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  3 November 2022
  AFRICA/ETHIOPIA - Orderly, regular and coordinated disarmament: peace agreement signed between the warring parties Addis Ababa (Agenzia Fides) - On the night of November 3-4, 2020, hostilities began between the Ethiopian Federal Army and the Tigray militias of the TPLF. Yesterday afternoon, November 2, 2022, after several days of int ...
• 3 November 2022
  ASIA/VIETNAM - Appointment of the Auxiliary Bishop of Thành-Phô-Hô Chí Minh, Hochiminh Ville Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - On November 1, 2022, the Holy Father Francis, appointed Rev. Joseph Bui Cong Trac, of the clergy of Ho Chi Minh Ville, currently Rector of the Major Seminary of Hô Chí Minh Ville, as Auxi ...
• 3 November 2022
  AFRICA/NIGERIA - Appointment of the Bishop of Umuahia Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - On November 1, 2022, the Holy Father appointed His Excellency Msgr. Michael Kalu Ukpong the bishop of Umuahia Diocese, currently titular Bishop of Igilgili and Auxiliary of the same Diocese ...
• 3 November 2022
  ASIA/VIETNAM - Resignation and appointment of the bishop of Thái Bình Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - On October 29, 2022, the Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Thái Bình, Viêt Nam, presented by Bishop Pierre Nguyên Văn Dê, S.D.B. The H ...
• 3 November 2022
  ASIA/INDONESIA - Resignation and appointment of bishop of Jayapura Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - On October 29, 2022, the Holy Father accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Jayapura, Indonesia, presented by Bishop Leo Laba Ladjar, O.F.M. The Holy Father has ...
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  3 November 2022
  ASIA/BAHRAIN - The Pope's journey and the adventure of following Christ in the cradle of Islam by Gianni Valente Manama (Agenzia Fides) – The beginning of Pope Francis' apostolic journey to the Kingdom of Bahrain (3-6 November) also provides a propitious opportunity to recognize the surprising ways with which t ...
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  30 October 2022
  AFRICA/SOMALIA - The Pope prays for the victims of the attack in Mogadishu. Bishop Bertin: unity is necessary to defeat evil Mogadishu (Agenzia Fides) - "These painful days must unite Somalis to recognize who are the friends and the indifferent people in these difficult times. As we mourn, we will show strength and will to overcome our challen ...
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  29 October 2022
  ASIA/MONGOLIA - The essentiality of "whispered" faith Ulan Batoor (Agenzia Fides) - Chamingerel, a 35-year-old Mongolian who currently coordinates the Catholic Pastoral Office of the Apostolic Prefecture of Ulaanbaatar, is an expert in the use of digital technologies and sp ...
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  29 October 2022
  AFRICA/ETHIOPIA - The Church in prayer for the ongoing peace talks Addis Ababa (Agenzia Fides) - After two years of conflict between the Ethiopian government and the separatist militias of the Tigray region, which have claimed the lives of thousands of civilians, representatives of both ...
• 28 October 2022
  AMERICA/BOLIVIA - Appointment of the National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies, Msgr. Bittschi Mayer Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - On September 2, 2022, Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, appointed National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in Bolivia ad interim, His Exc. Msgr. Adolfo Eduardo José Bittsc ...
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  28 October 2022
  EUROPE/ITALY - The canonization process of the Armenian Cardinal Agagianian, Prefect of Propaganda Fide from 1960 to 1970, has begun Rome (Agenzia Fides) - "The little Armenian will one day have a great mission in the Church". Thus Pope Saint Pius X addressed the twelve-year-old Ghazaros Lazarus Agagianian, meeting him during his 1907 visit to the Col ...
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  28 October 2022
  ASIA/PHILIPPINES - Mindanao: “Emmaus College” aims to promote spirituality of dialogue Zamboanga (Agenzia Fides) - "The Emmaus Theological College, built in the city of Zamboanga with specialization in interreligious dialogue, welcomes 40 young students who, inspired by the spirituality of life in dialogue ...
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  28 October 2022
  AFRICA/SOMALIA - Impending famine: Church relief organization calls for immediate action Mogadishu (Agenzia Fides) - "What we are seeing is devastating, people are suffering, children are dying. Hunger is claiming more and more victims. The alarm bells have been ringing for months, but the international comm ...
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  28 October 2022
  AFRICA/BENIN - Insecurity and climate change endanger social peace: bishops express concern Cotonou (Agenzia Fides) - "Thefts, robberies, vandalism are the order of the day. We ask for urgent measures to ensure the safety of our citizens", said the Bishops of Benin at the end of their Plenary Assembly held from ...
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  28 October 2022
  AMERICA/BOLIVIA - Concerns about the increase in violence, the Church always willing to facilitate dialogue Santa Cruz (Agenzia Fides) - "As Pastor of the People of God in Santa Cruz, I express my deep concern at the increase in violence that fuels more violence. It is deplorable to live in a situation of pain and suffering ca ...