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  13 December 2021
  ASIA/LEBANON - Patriarch Raï: the Cathedral inaugurated in Bahrain shows that the “Lebanese formula”, in crisis here for us, flourishes elsewhere Bkerké (Agenzia Fides) - The consecration and inauguration of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia in the Kingdom of Bahrain is a powerful "sign of the times". It highlights the fruits of dialogue between Christians and ...
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  11 December 2021
  AFRICA/UGANDA - The contribution of the Pontifical Mission Societies in preparation for the Synod Kampala (Agenzia Fides) - The "common thread" of the days of the General Assembly of the Pontifical Mission Societies of Uganda, which took place at the Shrine of the Martyrs of Uganda in recent days, comes from the Syno ...
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  11 December 2021
  AMERICA/HAITI - "Believing in life and becoming multipliers of goodness and hope", the Camillians strengthen their missionary commitment Port au Prince (Agenzia Fides) - "How can a people of 12 million inhabitants survive despite the natural catastrophe which, on August 14, 2021 (see Fides, 25/8/2021) devastated the cities of southern Haiti, but even more ...
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  10 December 2021
  AFRICA/IVORY COAST - Professional opportunities for young people, thanks to a training center run by the Church Yamoussoukro (Agenzia Fides) - Religious authorities, supporters, educators, former and current students of the Rural and Artisan Center of Guibéroua (C.R.A.G.) attended the closing service of the Centre's 55th annivers ...
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  10 December 2021
  AMERICA/ARGENTINA - President of the Episcopal Conference: Mission is a priority Buenos Aires (Agenzia Fides) - The Argentine Church faces a number of challenges in the years to come. This was confirmed by the President of the Argentine Bishops' Conference (CEA), Bishop Oscar Ojea of San Isidro after ...
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  10 December 2021
  AFRICA/GAMBIA - Hopes for reconciliation and development after the elections Banjul (Agenzia Fides) - "As a Catholic Church we have observed the electoral process very closely, and after the first few days we can say that it was democratic and that the rules were respected. Observers such as the ...
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  10 December 2021
  ASIA - A support to the life of the small Churches in Central Asia Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - "The Church is facing enormous challenges in areas like Central Asia, so every little gesture is of great help in making the work of the missionaries easier. Our work in the Pontifical Soci ...
• 10 December 2021
  AFRICA/GUINEA BISSAU - Appointment of the Bishop of Bissau Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father Francis has appointed His Exc. Mgr. José Lampra Cá, currently Auxiliary Bishop and Apostolic Administrator Sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese, as B ...
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  10 December 2021
  ASIA/MYANMAR - Cardinal Bo's Advent message: Investing in hope, peace and justice Yangon (Agenzia Fides) - "We live in challenging times. The Prophet Isaiah has a memorable sentence which reflects our condition: The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; On those living in the land of the ...
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  10 December 2021
  AMERICA/BOLIVIA - Apostolic Vicariate Ñuflo de Chávez celebrates its 70th anniversary: "Church is community, participation and mission" Concepcion (Agenzia Fides) - "As we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of our Vicariate of Ñuflo de Chávez, we remember the important events that have happened and of the people of our people, whom many of ...
• 10 December 2021
  AMERICA/FRENCH GUIANA - Appointment of the Bishop of Cayenne Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father Francis has appointed Rev. Alain Ransay of the clergy of Fort-de-France (Martinique), currently parish priest of Notre Dame de Bellevue, as Bishop of the Diocese of Cayenne ...
• 9 December 2021
  ASIA/INDIA - Resignation of the Bishop of Purnea Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - On December 8, 2021, the Holy Father accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the Diocese of Purnea (India), presented by His Exc. Mgr. Angelus Kujur, S.I. (SL) (Agenzia Fides, 9 ...
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  9 December 2021
  ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - The new Archbishop of Seoul takes office Seoul (Agenzia Fides) - Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-Taick officially took office as the 14th Archbishop of Seoul and Apostolic Administrator of Pyongyang. As reported to Fides by the Communication Office of the Archdioce ...
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  9 December 2021
  AFRICA/CENTRAL AFRICA - Dialogue between government and rebels: the Church hopes for a return to the negotiating table Bangui (Agenzia Fides) - "The situation is slowly improving in the Country, although the fact that the rebels entered Kaga-bandoro and Bossangoa two weeks ago is of some concern, and thus did not respect the unilateral c ...
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  9 December 2021
  ASIA/PHILIPPINES - The Year of St. Joseph ends, the lay commitment inspired by the saint begins Manila (Agenzia Fides) - The conclusion of the Year of Saint Joseph represents the beginning of a new journey: on December 8 the Filipino Catholic Church formally established the lay association of men devoted to Saint J ...