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20 January 2009
VATICAN - Benedict XVI tells Ecumenical Delegation from Finland: “Together, let us thank God for all that has been achieved to date in Catholic-Lutheran relations, and let us pray that the Spirit of truth will guide us towards ever greater unity, in the service of the Gospel.”
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “Dear distinguished Friends from Finland, it is with great joy that I welcome all of you on this annual visit to Rome for the feast of your patron, Saint Henrik...These pilgrimages are an ...
20 January 2009
AFRICA/BURUNDI - Erection of the Diocese of Rutana and appointment of first Bishop
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Holy Father Benedict XVI, on January 17, 2009, erected the new diocese of Rutana (area 2,180, population 378,387, Catholics 168,160, priests 23, religious 30) Burundi, with territory ...
20 January 2009
ASIA/INDIA - Auxiliary Bishops of Delhi appointed
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Holy Father Benedict XVI, on January 17, 2009, appointed Fr. Franco Mulakkal of the clergy of Jullundur, India, treasurer of the Apostolic Union of the Clergy and consultor of the Pon ...
20 January 2009
AMERICA/MEXICO - 6th World Meeting of Families (7) - Closing Mass: “Formation in human and Christian values requires a family founded in a monogamous matrimony and open to life; it requires a united and stable family.”
Mexico City (Agenzia Fides) – The 6th World Meeting of Families ended with a moving Solemn Mass that ended with the live televised message via satellite given by His Holiness Benedict XVI, who also imparted his apostol ...
20 January 2009
AMERICA/UNITED STATES - January 21-22: Prayer Vigil and March for Life
Washington (Agenzia Fides) – As in past years, this January 21-22, thousands of pro-life supporters from all over the United States will gather in the capital city to protest the legalization of abortion in the country ...
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: ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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