appointed
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father Benedict XVI, on October 20, 2010, appointed Bishop Sabino Ocan Odoki as Bishop of Arua (Uganda). Until now, he has served as Titular Bishop of Sabrata and Auxiliary of the ...
VATICAN - Pope announces consistory for creation of 24 new Cardinals
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – At the close of the General Audience today, October 20, Pope Benedict XVI has announced a consistory for the creation of 24 new cardinals, who will be elevated to the ranks of the College ...