Asia

• 18 April 2012
  ASIA/SYRIA-The Orthodox Church: Easter was not celebrated in Homs, stop to violence Damascus (Agenzia Fides) - Orthodox Easter in Homs, which fell on April 15, was not celebrated: as reported to Fides by representatives of the Orthodox Church in Homs that officially stated that there were not any Easter ...
• 18 April 2012
  ASIA/AFGHANISTAN -Apprehension for disabled children of the Pro Children Association of Kabul Kabul (Agenzia Fides) - It seems that the 'Spring Offensive', triggered by the Taliban in the country on April 15, extended to three eastern provinces (Nangarhar, Logar and Paktia), resulted in a toll of 51 victims and 7 ...
• 18 April 2012
  ASIA/PAKISTAN - The Imam of Lahore: "Christians and Muslims together for dialogue and respect between believers, peace" Multan (Agenzia Fides) - "Muslims and Christians work together for dialogue and peace in Pakistan. It is important to bring awareness among all believers of Islam concerning respect for other religions. Our Prophet Muham ...
• 17 April 2012
  ASIA/TAIWAN - Confucians, Taoists and Buddhists participate in activities sponsored by the PMS in Taiwan Taipei (Agenzia Fides) – Within the context regarding the weekend of spirituality and formation of the parish missionary animators, which this year took place in January in the Diocese of HsinChu and was attended by ab ...
• 17 April 2012
  ASIA/CHINA - Academic exchange in Si Chuan between the Major Seminary and the Institute for Religious Research at the State University Cheng Du (Agenzia Fides) - An academic exchange between the Major Seminary of the Province of Si Chuan and the Institute for Religious Research at the State University of Si Chuan was held on April 12 at the headquarters ...
• 17 April 2012
  ASIA/EAST TIMOR- New president elected: the challenges are education and development Dili (Agenzia Fides) - The Republic of East Timor, the youngest nation in Asia, has its new president: Taur Matan Ruak, former guerilla leader who, according to the Election Commission data, has already received more tha ...
• 17 April 2012
  ASIA/INDIA-Civil Society and the Church in Orissa: after the release of the hostages, it is necessary to focus on the tribal people and dalit Bhubaneswar (Agenzia Fides) - There is relief but also concern in civil society and the Church in Orissa: the release of the Italian hostage Paolo Bosusco, released by the Maoists in Kandhamal district, after that of Cla ...
• 17 April 2012
  ASIA/TURKEY - The Churches: may the new Constitution be "like a mother who embraces all her children" Istanbul (Agenzia Fides) – May the Constitution be "like a mother who embraces all her children": this is the desire of the Christian communities in Turkey, invited by the Parliamentary Commission in charge of drafting ...
• 16 April 2012
  ASIA/CHINA - Easter celebration: the fruits are gathered and the Evangelization of spring begins Shi Jia Zhuang (Agenzia Fides) - The Easter celebration in various Chinese Catholic communities was characterized by the collection of the "fruits of evangelization" through the administration of the sacraments of Christ ...
• 16 April 2012
  ASIA/SYRIA - An Archbishop among the refugees: "Upon them the eyes of the suffering Christ" Damascus (Agenzia Fides) - "The Syrian refugees are in shock, unable to realize the scale of the tragedy they are experiencing. Their painful situation is a waiting-room on the route towards exodus. To see them, to meet ...
• 16 April 2012
  ASIA/PAKISTAN-"Forgiveness" is the last word in the case of the Pakistani Maria Goretti Faisalabad (Agenzia Fides) - The story of Amariah Masih, a Catholic 18-year-old raped and killed on November 27, 2011 by the Muslim Arif Gujjar, who wanted to marry and convert her, comes to an end with forgiveness. Mans ...
• 16 April 2012
  ASIA/AFGHANISTAN - Leaders of civil society: "It will take ten years to stop the Taliban, but the people are not with them" Kabul (Agenzia Fides) - "In Kabul, everything is back to normal, but big fear remains. The Afghan military forces have put an end to Taliban attacks. The Taliban will continue their fight against terrorism and will bring ...
• 14 April 2012
  ASIA/PAKISTAN- Cecil Chaudhry has died, a Catholic national hero, Shahbaz Bhatti’s teacher, an opponent of "blasphemy" Lahore (Agenzia Fides) - Pakistan has lost its "national hero": Cecil Chaudhry died last night in Lahore, at the age of 72, a former captain of the armed forces, a fervent Catholic, committed to human rights and educatio ...
• 14 April 2012
  ASIA/PAKISTAN-The Bishop of Islamabad: " Faith and the commitment of the laity for the future of the Church and the nation" Islamabad (Agenzia Fides) - "It is the moment of the laity in the Church in Pakistan. We can count on the deep faith and strong commitment of the laity, who are the future of the Church and must be part of the leadership ...
• 14 April 2012
  ASIA/NORTH KOREA-The "Day of the Sun" obscured by darkness on human rights Seoul (Agenzia Fides) - The terrible human rights violations in Korea obscure "the day of the sun", which is celebrated in the country tomorrow, April 15, on the occasion of the centenary of the birth of the founder of N ...