Asia

• 5 April 2006
  ASIA/HONG KONG - On the basis of Deus Caritas est Encyclical Catholic community leaders in Hong Kong discuss Church/society relation Hong Kong (Fides Service) - The secretary of the Justice and Peace Commission said a Seminar on the encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI ‘Deus Caritas est’ was promoted to discuss relations between the Church and society ...
• 5 April 2006
  ASIA/CHINA - A group of Beijing priests celebrates tenth anniversary of ordination and ministry mainly in evangelisation in rural communities Beijing (Fides Service) - “Ten years of priesthood have been long journey amidst many difficulties, temptations and challenges. But they have also been ten years of giving thanks to the Lord for choosing me and helping ...
• 4 April 2006
  ASIA/TAIWAN - Pastoral Office in Geng Xin Catholic Hospital prepares minds and hearts of catechumens to receive the Sacraments of Christian initiation Taipei (Fides Service) - “Prepare minds and hearts to live Lent well and receive the sacraments of Christian initiation at Easter the pastoral office of Geng Xin Catholic Hospital in Taiwan organised a retreat for cat ...
• 4 April 2006
  ASIA/INDIA - Tamil Nadu state honours John Paul II with a statue Chennai (Agenzia Fides) -Chennai city in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu has chosen to honour the memory of Pope John Paul II on the first anniversary of his death erecting a bronze statue of the Pontiff in the c ...
• 4 April 2006
  ASIA/THAILAND - Elections marked by abstention while popular protest continues. Religious leaders call for national unity to avoid political chaos Bangkok (Fides Service) - Out-going premier Thaksin Shinawatra wins the elections but the opposition continues to call for his resignation. In a divided country on the edge of social, economic and political crisis religi ...
• 3 April 2006
  ASIA/HONG KONG - “A thrilling dream forty years old”: Study Seminar on the impact of the Second Vatican Council on the life of the Church to help young Catholics deepen their faith Hong Kong (Fides Service) - “A thrilling dream forty years old - the transformation of the Church brought by Vatican II” was the theme of a study seminar organised by the Catholic Students Association of the Catholic ...
• 3 April 2006
  ASIA/HONG KONG - 2,400 Catechumens in various parishes ready to be Baptised, Confirmed and receive First Holy Communion on Easter night Hong Kong (Fides Service) - Hong Kong’s Catholic communities are preparing to welcome 2,400 new members who will receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Holy Communion during the Easter Vigil Mass on ...
• 3 April 2006
  ASIA/VIETNAM - First official visit to Vietnam of Minister General of the Friars Minor Ho Chi Minh City (Fides Service) - Irradiate the charisma of St Francis, encourage the Friars, the Poor Clare Sisters and lay Franciscans in pastoral work and show affection and concern for the local Catholic community w ...
• 3 April 2006
  ASIA/INDIA - “Continue your mission to render the figure of the Good Shepherd present everywhere”: papal nuncio ordains two new bishops in the travailed region of north east India Shillong (Fides Service ) - On Sunday 2 April as he prepared to ordain two new Bishops for two new dioceses in the travailed region of north east India Archbishop Pedro Lopez Quintana papal nuncio to India told those pre ...
• 1 April 2006
  ASIA/CHINA - Year of Evangelisation in Shang Hai diocese: pilgrimage of the Cross in parishes promotes evangelisation and commemorates 500th anniversary of the birth of St Francis Xavier Shang Hai (Fides Service) - A wooden Cross 2 metres high, the symbol of the year of evangelisation which Shang Hai diocese has undertaken in 2006, is visiting several parishes to promote evangelisation and strengthen lo ...
• 1 April 2006
  ASIA/NEPAL - “John Paul II an example for young and old” says little Catholic community in Nepal Kathmandu (Fides Service) - “Tomorrow 2 April we will offer Mass for Pope John Paul II. He will be remembered with sincere affection and gratitude at our pastoral centre in Gudawari and our small parish community here ...
• 1 April 2006
  ASIA/INDONESIA - On mission in the rain forests of Papua: an Augustinian shares his experience Jayapura (Fides Service) - Hectares of rain forest, thick vegetation at times inaccessible, with sporadic human settlements of native tribes: in this scenario works Indian, Augustinian father Cornelis Bame in the diocese ...
• 31 March 2006
  ASIA/CHINA - Over 700 people at Holy Saviour parish in Beijing daily Lenten retreat live this important Christian Season and commemorate Pope John Paul II Beijing (Fides Service) - Rosary and meditations led by priests who studied abroad in the morning and Rosary and Stations of the Cross in the afternoon: this is the programme of a 3 day retreat at Holy Saviour parish in ...
• 31 March 2006
  ASIA - Combining rapid economic growth with the fight against poverty: a challenge for the Asian continent Singapore (Fides Service) - Asia will be the planet’s economic locomotive. Economic growth in Asian countries is constant and international trade is increasing. Since 2003 inter-Asian has doubled and trade with Europe ...
• 31 March 2006
  ASIA/PHILIPPINES - Wave of attacks continues but hopes for peace and development in Mindanao are still a priority Manila (Fides Service) - Tension has risen in Mindanao with two attacks in the past few days. After political turmoil in recent months with an unsuccessful coup to oust President Gloria Arroyo - promoting peace and talks ...