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  29 November 2023
  AFRICA/NIGER - Concern about the possible reactivation of human trafficking in Agadez after the repeal of the law that classifies it as a crime Niamey (Agenzia Fides) - "After the fall of Gaddafi, who had significant financial means to control the situation in the Sahel, Niger had become a key point of Western action in the region. However, after the fall of Pre ...
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  28 November 2023
  AFRICA/SIERRA LEONE - Clashes in Freetown: attempted coup or protest? Freetown (Agenzia Fides) - Is this an attempted military coup or a simple "protest" by a fringe military group? This is the question being asked in Sierra Leone after clashes broke out at dawn in the capital, Freetown, o ...
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  28 November 2023
  ASIA/CHINA - Advent in anticipation of the birth of Jesus: meditation and spiritual exercises Guangzhou (Agenzia Fides) - Catholic communities in mainland China are beginning the Advent season with pastoral initiatives, often inspired by the pastoral letters addressed by the bishops to the people of God in antici ...
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  28 November 2023
  ASIA/THAILAND - Camillian Religious to COP28 Leaders: Recognizing the role of religious organizations as relevant voices in resolving the climate crisis Bangkok (Agenzia Fides) - "The impact of climate change is devastating communities around the world, exacerbating humanitarian crises, poverty, hunger and displacement. All of this calls us to care for our common home, t ...
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  28 November 2023
  ASIA/MYANMAR - Catholic pastoral center in Loikaw attacked and occupied by the Burmese army Loikaw (Agenzia Fides) - A Catholic pastoral center attached to the cathedral in Loikaw, where internally displaced people have sought refuge for months as part of the ongoing civil war, has been attacked and occupied by ...
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  27 November 2023
  ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - Young Catholics are looking forward to WYD in 2027 in Seoul Seoul (Agenzia Fides) - The young Catholics of Seoul are already looking forward to World Youth Day, which will take place in the Korean capital in 2027. With this spirit, young Koreans also celebrated the diocesan Youth ...
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  27 November 2023
  ASIA/CHINA - Christ the King: Catholic communities celebrate the the liturgical solemnity with special initiatives Shanghai (Agenzia Fides) - "The fulfillment of the Commandment of Love indicated by Christ and the exercise of this commandment in truth and concreteness is essential for salvation. And the most effective way to salvatio ...
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  27 November 2023
  AFRICA/NIGERIA - Cardinal Onaiyekan: "We must address the psychological suffering of Nigerians" Abuja (Agenzia Fides) - "People are facing difficulties, and there are many problems in our country now, so beyond spiritual support, we need to provide psychological support for the people", emphasizes Cardinal John Ol ...
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  27 November 2023
  AFRICA/MALI - One year after his kidnapping in Bamako: The German missionary Hans-Joachim Lohre is free" Bamako (Agenzia Fides) - The German Father Hans Joachim Lohre of the “White Fathers” (African Missionaries), who was kidnapped in Mali on Sunday, November 20, 2022 (see Fides 22/11/2022), is free. A year after his ab ...
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  25 November 2023
  AFRICA/LIBERIA - Change at the top: The challenges that await the new President Monrovia (Agenzia Fides) - The Republic of Liberia has had a new President for a few days. He is 78-year-old Joseph Nyuma Boakai, former vice president, who, after a second round of voting - which was necessary because t ...
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  25 November 2023
  ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - Interview with Peter Soon-taick Chung, Archbishop of Seoul: "We believe in the power of hope, dialogue and reconciliation" by Paolo Affatato Seoul (Agenzia Fides) - "To resume pastoral work with the faithful in North Korea, it is necessary to proceed step by step, always guided by hope and prayer" and to engage in the field of humanitarian ...
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  24 November 2023
  ASIA/PAKISTAN - The nation belongs to everyone: Adequate political representation for citizens of all religions Rawalpindi (Agenzia Fides) - Pakistani Christians are calling for a review of the mechanisms of political representation and a stronger presence of candidates in parliament in view of the upcoming parliamentary elections ...
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  24 November 2023
  AFRICA/DR CONGO - President of the Bishops' Conference: “Here too, families are in crisis and children are left to their fate as 'street children'” Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) - "2023 was a very intense year for the Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo," says the President of the Congolese Episcopal Conference and Archbishop of Kisangan, Marcel Utembi Tapa. "In 2 ...
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  24 November 2023
  Ten years of EVANGELII GAUDIUM (Part 4). The mission, the "sensus fidei" of the People of God and popular piety by Gianni Valente Rome (Agenzia Fides) - After the Lord Jesus ascended into heaven - as the Gospel of Mark - his disciples "went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the Word thr ...
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  23 November 2023
  ASIA/MYANMAR - After the “Brotherhood Alliance” offensive against military dictatorship, the Country is on the brink of collapse Yangon (Agenzia Fides) - The military junta in Myanmar is facing attacks on several fronts in the border areas after an alliance of ethnic minority rebel groups joined forces with pro-democracy fighters who are trying to ...