News
1 April 2006
AMERICA/MEXICO - Mexican Bishops statement a year from the death of Pope John Paul II: “His greatness was the fruit of his profound unity with Christ”: prayers and masses at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Mexico City (Fides Service) - “We are filled with the treasure of grace of John Paul II who from his very first visit to our country triggered a process of pastoral dynamism which has fortified us enormously” the Bi ...
1 April 2006
ASIA/INDONESIA - On mission in the rain forests of Papua: an Augustinian shares his experience
Jayapura (Fides Service) - Hectares of rain forest, thick vegetation at times inaccessible, with sporadic human settlements of native tribes: in this scenario works Indian, Augustinian father Cornelis Bame in the diocese ...
31 March 2006
ASIA/CHINA - Over 700 people at Holy Saviour parish in Beijing daily Lenten retreat live this important Christian Season and commemorate Pope John Paul II
Beijing (Fides Service) - Rosary and meditations led by priests who studied abroad in the morning and Rosary and Stations of the Cross in the afternoon: this is the programme of a 3 day retreat at Holy Saviour parish in ...
31 March 2006
AMERICA/PERU - Solemn Mass in Lima and in dioceses all over Peru on 1st anniversary of the death of Pope John Paul II
Lima (Fides Service) - Catholics in the Peruvian capital have been invited to take part a special Mass of thanksgiving for the life of Pope John Paul II in Lima cathedral on Sunday 2 April at 11 am in memory of the ‘pi ...
31 March 2006
VATICAN - “Christ the High Priest in his concern for the Church calls individuals to care for his people in every generation; in particular he calls to the priestly ministry men who exercise a paternal function which has its source in the paternity of God”: Pope Benedict XVI’s Message for Vocations Day
Vatican City (Fides Service) - “The celebration of the next World Day of Prayer for Vocations gives me an opportunity to encourage the People of God to reflect on the theme of Vocations in the mystery of the Church” ...
31 March 2006
AMERICA/BRAZIL - Profound sadness for the murder of Italian missionary Mgr. Bruno Baldacci
Vitória da Conquista (Fides Service) - The lifeless body of Bruno Baldacci, an Italian priest from the diocese of Las Spezia, was found on 30 March in the priest’s room at the parish of Nossa Senhora das Candeias of w ...
31 March 2006
AFRICA/MOROCCO - Gratitude of the Archdiocese of Rabat to the Church in Benin in the words of Archbishop Landel
Rabat (Fides Service)- “The archdiocese of Rabat owes a debt of gratitude to the Church in Benin” writes Archbishop Vincent Landel of the diocese of Rabat, capital of Morocco in the diocesan bulletin Ensemble at the ...
31 March 2006
AFRICA/DR CONGO - Kinshasa archdiocese holds triduum to commemorate John Paul II
Rome (Fides Service) - A triduum in memory of John Paul II. This is how the archdiocese of Kinshasa, capital Democratic Republic of Congo intends to commemorate Pope John Paul II on the first anniversary of his death.
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31 March 2006
ASIA - Combining rapid economic growth with the fight against poverty: a challenge for the Asian continent
Singapore (Fides Service) - Asia will be the planet’s economic locomotive. Economic growth in Asian countries is constant and international trade is increasing. Since 2003 inter-Asian has doubled and trade with Europe ...
31 March 2006
AMERICA/MEXICO - Bishops’ statement on USA/Mexico Migratory Agreement: “We join the Bishops of the United States in calling for a reform which is just and reasonable, does not exclude anyone and always recognises that these are laws which strike human beings”
Mexico City (Fides Service) - “We join the Bishops of the United States in calling for a reform which is just and reasonable, does not exclude anyone and always recognises that these are laws which strike human beings ...
31 March 2006
EUROPA/RUSSIA - Every year in Russia 26,000 people die of TB
Rome (Fides Service) - Every year in Russia 26,000 people die of TB and 110,000 new cases are registered. Russia is 12th on the list of the world’s 22 countries with high infection levels. The most affected are India, ...
31 March 2006
EUROPE/ITALY - Bambino Gesu Children’s Hospital in Rome opens “All for One” multidisciplinary centre for patients with a disability, the first of its kind in Italy
Rome (Fides Service) - The Bambino Gesu Children’s Hospital in Rome opens “All for One” multidisciplinary centre which offers families an opportunity to give comprehensive treatment to infants and children sufferin ...
31 March 2006
Piero Gheddo - "MARCELLO ZAGO - UNA VITA PER LA MISSIONE” - Editrice Missionari OMI
Rome (Fides Service) - Missionary in Laos, an expert on Buddhism, convinced promoter of dialogue among religions Fr. Marcello Zago lived his vocation as an Oblate Missionary of Mary Immaculate with passion and dedication ...
31 March 2006
OCEANIA/AUSTRALIA - Australian Catholics commemorate John Paul II
Canberra (Fides Service) - “Catholics in Australia, individuals, associations, movements, schools, parishes are preparing to commemorate the figure of John Paul II on the first anniversary of his death. In Catholic chu ...
31 March 2006
ASIA/PHILIPPINES - Wave of attacks continues but hopes for peace and development in Mindanao are still a priority
Manila (Fides Service) - Tension has risen in Mindanao with two attacks in the past few days. After political turmoil in recent months with an unsuccessful coup to oust President Gloria Arroyo - promoting peace and talks ...
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