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27 March 2009
MISSIONARY INTENTION - The Pope's Missionary Intention for April 2009: “That the Christians who work in areas where the conditions of the poor, the weak and the women and children are most tragic, may be signs of hope, thanks to their courageous testimony to the Gospel of solidarity and love.” Commentary.
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Church's vitality can be measured by her charity, given the saying of Saint Teresa of Jesus: “love is never idle.” Oftentimes, there often conditions of poverty and difficulties t ...
27 March 2009
AMERICA/MEXICO - Inauguration of the Shrine for Life “a place for honoring, respecting, defending, and giving thanks for life”
Santiago de Queretaro (Agenzia Fides) – Bishop Mario De Gasperin of Santiago Queretaro, presided a Mass on Wednesday, March 25, Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord and celebration of the “Day of the Unborn Chil ...
27 March 2009
AMERICA/ARGENTINA - Catholic Church playing an active role in the fight against the nation's dengue epidemic; 2,270 cases confirmed.
Buenos Aires (Agenzia Fides) – The Church in Argentina is playing an active role in the fight against the dengue epidemic that has swept across the nation and has infected 2,270 persons already. Through Caritas Argenti ...
27 March 2009
AMERICA/ANTILLES - Third Antilles Youth Assembly, July 9-20, to reaffirm Catholic identity among the youth
Kingston (Agenzia Fides) – The Archdiocese of Kingston (Jamaica) will be hosting the Antilles Youth Assembly, July 9-20, organized by the Antilles Bishops' Conference. 2,000 youth are expected to attend from all over t ...
27 March 2009
AFRICA/ETHIOPIA - “William Massaia” Ethiopian Museum testifies to the great missionary Bishop's deep appreciation of African culture, art, and language
Rome (Agenzia Fides) – Located in the cell of the Capuchin Convent in Frascati (Rome) in which Cardinal William Massaia spent the last years of his life (1880-1889), the Ethiopian Museum holds many artifacts and docume ...
27 March 2009
EUROPE/ITALY - The work of the Hospitaller Brothers in social-health aid throughout the world
Rome (Agenzia Fides) – The Hospitaller Order of Saint John of God, whose members are known as the “Fatebenefratelli” (“Do-good-brothers”), is present in 51 countries all over the world, with nearly 300 faciliti ...
26 March 2009
VATICAN - WORDS OF DOCTRINE : Rev Nicola Bux and Rev Salvatore Vitiello - The Pope in Africa: why evangelise and how to evangelise.
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The first visit of Benedict XVI to Africa has concluded. The media, besides laying emphasis on opposition to condoms and abortion as means of birth control – could they have done any diff ...
26 March 2009
EUROPE/SPAIN - Franciscans calling all youth from across Europe to join in a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
Rome (Agenzia Fides) – In honor of the 800th anniversary of their foundation, the Franciscan Friars of Europe are calling all youth from the “Old Continent” to Santiago de Compostela (Spain) for the II European Fra ...
26 March 2009
ASIA/CHINA - Intense moments of spiritual preparation and charitable works among Chinese Catholics living Lent in communion with the Pope and the Universal Church
Rome (Agenzia Fides) – According to information released to Agenzia Fides, Catholics in China are living Lent in communion with the Pope and the Universal Church, in intense spiritual preparation and charitable works. ...
26 March 2009
EUROPE/POLAND - Nationwide celebration on March 25, for the “Day for the Sanctity of Life”
Czestochowa (Agenzia Fides) – On March 25, Solemnity of the Annunciation of Our Lord, the Church in Poland celebrated the “Day for the Sanctity of Life,” in defense of human life from conception until natural death ...
26 March 2009
VATICAN - “Pontifical Mission Societies; History - Legislation - Praxis”: March 31 Conference at the Pontifical Urban University
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – “Pontifical Mission Societies; History – Legislation – Praxis” is the theme of the Conference that will be held at the Pontifical Urban University on March 31, from 10:20am to 12: ...
26 March 2009
AMERICA/NICARAGUA - Over 10,000 people march for life and ask that every kind of abortion may continue being considered a crime
Managua (Agenzia Fides) – Hundreds of Catholic faithful, along with several Nicaraguan Bishops and the Apostolic Nuncio marched through the streets of Esteli (in the north) yesterday, to show their disapproval of abort ...
26 March 2009
AMERICA/ARGENTINA - Bishops call for dialogue to avoid violence
Buenos Aires (Agenzia Fides) – The Bishops of Argentina have issued an appeal for dialogue to avoid a climate of violence, at the close of the Permanent Committee's meeting, which took place March 24-25. In the meeting ...
26 March 2009
AMERICA/COSTA RICA - Solidarity Campaign 2009: “Aid that Tranforms”
San Jose (Agenzia Fides) – With the theme “Aid that Transforms,” Caritas of Costa Rica is carrying out a solidarity campaign this Lent throughout the country, seeking to gather funds in order to continue working ...
26 March 2009
ASIA/INDIA - The Church's work in providing medical assistance, in over 5,000 structures, at the service of the poor
New Delhi (Agenzia Fides) – The medical assistance offered by the Catholic Church in India reveals her strong commitment to serving mankind, especially the poor and marginalized. This is what Cardinal Telesphore Toppo, ...
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