News

• 7 September 2011
  AMERICA/BRAZIL - "Cry of the Excluded": today the people’s demonstration "for life, for rights" St. Paul (Agenzia Fides) - Today in most Brazilian states, the 17th edition of the "Cry of the Excluded" is celebrated (Grito de los/as excluidos/as), the people’s demonstration which has the support of the social pas ...
• 7 September 2011
  AFRICA/SOMALIA - The Somali road map has been signed, "caution and hope," on behalf of the Bishop of Djibouti and Apostolic Administrator of Mogadishu Mogadishu (Agenzia Fides) - "After the signing of the new agreement between the Somali parties I always say 'good, with caution and hope'. This is because there have been at least 15 agreements which were not respected, ...
• 7 September 2011
  ASIA/TAIWAN - Seminar of the National Association Mission: to share Jesus with others, promote the evangelization of the family, welcome vocations Tai Pei (Agenzia Fides) - Sharing Jesus with others by promoting the evangelization of the family, and welcoming so many vocations is the theme of the seminar organized by the National Association Mission, which took pla ...
• 7 September 2011
  AFRICA/SOUTH SUDAN - President Kiir calls on the Christian communities to operate in favor of national reconciliation Juba (Agenzia Fides) - The President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, has asked Christian leaders to be more active in the process of national reconciliation. This is what His Exc. Mgr. Paolino Lukudu Loro, Archbisho ...
• 6 September 2011
  ASIA/INDIA - Catholic Church attacked in Kerala: "We are exposed to different extremism", says the Bishop Quilon (Agenzia Fides) - A Catholic church was attacked and devastated by vandals wearing masks in the diocese of Quilon, in South Kerala (Southern india). This is what His Exc. Mgr. Stanley Roman, Bishop of Quilon tells ...
• 6 September 2011
  OCEANIA/NEW ZEALAND - One year after the first earthquake, the situation is still serious Christchurch (Agenzia Fides) - Three devastating earthquakes and more than 7 000 aftershocks continue to unsettle many residents in what is known as the "Garden City". September 4, was the first anniversary of the devast ...
• 6 September 2011
  ASIA/CHINA - Formation of the new priests of the 21st century: opening of the Major Seminary school year in Si Chuan Cheng Du (Agenzia Fides) - The new school year of the Major Seminary in Si Chuan, was inaugurated this morning, Sept. 6, at 8:30 (local time). In line with the spirit that characterizes the life of the Seminar - "Total C ...
• 6 September 2011
  AFRICA/LIBYA - "Violence against Africans saddens me very much, Libya needs them and their work", says Bishop Martinelli Rome (Agenzia Fides) - "I think Gaddafi is tired of moving all the time, after opposing resistance to show that he is still strong", says His Exc. Mgr. Giovanni Innocenzo Martinelli , Apostolic Vicar of Tripoli to Fides ...
• 6 September 2011
  AFRICA/COTE D'IVOIRE-The economic crisis continues to worsen the situation of IDPs Duékoué (Agenzia Fides) - "In recent months, insecurity in the country has increased. Occasionally we find weapons in the streets and assaults are frequently carried out with a deadly weapon in the houses and on people ...
• 6 September 2011
  ASIA/PAKISTAN - Kidnapping emergency: Muslims and Christians kidnapped to fund terrorist groups Karachi (Agenzia Fides) - There is a new, growing business of kidnapping people for extortion, launched by terrorist groups in Pakistan. This is carried out to obtain ransoms and replenish the coffers of terrorist organi ...
• 6 September 2011
  AMERICA/SAINT LUCIA - Centenary of the First Bishop of Castries, Mgr. Charles Gachet Castries (Agenzia Fides) - This year marks the centenary of the first Bishop of Castries, Bishop Charles Gachet, F.M.I. (Sons of the Immaculate Blessed Virgin Mary of France), born in France, in Vendee, on July 17, 1911 ...
• 6 September 2011
  AFRICA/NIGERIA - New violence in Nigeria, while the shadow of international terrorism is outlined, "the state must intervene and we are confident that it will", says the Archbishop of Jos Jos (Agenzia Fides) - At least 14 people were killed on the outskirts of Jos, the capital of Plateau State in central Nigeria, in the last 3 days. "Some families have been attacked by a group of pastors who had previousl ...
• 6 September 2011
  ASIA/HONG KONG - Perpetual vows for the nuns of St. Paul de Chartres: three Vietnamese and one of Chinese origin Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) - The nuns of St. Paul de Chartres are celebrating: three Vietnamese nuns and one from Myanmar, but originally from China, professed the perpetual vows on the feast of the Assumption of Mary. Ac ...
• 6 September 2011
  AMERICA/CUBA - The country is experiencing a new moment in which Christian faith has been re-evaluated Havana (Agenzia Fides) - The Catholic Church hopes in the growth of religiosity within Cuban society, favored by the relaxing atmosphere of dialogue matured in the last decade, in particular after the visit of Pope John ...
• 6 September 2011
  AFRICA/SOMALIA - Caritas operations continue in Somalia continue, despite many difficulties: the responsible’s testimony Mogadishu (Agenzia Fides) - "Our operations in Mogadishu encounter several obstacles, but we do everything we can to bring them to an end. In other areas the situation is easier", says Suzanna Tkalec to Fides, of Catholi ...