Asia
2 October 2008
ASIA/INDIA - Augustinians in India since 1572
Aluva Kerala (Agenzia Fides) – The Augustinian Order has been present on the Indian subcontinent since 1572, in the area of Goa and Cochin. In 1834, the Portuguese suppression of the religious orders led to the absence ...
29 September 2008
ASIA/CHINA - After a retreat, 40 religious, accompanied by priests and seminarians from the Catholic community of Si Chuan, visit the area hit by the earthquake in May
Peng Zhou (Agenzia Fides) – Over 40 religious from 5 dioceses of Si Chuan, the region hit by the earthquake on May 12, 2008, went with their Retreat Director Fr. Luke Tsui Kam Yu, of the Diocese of Hong Kong, to visit ...
29 September 2008
ASIA/INDIA - Anti-Christian violence intensifies: Message from the Asian Bishops and Statement from the Bishops’ Conference of India
New Delhi (Agenzia Fides) – Anti-Christian violence in India is worsening say Indian Bishops, who have been supported by the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC). In recent days, the Bishops of the entire ...
29 September 2008
ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - “Saint Paul and the Mission in Korea”: A symposium of the Church in Korea
Seoul (Agenzia Fides) – How to bring the charism and missionary spirit of Saint Paul to Korea: this has been at the heart of a recent symposium held by the Church in Korea, in honor of the Year of Saint Paul. The sympo ...
29 September 2008
ASIA/INDIA - Salesian priest from India gives Agenzia Fides his testimony
Shillong (Agenzia Fides) – Below we have published the missionary testimony of Indian Salesian Father Joseph Puthenpurakal. Fr. Joseph was ordained a priest in 1968. He worked 20 years among the various tribes of Nagal ...
26 September 2008
ASIA/CHINA - Consecration of the parish church of Qi Zi Shan, Diocese of Tai Yuan
Tai Yuan (Agenzia Fides) – Hundreds of faithful of the village of Qi Zi Shan, in the Diocese of Tai Yuan, took part in the Solemn Consecration for the new church. Bishop Li Jian Tang presided the act, along with 18 pri ...
26 September 2008
ASIA/HONG KONG - First monthly prayer encounter for the Year of Saint Paul, organized by the Sisters of Saint Paul of Chartres, on “The turning point in life.”
Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) – Promoting and encouraging the pilgrimage of the faithful is the goal of the initiative prepared by the Parish of Christ the King for the Year of St. Paul, by the Sisters of Saint Paul de Cha ...
26 September 2008
ASIA/SYRIA - Franciscan march in the footsteps of Saint Paul
Damascus (Agenzia Fides) – They have walked, prayed, passed through dangers, and shared the joys and difficulties of their trip, following in the footsteps of Saint Paul, to learn from him how to be authentic apostles. ...
26 September 2008
ASIA/IRAQ - Greater protection needed for Iraqi refugees, Christians included
Baghdad (Agenzia Fides) – The protection of refugees fleeing war-torn countries and their acceptance into European nations and other continents, where there are better living conditions, dignity, and respect of basic r ...
25 September 2008
ASIA/CHINA - In 2010, China and Italy will join in recalling Jesuit missionary Father Matteo Ricci, “Chinese among the Chinese,” 400 years after his death
Rome (Agenzia Fides) – “First world citizen of the earth,” “Pioneer of cultural exchange,” “Chinese among the Chinese,” “Xi tai – teacher of the West,” “Xi ru – wise man from the West,” “Manda ...
25 September 2008
ASIA/INDONESIA - Work and prayer at the Benedictine Monastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Kupang, a center for spirituality and liturgy
Kupang (Agenzia Fides) – In the western part of the island of Timor, in Indonesian territory, a center for spirituality and prayer is little by little being heard about in the Diocese of Kupang and in others, offering ...
25 September 2008
ASIA/JAPAN - Catholic Taro Aso becomes Japan’s 59th Prime Minister
Tokyo (Agenzia Fides) – The President of the Liberal Democratic Party, Catholic Taro Aso, was elected 59th Prime Minister of Japan after the LDP-controlled lower house overruled the upper house, which had voted for Ich ...
24 September 2008
ASIA/CHINA - 158 non-Christians among the 200 participants in the Fall Catechism Course at the Cathedral of Xi Kai (Diocese of Tian Jin), an unprecedented record
Tian Jin (Agenzia Fides) – The Fall Catechism Course organized by the Cathedral of Xi Kai, in the Diocese of Tian Jin, has begun on September 1, with 200 participants. But the most extraordinary fact is that 158 of the ...
24 September 2008
ASIA/PHILIPPINES - Material and spiritual suffering of Christians in South Philippines, as the number of refugees increases due to conflict; humanitarian crisis close at hand
Zamboanga (Agenzia Fides) – The marginalized, poverty-stricken, and refugees are often kidnapped by extremist groups such as Abu Sayyaf. This is the case of the Christians (who are a small minority group) on the island ...
24 September 2008
AMERICA/UNITED STATES - “40 Days for Life” Campaign begins today; Catholics in over 170 cities will be praying and fasting for the upcoming elections and the defense of life
Denver (Agenzia Fides) - Archbishop Chaput has approved the Archdiocese of Denver’s participation in a nationwide prayer and fasting campaign called “40 Days for Life.” He encourages all Catholics to unite their p ...
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