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16 July 2009
AFRICA/SOUTH AFRICA - A Catholic South African, killed for his opposition to witchcraft, could become the country's first saint
Cape Town (Agenzia Fides) – He gave his life to bear witness to the truth, working against the false beliefs, and this is why his cause for beatification is now underway. His name is Servant of God Benedict Daswa, whos ...
16 July 2009
ASIA/CHINA - More intense spiritual life, continual formation, and priestly ordinations mark the beginning of the Year for Priests in the “Pauline Spirit”
Beijing (Agenzia Fides) – According to reports sent to Agenzia Fides, various Catholic communities on mainland China are celebrating the beginning of the Year for Priests, in communion with the Holy Father and the Univ ...
16 July 2009
ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - “Mass Media and Mission”: forum of the Bishops' Commission for Social Communications
Seoul (Agenzia Fides) - “Mass Media and Mission: The image of the Catholic Church in the eyes of the media” was the theme of a recent forum promoted in Seoul by the Bishops' Commission for Social Communications, pres ...
16 July 2009
ASIA/NEPAL - “We will not leave Nepal because of the threats we receive. The mission continues,” Pro-Vicar Apostolic tells Fides
Katmandu (Agenzia Fides) - “We are concerned and fear more attacks like that of Assumption Cathedral (see Fides 25/5/2009). But, as Christians, we will not let ourselves be intimidated and we will not leave the country ...
16 July 2009
OCEANIA/TAHITI - Parish of Mahina, dedicated to Saint Paul, celebrates its 160th anniversary and the conclusion of the Year of Saint Paul
Papeete (Agenzia Fides) – On June 27 and 28, Saint Paul's Parish in Mahina (Tahiti) celebrated the feast of their Patron, their 160th anniversary and the conclusion of the Year of St. Paul. For the occasion, the childr ...
16 July 2009
AMERICA/VENEZUELA - Bishops affirm “there is no freedom when the media only reports what interests them, concealing facts, evading reporting events, and do not allow access to the public opinion for those who are not allied with them”
Caracas (Agenzia Fides) - “The media should offer an important service, offering information on events in an objective manner; promoting the truth and justice, peace and freedom, solidarity, healthy customs, brotherhoo ...
16 July 2009
AMERICA/BRAZIL - Two seminars to analyze how to improve relations between the Church and the media, enrich communications with themes concerning religion and the Church
Sao Paulo (Agenzia Fides) - “Quality Religious Information: How to meet the demands of consumers” and “Communications in the Church: Methods, Values, and Professionalism,” are the titles of two seminars that the ...
16 July 2009
AMERICA/UNITED STATES - MISSION AND EMIGRATION - “La valigia con lo spago”: Think of the people who cross the desert crawling on their belly...they avoid something that wounds their family and they are willing to die to give them a better life!
AMERICA/UNITED STATES – MISSION AND EMIGRATION - “La valigia con lo spago”: Think of the people who cross the desert crawling on their belly...they avoid something that wounds their family and they are willing to d ...
16 July 2009
VATICAN - WORDS OF DOCTRINE : Rev Nicola Bux and Rev Salvatore Vitiello - God chooses what is weak
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “ Being Christian is not the result of an ethical choice or a lofty idea …” (DCE n. 1); moral outcome, although important, cannot be the only measure of truth. Since the Church is inh ...
16 July 2009
AMERICA/CUBA - Friday funeral for priest killed in Havana, whose body has been returned to his homeland for burial
Havana (Agenzia Fides) – The body of Spanish priest Mariano Arroyo, killed in the early morning hours this past Monday, was delivered yesterday to the Catholic Church, as preparations are made for a funeral service in ...
15 July 2009
ASIA/SRI LANKA - Salesians' rehabilitation effort with former child soldiers, after the tragic years of war
Mannar (Agenzia Fides) – The civil war in Sri Lanka has left behind deep marks and wounds in the lives of the children there, especially as a result of the sad reality of child soldiers who were often kidnapped and use ...
15 July 2009
AFRICA/KENYA - CISA Catholic news agency makes an appeal for support
Nairobi (Agenzia Fides) – The Catholic Information Service for Africa (CISA) has launched a campaign to raise 13,000 dollars. “Make a donation to support our news service from Africa and for Africa,” says a message ...
15 July 2009
AFRICA/CONGO DR - Bishops make commitment to promote process of decentralization of the State, invoking principles of subsidiarity and solidarity
Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) – The National Bishops' Conference of Congo (CENCO) and the Minister of Decentralization and Regional Planning signed a memorandum yesterday, July 14, 2009, in agreement on a national awareness ...
15 July 2009
EUROPE/ITALY - Italian Salesians launch sports program in response to educational emergency
Rome (Agenzia Fides) – The Salesians in Italy continue to sponsor sports programs and thus have launched a new national association entitled “CNOS Sport.” On July 13, the Superiors of the 6 Italian Provinces signed ...
15 July 2009
ASIA/CHINA - Summer pastoral activities underway in various Catholic communities
Beijing (Agenzia Fides) – As is the case every year, the various Catholic communities on mainland China are now carrying out their Summer pastoral activities for Catholic and non-Catholic youth, offering Christian, hum ...
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