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  1 September 2021
  ASIA/TURKEY - The Armenian church of Malatya reopens for worship after 106 years Malatya (Agenzia Fides) The Armenian Apostolic Church of Surp Yerrortutyun (Holy Trinity), in the eastern Turkish province of Malatya, has reopened its doors to divine worship after an interruption of 106 years. The divi ...
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  31 August 2021
  ASIA/MALAYSIA - Bishops' appeal: "Let us build a better future for Malaysia" Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Agenzia Fides) - "Let us build a better future for Malaysia" is the motto of a message from the Catholic bishops on the occasion of Merdeka Day (August 31) and Malaysia Day (September 16). It is a ...
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  31 August 2021
  ASIA/PAKISTAN - Christian woman accused of blasphemy for a WhatsApp message; a couple has safely reached Europe Islamabaad (Agenzia Fides) - A The Christian Shagufta Kiran from Islamabad was arrested on July 29th by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for allegedly sending a message with blasphemous content via WhatsApp. As the ...
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  31 August 2021
  AMERICA/VENEZUELA - Bishops complain about obstacles to aid for flooded areas: “Charity knows no boundaries” Caracas (Agenzia Fides) - An appeal to the country's authorities to remember that "they are at the service of all Venezuelans" came from the Venezuelan bishops, who complained in a message on August 30 about the behavior ...
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  31 August 2021
  AFRICA/CAMEROON - Vicar general of the diocese of Mamfe kidnapped Yaoundé (Agenzia Fides) - The Vicar General of the diocese of Mamfe in the English-speaking region in the south-west of the country was kidnapped last Sunday. There is a war there between the regular army and militiamen ...
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  31 August 2021
  AMERICA/MEXICO - Migrants: forced disappearances are not a memory of the past and times of dictatorship, new cases are increasing day by day Yucatan (Agenzia Fides) - "We want to draw attention to the disappearance of thousands of migrants on our continent. There are many routes and different forms of irregular migration, but all full of risks and among them, ...
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  31 August 2021
  ASIA/IRAQ - Patriarch Sako: Macron's visit to Mosul risks fueling misunderstandings Baghdad (Agenzia Fides) - "The international summit held in Baghdad with the participation of the French President was an important event, a strong sign of support for Iraq and its path to regain stability. But then, oth ...
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  30 August 2021
  AMERICA - Catechists: evangelizing force of the Church, especially in this period Brasilia (Agenzia Fides) - Several countries in Latin America celebrate "Catechist's Day" every August 21, on the occasion of the feast of Saint Pius X, who was the editor of the "Major Catechism". This year the publicat ...
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  30 August 2021
  AFRICA/IVORY COAST - More than 3,000 young people from the diocese of Yopougon participate in the Diocesan Youth Days Abidjan (Agenzia Fides) - The Catholic youth of the diocese of Yopougon will meet from August 27 to 30 at the Saint Laurent parish of Yopougon Kouté to live its traditional annual activity, the Diocesan Youth Days (JDJ) ...
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  30 August 2021
  ASIA/VIETNAM - Religious and volunteers support hospitals: "Our equipment is a loving heart and the power of God" Ho Chi Minh city (Agenzia Fides) - "As missionaries of the love that flows from the heart of Jesus, we adapt to every situation and overcome all difficulties so that our brothers and sisters receive a message of love and ...
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  30 August 2021
  AFRICA/TANZANIA - Archbishop of Dar es Salaam orders vaccination of all priests Dar es Salaam (Agenzia Fides) - "Every priest has to be vaccinated against Covid 19 ... It is a disease that touches us deeply because it costs us the lives of our loved ones. Let's take it seriously", said His Exc. Mgr. ...
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  30 August 2021
  ASIA/LEBANON - "Every time a Lebanese emigrates, we lose our battle". Patriarch Rai raises the alarm about migratory "haemorrhage" Diman (Agenzia Fides) - Lebanon is currently in a war-like state and "every time a Lebanese citizen emigrates, we lose a new battle". With these haunting words, the Maronite Patriarch and Lebanese Cardinal Béchara Boutr ...
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  30 August 2021
  VATICAN - The Pope: prayer and fasting for Afghanistan; religious congregations ready to welcome refugees Rome (Agenzia Fides) - Pope Francis, expressing his closeness to the Afghan people, said at the Angelus on Sunday, August 29: "I am following the situation in Afghanistan, and I take part in the suffering of those who ar ...
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  28 August 2021
  AMERICA - “MigraSegura”: Digital platform with useful information for Venezuelan refugees Brasilia (Agenzia Fides) - The digital platform "MigraSegura" is aimed at migrants, especially Venezuelans looking for reliable information about basic services and the migration policy in Brazil and Ecuador. The digital ...
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  28 August 2021
  AFRICA/SOUTH AFRICA - Combating violence: Bishop Sipuka calls for an inclusive economy and education Johannesburg (Agenzia Fides) - "After the violence that broke out in July, we proposed that the government take reconciliation measures and ask those who stole and looted businesses to return the stolen goods within a sh ...