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30 April 2015
AFRICA/DR CONGO - African rebirth also passes through the media and Pan-African tourism
Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) - "African media and African rebirth". This is the theme of the Forum of media responsibles in Central Africa which was held in Kinshasa from 24 to 25 April.
"The African rebirth is a political ...
29 April 2015
VATICAN - For a "Christian commitment" in the fight against human trafficking
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - "Christian Commitment - Created in the image of God, treated like slaves…." is the title of the document on combating human trafficking presented today. The result of a joint initiative o ...
29 April 2015
AFRICA/TANZANIA - Appointment of the Bishop of Singida
Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - On 28 April 2015 the Holy Father appointed Rev. Fr. Edward Mapunda, currently bursar and diocesan delegate for health, as Bishop of the Diocese of Singida (Tanzania).
Rev. Fr. Edward Mapun ...
29 April 2015
AMERICA/BRAZIL - "They kill to intimidate": another indigenous leader killed, the complaint of CIMI
Maranhao (Agenzia Fides) - Security officer Eusebio, of the indigenous community of Ka'apor, 42, of the Xiborendá village in indigenous Alto Turiaçu land in Maranhão (Brazil), was killed on Sunday, April 26 with a gun ...
29 April 2015
AMERICA/BOLIVIA - The Church is also growing in the use of the media: new website of the Archdiocese of La Paz
La Paz (Agenzia Fides) - The Archdiocese of La Paz inaugurated its new website that presents an easier way to access information regarding the local Church:
The archdiocese has also given space to its presence in social ...
29 April 2015
ASIA/NEPAL - Dramatic situation: water, food, shelter and emergency medical care are needed
Kathmandu (Agenzia Fides) - The death toll due to the massive earthquake that hit Nepal on April 25 is unfortunately increasing. The children affected by this disaster have tripled. Now there is also the fear that childr ...
29 April 2015
AFRICA/SOUTH AFRICA - Police arrest three people in connection with the murder of Sister Stefani Tiefenbacher
Johannesburg (Agenzia Fides) - Three people suspected of the murder of Sister Stefani Tiefenbacher (see Fides 21/04/2015), were arrested by the police in KwaZulu-Natal.
According to a police spokesman, the arrested pers ...
29 April 2015
AFRICA/NIGERIA - The Nigerian army have expressed joy for the release of hostages held by the Boko Haram Islamist sect and sorrow for the discovery of mass graves
Abuja (Agenzia Fides) - The Nigerian army have expressed joy for the release of hostages held by the Boko Haram Islamist sect, but also sorrow for the discovery of mass graves where many victims were buried. About 300 wo ...
29 April 2015
AFRICA/EGYPT - Reaffirmed the right of Christian workers to start work later on Sundays
Cairo (Agenzia Fides) - A legal ruling has reaffirmed the right of Christian workers to start work at 10 on Sundays, in order to allow them to participate in the Sunday Eucharistic liturgy. This was reported by Coptic so ...
29 April 2015
ASIA/JORDAN - The first "Lourdes Grotto" in the Hashemite Kingdom
Amman (Agenzia Fides) - The first shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes in Jordanian territory is located in the parish of the Sacred Heart in Nour, 24 kilometers south of Amman, and will be inaugurated on Saturday, Ma ...
29 April 2015
AMERICA/EL SALVADOR - Beatification of Mgr. Romero: 9 heads of state have already confirmed their participation
San Salvador (Agenzia Fides) - Nine heads of state and five Cardinals will attend the beatification of Mgr. Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez, to be held in San Salvador on May 23, says a note sent to Fides by Mgr. Rafael ...
29 April 2015
AFRICA/MADAGASCAR - Half the population has no access to drinking water, 4,000 children die every year
Antananarivo (Agenzia Fides) - Water and sanitation on the island off the coast of Africa: this is the appeal launched by Catholic Mission Australia. Currently in Madagascar half the population has no access to safe drin ...
28 April 2015
AFRICA/BURUNDI - Does one want to feed ethnic conflict again? Fear regarding rumors on the arrival of militias linked to power
Bujumbura (Agenzia Fides) - "We visited at least six suburbs where demonstrations continue, but the police have created barriers with tires and old cars have been set on fire, to prevent demonstrators from entering the c ...
28 April 2015
ASIA/NEPAL - Jesuits and Salesians engaged in disaster relief and assistance
Kathmandu (Agenzia Fides) - On Saturday, April 25, a massive earthquake struck Nepal. The epicenter of the quake was approximately halfway between Kathmandu and the town of Pokhara in central Nepal. Deaths and destructi ...
28 April 2015
AMERICA/BRAZIL - Theme chosen for Missionary Campaign 2015 in Brazil: "Mission is to serve"
Brasilia (Agenzia Fides) - "Mission is to serve" is the theme chosen by the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) for Missionary Campaign 2015, which will take place in October in all the dioceses of Brazil. Reflection for ...
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