News
3 October 2005
AMERICA/BRAZIL - Rediscovering a sense of “being Church” though deeper understanding of the Eucharistic Mystery, diocese of Divinópolis prepares for 1st Diocesan Eucharistic Congress
Divinópolis (Fides Service) - In the context of the Year of the Eucharist the diocese of Divinópolis, Brazil is holding its first diocesan Eucharistic Congress 19 to 23 October on the theme “Eucharist: source of ecc ...
3 October 2005
EUROPE/ITALY - “The Church in the 20th century was like a ship moved by the Holy Spirit across tempestuous seas, to reach new land and despite a thousands difficulties, to plant the seed of Christ’s love”: Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe addresses Convention ‘The Holy Spirit in the history of the 20th century’
Lucca (Fides Service) - Rereading the signs of the Spirit in the last century, “we cannot fail to refer to that significant event which in a way summed up the history of the 20th century the Great Jubilee of the Year ...
3 October 2005
VATICAN - Pope Benedict XVI visits Bambino Gesu Children’s Hospital “outpost of the evangelising activity of the Christian community in this city of ours”
Vatican City (Fides Service) - “Besides being an immediate and concrete work of the Holy See to help children who are ill, Bambino Gesu Hospital is also an outpost of the evangelising activity of the Christian communit ...
3 October 2005
EUROPE/SPAIN - Spanish anti-leprosy association sends specialists to Ghana to help check ‘leprosy’ type Buruli Ulcer disease fatal for children
Valencia (Fides Service) -Fontilles anti-Leprosy Association based in the archdiocese of Madrid has decided to address the growing problem of Buruli Ulcer disease in Africa. A medical team has been sent to to Ghana to ve ...
3 October 2005
AMERICA/COLOMBIA - Towards 5th General CELAM Conference: “This initial preparation is a first step in the process of revitalisation and conversion, fraternal communion and vigorous missionary reawakening” said Cardinal Francisco Javier Errázuriz Ossa
Bogota (Fides Service) -On 28 September in view of its 5th General Conference scheduled for 2007 CELAM, the Council Bishops’ Conferences of Latin America and the Caribbean, presented a Preparatory Document with the tit ...
3 October 2005
AFRICA/NIGER - For many starving people Catholic Feeding Centres are the only source of hope
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Niamey (Fides Service) - For some years the local Church in Niger has provided food for people in the poorest areas. In this present crisis in recent months this activity has intensified. For many people Catholic Feedi ...
3 October 2005
ASIA/INDIA - As the Year of the Eucharist comes to a close the Church in Kerala holds special liturgies, seminars and other initiatives
Cochin (Fides Service) - As the Year of the Eucharist celebrated by Catholics the world over comes to a close, also in Kerala, south west India, the local Church is marking the special year with various initiatives inclu ...
3 October 2005
ASIA/INDONESIA - Bali bomb explosions: in a pastoral statement Bishop of Denpasar announced month of special prayers for victims and families and to promote reconciliation
Denpasar (Fides Service) - There is widespread fear and grief among the people of Bali after bomb blasts struck this famous holiday resort once again. In the evening of Saturday 1 October bomb blasts in three different r ...
3 October 2005
ASIA/INDONESIA - Perpetrators of Bali bombings still unidentified amidst rising social tension. Religious leaders committed to promoting dialogue and brotherhood
Jakarta (Fides Service) - The Indonesian police are still working to identify the perpetrators of the October 1 bomb blasts in Bali. Commenting the attack Fr. Ignazio Ismartono, who works in the sector of humanitarian ai ...
1 October 2005
“The Eucharist source and summit of the Church’s life and mission” on the occasion of the 11th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
Vatican City (Fides Service) - On the occasion of the 11th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops 11- 23 October, during which Bishops representing the Catholics of the world are reflecting on the topic “The ...
30 September 2005
AFRICA/SOUTH AFRICA - Bishop of Dundee resigns
Vatican City (Fides Service) - The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI on 30 September accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the diocese of Dundee (South Africa), presented by Bishop Michael Vincent Paschal ...
30 September 2005
AMERICA/PERU - Next Regional Meeting for Catechists in Boliviarian countries on fundamental theme of Christian Initiation
Lima (Fides Service) - Lima, the capital of Peru, will host a Regional Meeting for Catechists in Boliviarian countries on the fundamental theme of Christian Initiation. The meeting organised by the Catechesis Sector of C ...
30 September 2005
AMERICA/URUGUAY - “The challenge of Ecumenism in Latin America”: intensive course in Ecumenism 21-23 October in Montevideo
Montevideo (Fides Service) - “The challenge of Ecumenism in Latin America: ecumenical activity problems and prospects ” is the title of a three day intensive course in Ecumenism 21-23 October in Montevideo organised ...
30 September 2005
ASIA/CHINA - Catholic Youth Association launched in a diocese on north east China to help young Chritians live the faith more deeply
Qi Qi Ha Er (Fides Service) -The Catholic diocese of Qi Qi Ha Er in north east China has started a Catholic Youth Association to help young Catholics grow to maturity in the faith. This diocese has always given special a ...
30 September 2005
OCEANIA/AUSTRALIA - Australians prepare for “Anti-Poverty Week ” 17-22 October which includes UN anti-poverty day and for Catholics will culminate World Mission Sunday
Sydney (Fides Service) - Australia is soon to mark Anti-Poverty Week with events and initiatives concerning the wellbeing of vulnerable individuals and families in Australia and around the world organised by parishes, mo ...
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