Asia

• 19 September 2008
  ASIA/INDIA - Saint Peter and Saint Paul Cathedral of Jabalpur set on fire; heightened concern of the Church in India Bhopal (Agenzia Fides) – Anti-Christian violence continues and the Catholic Church is concerned. Episodes of violence have taken place in recent days in Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. Through Agenz ...
• 19 September 2008
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI addresses participants in a Symposium promoted by the Pave the Way Foundation: “your symposium offers to the public forum the possibility of knowing more fully what Pius XII achieved for the Jews persecuted by the Nazi and fascist regimes.” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – On September 18, at the Apostolic Palace in Castel Gandolfo, the Holy Father Benedict XVI met with participants in a Symposium promoted by the Pave the Way Foundation, which has brought t ...
• 19 September 2008
  ASIA/HONG KONG - The spiritual fruits of WYD in Hong Kong: the greatest participation of youth in the life of the Church and more response to vocations Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) – World Youth Day (WYD) has strengthened the faith and encouraged the response of the youth to their vocations. The Diocese of Hong Kong continues to reap fruits from WYD. According to a repor ...
• 19 September 2008
  ASIA/LAOS - Redemptorists in Thailand prepare for pastoral work in Laos Bangkok (Agenzia Fides) – The Redemptorist missionaries in Thailand are working in the local community, living in the midst of difficulties, lack of resources, facilities, and personnel. Among some of their objectives ...
• 18 September 2008
  ASIA/INDIA - “Varanasi decided to send a peace mission... to spread the message of peace in Orissa.” An interview with the Bishop Raphy Manjaly of Varanasi. Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – While there continues to be reports of anti-Christian violence in various Indian states such as Orissa, Karnataka, Madhya Pardesh, and Kerala, the Diocese of Varanasi has sent a peace mis ...
• 18 September 2008
  ASIA/TAIWAN - World Youth Day in Taiwan (October 9-12) on the themes from WYD in Sydney, with an emphasis on the missionary vocation Tai Pei (Agenzia Fides) – World Youth Day 2008 in Taiwan will take place October 9-12, taking up the themes addressed in the World Youth Day celebrated in Sydney: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come ...
• 18 September 2008
  ASIA/CAMBODIA - Educational training for working with children in the Vicariate of Phnom Penh Phnom Penh (Agenzia Fides) – “New wine cannot be poured into old wine skins.” This phrase from the Gospel has been at the heart of the reflection for the training seminar for preschool teachers at the Apostolic Vic ...
• 17 September 2008
  ASIA/THAILAND - New Prime Minister of Thailand elected Bangkok (Agenzia Fides) - Somchai Wongsawat, brother-in-law of deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, was elected as the 26th prime minister of Thailand, following the Parliamentary vote on September 17. Somchai, wh ...
• 17 September 2008
  ASIA/HONG KONG - Saints Peter and Paul Parish has already received 40 pilgrimage groups in the Year of St. Paul; volunteers have presented a message on Saint Paul, on evangelization and communion Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) – The Parish of Sts. Peter and Paul offers their visitors a chance to know of St. Paul’s missionary activity, realize the importance of their own vocation as missionaries like Saint Paul, an ...
• 16 September 2008
  ASIA/SRI LANKA - Religious and laity working together for peace and national reconciliation Colombo (Agenzia Fides) – In the midst of the conflict raging in Sri Lanka, the Catholic community is working to promote peace and reconciliation. There are many priests, religious, and laity working every day to care ...
• 16 September 2008
  ASIA/BANGLADESH - Society shows a growing esteem for Catholic schools as institutions that offer excellence in work and education Dhaka (Agenzia Fides) – The Catholic schools in Bangladesh have proven their excellence as they lead the country in quality education, based on an analysis of their faculty, organization, and curriculum. As the mission ...
• 15 September 2008
  ASIA/INDIA - More anti-Christian violence and terrorist activity in Delhi: Bishops’ Conference condemns the acts and makes appeal to all Indian citizens New Delhi (Agenzia Fides) – The anti-Christian violence in Orissa is at risk for spreading to other states in the nation. The violence has been unanimously condemned and everything possible should be done to end it. Th ...
• 15 September 2008
  ASIA/NEPAL - “The Church is esteemed and appreciated because it is at the service of the people, especially in the area of education. About 300 people ask to be Baptized per year.” Interview with Bishop Anthony Sharma, Apostolic Vicar of Nepal Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – “The Catholic Church in Nepal is experiencing a time of great joy: we are esteemed and appreciated because we are at the service of the people, especially in the area of education. This ...
• 15 September 2008
  ASIA/HONG KONG - “Walking with Saint Paul”: theme for the Diocese of Hong Kong for Mission Sunday, in the Year of Saint Paul Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) – “Walking with Saint Paul” is the theme chosen by the Diocese of Hong Kong for the celebration of World Mission Sunday 2008, which this year will be celebrated on October 12, in the Xiao ...
• 12 September 2008
  ASIA/PAKISTAN - Thousands of evacuees from natural disasters and conflicts: international organizations send out an alert Lahore (Agenzia Fides) – There are over 423,000 people in Punjab and in the Northeastern Province living in drastic conditions. They are thousands of families that have had to abandon houses, properties, and source of ...