Asia

• 21 April 2010
  ASIA/INDONESIA - A new jihad growing in Aceh? Questions and political moves in expectation of Obama Jakarta (Agenzia Fides) – In Aceh, the extreme north of the Indonesian island of Sumatra, "a new jihad" is making its way into society, in particular a group calling itself "Al Qaeda Indonesia in Aceh.” This is what ...
• 21 April 2010
  ASIA/INDONESIA - The “blasphemy law” still enforced: a weapon against minorities? Jakarta (Agenzia Fides) – "The danger is that the blasphemy law is used to hit some Islamic sects such as the Ahmadis. And, given the broad interpretation of the concept of blasphemy, it can be used in the future to ta ...
• 21 April 2010
  ASIA/INDIA - Fighting child labor and promoting children's rights in Piduguralla Rome (Agenzia Fides) – Piduguralla is a region in the State of Andhra Pradesh that is characterized by a high number of child workers who are badly paid, without security, adequate housing, health services, and educati ...
• 20 April 2010
  ASIA/CHINA - Prayer and charitable works increase among Chinese Catholic community, in service to earthquake-stricken people of Yu Shu Beijing (Agenzia Fides) – Initiatives of prayer and solidarity are increasing among the Chinese Catholic community, in service to the people of Yu Shu in the Province of Qing Hai, in mainland China, following the earth ...
• 20 April 2010
  ASIA/THAILAND - A delicate balance in a divided society Bangkok (Agenzia Fides) - "The balance is very precarious and unstable. The country is divided; society is polarized into the factions of "the red" (anti-government) and "the yellow" (government). The army itself suffers ...
• 16 April 2010
  ASIA/HONG KONG - Study Center on Catholicism of the Chinese University of Hong Kong organizes course series on Christian Unity Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) – The spirituality of unity of the Focolare Movement, Orthodox sacred music, Taize and unity, the unity of Christians, and the study of Christianity in China today are the four themes of a ser ...
• 15 April 2010
  ASIA/CHINA - Catholics in China and abroad responding to Papal appeal to assist earthquake-stricken population Beijing (Agenzia Fides) – Catholics in China and abroad are responding promptly to the appeal of Pope Benedict XVI launched yesterday during the General Audience on Wednesday, calling for help for the population of Yu ...
• 15 April 2010
  ASIA/CAMBODIA - King inaugurates new wing of Catholic eye hospital in Takeo Takeo (Agenzia Fides) - The King of Cambodia, Norodom Sihamoni, came in person to preside the recent opening ceremony of the new wing of the eye hospital in Takeo (southern Cambodia), founded and maintained by the Church ...
• 14 April 2010
  ASIA/PHILIPPINES - Bishop of Basilan issues appeal through Fides, says Cathedral is destroyed, people are terrified; asks for help from Universal Church Isabela (Agenzia Fides) – "It is terrible. The bomb that exploded yesterday destroyed 70% of the Cathedral of Isabela and is now unsafe for use. Thank God, there were no casualties. Today we celebrated Mass at the Cate ...
• 14 April 2010
  ASIA/PHILIPPINES - Work underway for Don Guanella's Home for 20 disabled children Quezon City (Agenzia Fides) – Work has begun in Quezon City, Philippines, with the blessing of the foundation stone, on “Don Guanella's Home,” a home for 20 disabled children in “Harong Kan Sagrada Familia,” th ...
• 14 April 2010
  ASIA/CHINA - Ordinations to the priesthood and diaconate amidst the Easter joy Beijing (Agenzia Fides) – Before and after Easter, the Church on mainland China welcomed with joy and emotion several new priests and deacons. According to information received by Fides, the Diocese of Nan Ning in the ...
• 13 April 2010
  ASIA/THAILAND - Low-key New Year's celebrations amidst struggle to emerge from the crisis Bangkok (Agenzia Fides) - An apparent calm reigns today in Bangkok, while the people celebrate "Songkran," Thai New Year or the "Festival of Water" which for three days (April 13-15) occupies the minds and hearts of Thai ...
• 13 April 2010
  ASIA/SINGAPORE - The missionary calling for the laity of Singapore Singapore (Agenzia Fides) – Train new lay faithful for local missionary work and evangelization ad gentes...It is with this spirit that the Church in Singapore has launched a new training program for lay faithful, to m ...
• 12 April 2010
  ASIA/CHINA - “Fruits of faith and evangelization” harvested at Easter: new statistics on catechumens who have received the Sacraments of Christian Initiation Beijing (Agenzia Fides) – Fides continues to receive statistics on the number of catechumens that entered the Church during the solemn Easter Vigil celebrated by Ecclesial Base Communities in mainland China, receiving ...
• 12 April 2010
  ASIA/THAILAND - “A hidden agenda meant to spread chaos in the country...” warns Archbishop of Bangkok Bangkok (Agenzia Fides) – Peace, negotiations, prayer for the good of the country are the "keywords" to resolving the current crisis in Thailand. This is what Fides learned in an interview with Archbishop Francis Xavie ...