Asia

• 18 January 2010
  ASIA/AFGHANISTAN - Fear returns to Kabul, but “Church continues in her social commitments,” Superior of the Missio sui iuris tells Fides Kabul (Agenzia Fides) - "We heard explosions and gunfire this morning. The conflict was intense. Until not long ago, in Kabul the atmosphere seemed more relaxed and these incidents have now brought fear. The city is not ...
• 18 January 2010
  ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, “a great opportunity” Seoul (Agenzia Fides) – The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which is celebrated January 18 to 25, is "a great opportunity for Christians to overcome their divisions. Unity begins through a seeking of the authentic ...
• 16 January 2010
  ASIA/MALAYSIA - Updated List of 11 Churches Attacked Kuala Lumpur (Agenzia Fides) – The number of churches attacked in Malaysia between January 8-16, 2010 is now at 11, although there is also a Sikh temple and a mosque. This is an updated list, according to information g ...
• 16 January 2010
  ASIA/MALAYSIA - Rocks thrown against a Baptist church and bottles thrown at mosque - Christians in prayer and fasting confirm non-violent stance Kuala Lumpur (Agenzia Fides) - An eleventh church has been hit by vandals in Malaysia. This morning, the Grace Global Prayer Baptist Church in the city of Semabarna - the state capital of Negeri Sembilan in Peninsular Ma ...
• 16 January 2010
  ASIA/CHINA - Entire Catholic world - China mainland, Hong Kong, and Taiwan - all working to assist Haitian earthquake victims Beijing (Agenzia Fides) - Prayers and offerings are the watchwords in these hours. From the mainland to Hong Kong and Taiwan, the Chinese Catholic world is mobilizing all its forces to respond to the Pope and to help our ...
• 15 January 2010
  ASIA/MALAYSIA - Contradictions from government: use of “Allah” only permitted for Christians of Malaysian Borneo Kuala Lumpur (Agenzia Fides) - The Malaysian government, led by the UMNO (United Malays National Organization) has today granted the faithful present in Malaysian Borneo (specifically in the two states of Sabah and Saraw ...
• 14 January 2010
  ASIA/MALAYSIA - 10th church attacked by vandals, random acts of violence continue occurring Johor (Agenzia Fides) – Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church in Johor, a city in southern Malaysia (in the State of Malacca), was attacked by vandals last night. Johor is the city hosting the meeting of the Bishops' Confere ...
• 14 January 2010
  ASIA/CHINA - China responds to Pope's appeal: Jinde Charities organizing Chinese Catholics to help people of Haiti Shi Jia Zhuang (Agenzia Fides) – Intense prayer, Masses for the repose of the souls of victims, profound spiritual solidarity and concrete aid, a fundraising collection for the primary needs of the people struck by the ...
• 13 January 2010
  ASIA/MALAYSIA - Church working with government to find juridical solution to “Allah” issue Kuala Lumpur (Agenzia Fides) - "The situation is quiet and seems to be back to normal. There have been no new attacks. A legal solution is being sought to the question over the use of the name 'Allah;' the Church has ent ...
• 13 January 2010
  ASIA/MALAYSIA - Religious minorities living amidst discrimination and contradictions from judicial system Rome (Agenzia Fides) – Religious minorities in Malaysia do not suffer persecution, yet they are discriminated against and have a limited freedom. Malaysian society has a large component of ethnic Malays, identified as ...
• 13 January 2010
  ASIA/CHINA - New Year marks renewed missionary commitment in many mainland communities Beijing (Agenzia Fides) – According to information received by Agenzia Fides, the first days of the New Year 2010 and the solemn celebration of Epiphany, were marked in many Chinese Catholic communities by a renewed mi ...
• 12 January 2010
  ASIA/CHINA - Over 2,000 faithful attend reopening of Parish in Qi Bao, Diocese of Shang Hai, celebrated with the baptism of 12 children Shang Hai (Agenzia Fides) – Twelve children were baptized during the solemn celebration of the reopening of the Parish of Qi Bao dedicated to the Assumption of Mary, in the Diocese of Shang Hai, after the restoration w ...
• 12 January 2010
  ASIA/MALAYSIA - Christians and Muslims of Malaysia say no to the political use of religion Kuala Lumpur (Agenzia Fides) – The dispute over the name "Allah" contains political undertones, not theological ones. It is the attempt by the ruling party, the UMNO (United Malays National Organization), to regain the ...
• 12 January 2010
  ASIA/MALAYSIA - Brief Overview on the Dispute Over the Name “Allah” Kuala Lumpur (Agenzia Fides) -The legal controversy over the use of the name "Allah" in Christian publications began three years ago and reached its climax in early 2010. Fides sources in Malaysia say it will probably la ...
• 12 January 2010
  ASIA/MALAYSIA - Brief Overview on Church Attacks Kuala Lumpur (Agenzia Fides) – Nine churches were attacked in Malaysia between January 8-11, 2010. This is what the local Church has confirmed with Agenzia Fides: 1. Metro Tabernacle Church, a Pentecostal Church of ...