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20 January 2009
AMERICA/DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - “We need imitators of Christ like Saint Paul, capable of building a new society in which the cultural values are enlightened by the Gospel”: Pastoral Letter from the Bishops in preparation for the launching of the Continental Mission on January 25
Santo Domingo (Agenzia Fides) – The Bishops of the Dominican Republic, like every year, have issued a Pastoral Letter on the Feast of Our Lady of Altagracia, patroness of the country. This year's letter in entitled: ...
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20 January 2009
ASIA/INDIA - “Prayer and action: united Christians are the true peacemakers in Northeast India,” Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil of Guwahati tells Agenzia Fides, during the Week for Christian Unity
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The unity of Christians bears abundant fruits of harmony and peace in the troubled area of Northeast India. This is what Agenzia Fides was told by Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil of Guwah ...
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20 January 2009
AMERICA/UNITED STATES - According to UNICEF, every day 1,500 women die from pregnancy and birth complications; 99% of the mortality rate among mothers is concentrated in sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia
Rome (Agenzia Fides) – In 2005, 536,000 women died of causes linked to pregnancy and birth. Over 99% of these cases were registered in developing countries, the majority of them being in Africa and Asia. On average, 15 ...
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20 January 2009
OCEANIA/AUSTRALIA - “Faith, fun, and love are the keys to success for WYD,” says Archbishop Philip Wilson
Rome (Agenzia Fides) - World Youth Day is successful because it is a profound faith experience within a community of prayer, but also because it allows young people to have fun and to enjoy being alive, ACBC (Australian ...
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19 January 2009
VATICAN - Pope at the Angelus reminds immigrants of the words of the Apostle Paul, “in the Church you are not foreigners or guests, but you are part of the family of God,” and invites them “to accompany with your prayers the efforts of numerous persons of good will who are trying to stop the tragedy,” in the Gaza Strip and mentions that “the ecumenical task is even more urgent today, to give to our society, which is marked by tragic conflicts and lacerating divisions, a sign and an impulse toward reconciliation and peace”
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – On the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Sunday January 18, the Holy Father Benedict XVI made reference to his Message for the occasion during his address prior to the recitation of the ...
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19 January 2009
VATICAN - Benedict XVI tells the Bishops of Iran on their Ad limina visit: “The road before you is long and requires perseverance and patience. The example of God, patient and merciful with His people, will serve you as a model and help you find the space necessary for dialogue.”
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “You are the ordinaries of the Armenian, Chaldean and Latin Churches. Therefore, dear brothers, you represent the richness of unity in the diversity that exists in the bosom of the Cathol ...
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19 January 2009
VATICAN - Pontifical Council “Cor Unum”: Papal aid to Catholics in Gaza and Cardinal Cordes' visit to the Philippines
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Pontifical Council “Cor Unum,” the Dicastery of the Holy See in charge of carrying out the charitable initiatives of the Holy Father, has issued a statement saying that they sent ...
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19 January 2009
VATICAN - The Pope's Message during the Rosary at the 6th World Meeting of Families: “the family is in the heart of God, Creator and Savior. Working for the family means working for a bright and dignified future for humanity and for the building of the Kingdom of God”
Mexico City (Agenzia Fides) - “In light of its essential social function, the family has the right to be recognized in its own identity and to not be confused with other forms of coexistence, as well as the right to co ...
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19 January 2009
AMERICA/MEXICO - 6th World Meeting of Families (5) - Bishops' Meeting with Cardinal Bertone: “the time is ripe for the laity to fully assume its proper vocation in the Church and in society.”
Mexico City (Agenzia Fides) – Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Secretary of State and Pontifical Legate of His Holiness Benedict XVI to the 6th World Meeting of Families (WMF) held a private meeting with the over 80 Bishops ...
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19 January 2009
AMERICA/MEXICO - 6th World Meeting of Families (6) - “Making the family the main teacher of human and Christian values”: Concluding Message from the Theological-Pastoral Congress
Mexico City (Agenzia Fides) – On the final day of conferences for the Theological-Pastoral Congress, which took place during the 6th World Meeting of Families (WMF), there were many activities. The Closing Event of the ...
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19 January 2009
ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - Teaching the faith to small children: a guide for Catholic preschools
Seoul (Agenzia Fides) – Even at the age of preschool, the seed of the Gospel can be planted in the hearts of children, so that it may spread its roots and bloom in the years to come. This is what a new guide being used ...
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19 January 2009
ASIA/PAKISTAN - Girls' school in the North-West Frontier Province closed due to threats from Islamic extremist groups
Peshawar (Agenzia Fides) – Over 170 schools have been attacked and destroyed in two years; over 400 girls schools forced to close their doors due to threats and a climate of terror. Among these are many Catholics schoo ...
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19 January 2009
AFRICA/KENYA - Funeral for Fr. Giuseppe Bertaina, Consolata missionary killed in a Nairobi mugging, to be held on Friday, January 23
Nairobi (Agenzia Fides) – The funeral for Fr. Giuseppe Bertaina, the Consolata missionary killed on January 16 in his office in Langata of the Philosophical Institute of the Consolata Missionaries in Nairobi, the capit ...
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19 January 2009
AFRICA/CONGO DR - The century-old tradition of catechetical training in the Archdiocese of Kananga
Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) – In order to extend their pastoral services to all the inhabitants of the often large territories in their care, African priests and missionaries must rely on assistance from lay catechists, w ...
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19 January 2009
ASIA/HONG KONG - Archbishop Sarah, Secretary of the Missionary Dicastery, tells his experience during his visit to Hong Kong
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – From December 4-8, 2008. Archbishop Robert Sarah, Secretary of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, made a pastoral visit to the Diocese of Hong Kong. It was also the first ...
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