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22 February 2008
VATICAN - Benedict XVI addresses new Ambassador of Serbia: “with regard to the current crisis in Kosovo, I call upon all interested parties to act with prudence and moderation, and to seek solutions that favor mutual respect and reconciliation.”
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI received the credential letters of Vladeta Jankovic, Serbia's new ambassador to the Holy See, in an audience on February 21. In his address, the Pope calle ...
22 February 2008
OCEANIA/AUSTRALIA - Increase in mutual aid and support for bringing students of poor countries to WYD
Sydney (Agenzia Fides) - The solidarity between the youth in wealthy countries and those in poorer countries has always been a traditional characteristic of the World Youth Days. The pilgrims from the Northern Hemisphere ...
21 February 2008
AMERICA/MEXICO - Seventh International Congress for “Life and Family,” for promoting the culture of life
Mexicali (Agenzia Fides) - With the goal of promoting the culture of life, the 7th International Congress will be held in Mexicali, Baja California, on February 23-24. Some of the themes for discussion are: abortion, the ...
21 February 2008
EUROPE/SPAIN - “Witnesses to Christ like Francis Xavier” Javieradas Pilgrimages 2-8 March
Navarra (Agenzia Fides) - “I am very proud to be in this land of Navarra ministering as Bishop, and the reason is because the missionaries from this land have been its best ambassadors to the world, taking the Gospel o ...
21 February 2008
EUROPE/SPAIN - Results of a study on respect for religious freedom in Spain in 2004-2008 notes “tendency to restrict public presence in religious demonstrations”
Madrid (Agenzia Fides) - Spain has definitely experienced a decline in the respect due to religious beliefs, converting believers into second-rate citizens, according to the results of a study made by the Observatory for ...
21 February 2008
AMERICA/UNITED STATES - Bishops criticise immigration law that “perpetuates an underclass of workers without full rights”
Washington (Agenzia Fides) - Bishop John Wester of Salt Lake City, Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Committee on Migration, and Bishop Jaime Soto, coadjutor bishop of Sacramento and Chairman o ...
21 February 2008
VATICAN - THE WORDS OF DOCTRINE- Beware of proponents of a new pantheon
Rev Nicola Bux and Rev Salvatore Vitiello
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - In these times of ours rampant declarations and initiatives with the banner of “dialogue among religions” hoisted on their respective standards, find proponents even among persons with ...
21 February 2008
ASIA/CHINA - Family, society, youth formation are the central themes for the faith formation course in the Diocese of Tai Yuan
Tai Yuan (Agenzia Fides) - “This is the third torchlight for evangelisation in the Cathedral of Tai Yuan, in honour of the Pauline Year.” This was how the leaders of the diocese described the faith formation course t ...
21 February 2008
AFRICA/UGANDA - “I understand that the war must end, but the victims and the great damage caused by the guerilla warfare cannot be forgotten,” a missionary says, following the signing of the peace accord.
Kampala (Agenzia Fides) - “I am still not aware of all the details of the agreement, but from what I can gather until now, from reading local newspapers, gives me mixed impressions,” Fr. Tonino Pasoline, Cambonian mi ...
21 February 2008
ASIA/PHILIPPINES - “Peace is possible in South Philippines”: a missionary’s voice
Jolo (Agenzia Fides) - Following the assassination of a brother, speaking of peace and reconciliation seems difficult. However, in South Philippines, missionaries continue to preach the Gospel of love and mercy, even in ...
21 February 2008
ASIA/PAKISTAN - Change in Pakistan’s political scene following elections
Islamabad (Agenzia Fides) - The political scene in Pakistan, a key country in the geo-political balance of south Asia, rapidly changed following elections on February 18. The popular vote, according to the most recent st ...
21 February 2008
VATICAN - The Pope in his General Audience: Saint Augustine is “always alive,” “He truly lives in his works, he is present among us, and thus, we see the permanent vitality of his faith to which he had dedicated all his life.”
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “May our Lenten journey be an occasion for making a decided effort of conversion and of a spiritual renewal towards an awakening to the authentic faith, for a full restoration of our rela ...
20 February 2008
VATICAN - AVE MARIA: Converting our hearts every day - Mgr Luciano Alimandi
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Season of Lent for every Christian should mark a turning point, accentuating that change in thought and life which becomes daily in those who truly wish to follow Jesus. In the Gospel t ...
20 February 2008
AMERICA/BRAZIL - “The Church in Brazil: Listen, Follow, Preach”: Second Missionary Congress from the perspective of Aparecida, in preparation of the Third Missionary Congress CAM 3
Aparecida (Agenzia Fides) - From May 1-4, the Second Missionary Congress will be held in Aparecida (Brazil), according to a statement made to Agenzia Fides by Fr. Daniel Lagni, National Director of the Pontifical Mission ...
20 February 2008
AMERICA/CUBA - The Church in Cuba enthusiastically prepares to receive the Secretary of State on the 10th anniversary of John Paul II’s visit to the country
Havana (Agenzia Fides) - The Church in Cuba is enthusiastically preparing for the visit from the Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, in honour of the 10th anniversary of the Holy Father John Paul II’s visit ...
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