Asia

• 27 April 2010
  ASIA/TAIWAN - Regional Bishops' Conference of Taiwan calls for abolition of death penalty Tai Pei (Agenzia Fides) – Raising awareness about the dignity and sacredness of human life to maintain social harmony and culture of forgiveness: this is the motivation that prompted the Regional Bishops' Conference of ...
• 27 April 2010
  ASIA/CAMBODIA - Continuous increase in malaria cases makes country an epicenter for the disease Bangkok (Agenzia Fides) - The number of malaria cases recorded in Cambodia has increased significantly. According to the National Center for Parasitology, Entomology and Malaria Control, there was a 41 percent increase i ...
• 27 April 2010
  ASIA/SRI LANKA - The long road towards reconciliation Colombo (Agenzia Fides) – "The recent elections, considered by many as a turning point for the nation, after 30 years of war, have left the country still hopelessly divided on ethnic grounds. There is an urgent need fo ...
• 26 April 2010
  ASIA/CHINA - Day of Prayer for Vocations in China marked by priestly ordinations, renewal of vows, prayer for vocations and for earthquake victims Zheng Zhou (Agenzia Fides) – The priestly ordinations, renewal of vows, prayers for vocations and for the earthquake victims of Yu Shu all formed a part of the celebration of World Day of Prayer for Vocations in Cathol ...
• 26 April 2010
  ASIA/IRAQ - Being a priest in Iraq today, amidst difficulties and hopes Erbil (Agenzia Fides) – “The Role and Identity of the Priest in Iraq Today: this was the theme of a recent meeting organized by the Babel College for Philosophy and Theology, the Chaldean Seminary in Ankawa, Erbil. ...
• 26 April 2010
  ASIA/PHILIPPINES - Oblates of Mary Immaculate launch discussion and formation forum on Mindanao, in preparation for elections Davao (Agenzia Fides) – Awaken consciences, educate, spread awareness among the people, so they can make an intelligent vote that takes into account the problems and entire future of the island of Mindanao...It is with ...
• 26 April 2010
  ASIA/CAMBODIA - New campaign against child sex tourism in country Phnom Penh (Agenzia Fides) - Billboards at strategic points of the city, 4,000 booklets in English and Khmer on sex tourism, publishing the phone numbers dedicated to the protection of children, training for 50 managers ...
• 24 April 2010
  ASIA/HONG KONG - Welcoming Day for newly baptized opens Diocesan Year for the Laity Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) – "The Church is my home" was the theme of the “Welcoming Day” for reception of the newly baptized, organized by the Catholic Laity of the Diocese of Hong Kong, which is preparing for the ...
• 24 April 2010
  ASIA/CAMBODIA - New baptisms and new “Benedict XVI” Pastoral Center mark 130th anniversary of small Catholic community Ta Om (Agenzia Fides) – "Ta Om is the symbol of the Resurrection..amidst the painful experience of the people of this village during the war and persecution. The Lord was present. Now God gives his grace, the joy of ba ...
• 23 April 2010
  ASIA/THAILAND - The Church remains outside politics and prays for peace Bangkok (Agenzia Fides) - "Society is divided and the level of conflict is unfortunately very high. Even the Catholic community reflects these divisions. However, the Church remains out of the political struggle and pray ...
• 23 April 2010
  ASIA/TAIWAN - After 4 years, the Diocese of Chia Yi is preparing for an ordination to the priesthood on the World Day of Prayer for Vocations Chia Yi (Agenzia Fides) – After four years, the Diocese of Chia Yi, on the island of Taiwan, is finally preparing to welcome a new priest. The diocese has enthusiastically announced the event to all, calling for everyo ...
• 23 April 2010
  ASIA/HOLY LAND - World Week for Peace in the Holy Land Jerusalem (Agenzia Fides) – Pray for a just peace, working to provide education and awareness in the territory; call political leaders on to a real commitment to peace in the Middle East...These are the objectives of t ...
• 22 April 2010
  ASIA/SRI LANKA - "The Church is working with the population to build a better country," Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith, new President of the Bishops' Conference, tells Fides Colombo (Agenzia Fides) – Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo, is now the new President of the Sri Lankan Bishops' Conference. He was elected yesterday by the Assembly of Bishops on the island. After his ...
• 22 April 2010
  ASIA/HONG KONG - Meeting for Asian Youth Ministry Leaders highlights need to consolidate youth ministry on the continent Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) – In the present social context, dominated by globalization, young people are facing the challenge of a market which, taken to extremes, leads to a spiritual and moral lack, emotional discomfo ...
• 22 April 2010
  ASIA/PAKISTAN - A mission of peace and harmony for the Diocese of Faisalabad Faisalabad (Agenzia Fides) - “A seed which was sowed in Faisalabad fifty years ago, has well grown up now, and may this plant beget much fruit in the future, and may God dwell his peace, love, grace and all his blessin ...