Asia

• 23 January 2009
  ASIA/PHILIPPINES - The Church says “No” to armed children in the South's conflict Basilan (Agenzia Fides) – Children and young men taking up arms is extremely dangerous and should be avoided at all costs. This is what the Catholic Church in South Philippines has said in observing the intensification ...
• 22 January 2009
  ASIA/VIETNAM - Caring for the newborns in Vietnam: the PMS of Australia's effort to counteract abortion Sydney (Agenzia Fides) – Counteracting abortion by caring for newborns and new moms: this is what the Pontifical Missions Societies (PMS) of Australia are working to accomplish through their “Charity House” initiat ...
• 22 January 2009
  ASIA/TAIWAN - For the Year of St. Paul, the Diocese of Tainan will make a pilgrimage to the parish dedicated to Saint Paul, which holds an image of the Apostle in the native dress of the Pai Wan Tainan (Agenzia Fides) – Over 160 faithful of the Diocese of Tainan recently participated in a pilgrimage to the Parish of Saint Paul in the Diocese of Kaohsiung. It was one of the many initiatives in the calendar of t ...
• 22 January 2009
  ASIA/CHINA - Generous contribution to priestly formation made by Bishop Joseph Xu Zhixian of Wanhsien, dead at 92 years of age, who faithfully served his diocese until the end Wanxian (Agenzia Fides) – On December 8, 2008, Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Bishop Joseph Xu Zhixian of Wanhsien (Wanxian/Wanzhou) passed away at 92 years of age in the City of Chongqing (China mainland). T ...
• 22 January 2009
  ASIA/SRI LANKA - The army takes command of the area and continues its offensive, while the number of refugees living in unstable conditions continues to rise Colombo (Agenzia Fides) – The scenes of the civil war in Sri Lanka are particularly bloody, however the government claims that thanks to the successive victories of the regular army, the conflict is nearing its end, in ...
• 21 January 2009
  ASIA/PHILIPPINES - Reaffirming the commitment for “Life in dialogue,” the road to peace in Mindanao Zamboanga City (Agenzia Fides) – The “Sisilah” (meaning “chain”) Movement for dialogue, working in an area of the South Philippines where Christian and Muslims live in close contact, have launched a worldwide p ...
• 21 January 2009
  ASIA/CAMBODIA - Process soon to be opened for leaders of the “Khmer Rouge” Phnom Penh (Agenzia Fides) – Decisive moments are approaching in the history of Cambodia: the legal process of the leaders of the “Khmer Rouge,” the group led by dictator Pol Pot, that controlled Cambodia from 1976 ...
• 21 January 2009
  ASIA/HONG KONG - The Catholic Church promotes savings and solidarity, excellent virtues in both the Chinese culture and Christian tradition, especially amidst the current international crisis Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) - “Everyone should place an emphasis on savings and solidarity: the traditional virtues that are highly considered by both the Chinese culture and Christianity, especially during this time of ...
• 20 January 2009
  ASIA/INDIA - “Prayer and action: united Christians are the true peacemakers in Northeast India,” Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil of Guwahati tells Agenzia Fides, during the Week for Christian Unity Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The unity of Christians bears abundant fruits of harmony and peace in the troubled area of Northeast India. This is what Agenzia Fides was told by Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil of Guwah ...
• 19 January 2009
  ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - Teaching the faith to small children: a guide for Catholic preschools Seoul (Agenzia Fides) – Even at the age of preschool, the seed of the Gospel can be planted in the hearts of children, so that it may spread its roots and bloom in the years to come. This is what a new guide being used ...
• 19 January 2009
  ASIA/PAKISTAN - Girls' school in the North-West Frontier Province closed due to threats from Islamic extremist groups Peshawar (Agenzia Fides) – Over 170 schools have been attacked and destroyed in two years; over 400 girls schools forced to close their doors due to threats and a climate of terror. Among these are many Catholics schoo ...
• 19 January 2009
  ASIA/HONG KONG - Archbishop Sarah, Secretary of the Missionary Dicastery, tells his experience during his visit to Hong Kong Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – From December 4-8, 2008. Archbishop Robert Sarah, Secretary of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, made a pastoral visit to the Diocese of Hong Kong. It was also the first ...
• 16 January 2009
  ASIA/PHILIPPINES - Kidnappings continue in South Philippines after talks between government and rebels end Zamboanga (Agenzia Fides) – The local community and the Church is troubled at the kidnapping of three Red Cross workers on the island of Jolo. Their names are Eugenio Vagni (Italian), Andreas Notter (Swiss), and Jean L ...
• 16 January 2009
  ASIA/SOUTH KOREA - The laity is of increasing importance in the pastoral life of the Church, study from the Archdiocese of Seoul shows Seoul (Agenzia Fides) – Catholic lay men and women are working hard and are becoming increasingly more active in pastoral activities of the Church. This is what was found in a study done by the Archdiocese of Seoul and ...
• 16 January 2009
  ASIA/CHINA - Superiors of Chinese Congregations visit the earthquake zone; 8 months after the quake, the religious are the only aid workers who continue providing spiritual and material assistance Mian Yang (Agenzia Fides) - “Thank you and keep up the good work! You spread Christ's love, participating in His work of Redemption.” This is what Superior Generals of the 11 Chinese religious congregations of sister ...