News

• 30 November 2010
  VATICAN - Benedict XVI to the Bishops of the Philippines: “ it is by proclamation that the Gospel brings about its life-changing fruits” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “Your presence here in Rome strengthens the bonds of communion between the Catholic community in the Philippines and the See of Peter, a communion which stretches back over four centuries ...
• 30 November 2010
  ASIA/HONG KONG - Replace armed forces with negotiations: appeal to Korea by religious leaders in Hong Kong Hong Kong (Agenzia Fides) – The prudence and wisdom by both sides, to replace armed forces with negotiation, and follow the principle of peace and give highest importance to human life. The appeal launched by religiou ...
• 30 November 2010
  AFRICA/CAMEROON - Biblical Apostolate Seminar in Africa Yaoundé (Agenzia Fides) – The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has organised a Continental workshop in Yaoundé, Cameroon, which opens on 1 December, 2010 and ends on 5 December, 201 ...
• 30 November 2010
  AMERICA/PARAGUAY - The Catholic community “raises its voice” in favor of community radio Asuncion (Agenzia Fides) - The Association of Catholic communicators in Paraguay (ACCP) considers it necessary that Congress reviews the amendments to the telecommunications law, because as it is proposed, any community ...
• 30 November 2010
  ASIA/PAKISTAN - Conflict between President and Magistrate in the case of Asia Bibi Lahore (Agenzia Fides) – There is conflict between the powers of State as to the case of Asia Bibi in Pakistan, particularly between the President and the Magistrate. Today a spokesman for President Asif Ali Zardari re ...
• 30 November 2010
  AFRICA/CÔTE D'IVOIRE - “He who loses must accept defeat and work for a responsible opposition”: appeal by religious leaders Abidjan (Agenzia Fides) - “In the name of God, on behalf of Côte d'Ivoire, on behalf of future generations, dear leaders, make the effort, you and your supporters to respect the verdict of the polls.” This was the a ...
• 30 November 2010
  AFRICA/LIBYA - Third African Union-European Union Summit Tripoli (Agenzia Fides) - Immigration, trade, regional integration, energy and climate change, agriculture, and peace and security are the central themes of the third inter-governmental Summit between the European Union ...
• 30 November 2010
  AMERICA/VENEZUELA - At the end of Mass for the victims of Baghdad, Cardinal Urosa launches appeal about the housing problem Caracas (Agenzia Fides) - “Respect for religious freedom, which must be maintained and promoted worldwide as a fundamental human right” was called for by the Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino, Archbishop of Caracas, durin ...
• 30 November 2010
  AFRICA - Reduce the trauma of AIDS orphans by keeping them with family, sending them to school and helping them psychologically Nairobi (Agenzia Fides) - When a child is orphaned because their parents died from HIV/AIDS, he or she needs much psychological counseling to deal with the trauma of loss. And when the child also lives in poverty, the pr ...
• 30 November 2010
  OCEANIA/PAPUA NEW GUINEA - Resignation of the Archbishop of Madang and appointment of Successor Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father Benedict XVI, on 30 November, 2010 accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the Archdiocese of Madang (Papua New Guinea), presented by Archbishop William Joseph Ku ...
• 29 November 2010
  AFRICA/CENTRAL AFRICA - Uncertainty in Birao, Central African City, in the middle of clashes between the army and rebels Bangui (Agenzia Fides) - “The only information is that from the national radio. What seems certain is that the crisis is not over yet because both the government and the guerrillas say that they retain control of the c ...
• 29 November 2010
  VATICAN - The Pope's appeal “to promote a culture which always respects human life; to provide favorable conditions and support networks for accepting and developing this culture” Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - “I urge the protagonists from politics, economics and social communications to do everything in their power to promote a culture which always respects human life, to provide favorable con ...
• 29 November 2010
  EUROPE/ITALY - 3 December, 2010, International Day for Disability: about 10% of the world population is affected by disability, 80% of the disabled live in poor countries Bologna (Agenzia Fides) - Since 1998, every year on 3 December the International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated worldwide, officially promoted by the UN. About 10% of the world population of 650 million p ...
• 29 November 2010
  ASIA/PAKISTAN - Asia Bibi, trial process continues Lahore (Agenzia Fides) - The case of Asia Bibi will go ahead through ordinary proceedings, without the short cut of “presidential pardon”: according to Fides sources in Lahore. In Pakistani society and politics it no ...
• 29 November 2010
  MISSIONARY INTENTION - “That the peoples of the earth may open their doors to Christ and to His Gospel of peace, brotherhood and justice” - Commentary on Missionary Intention December 2010 Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – In his book “Jesus of Nazareth”, Benedict XVI recalls the original meaning of the word “Gospel”. It is usually translated simply as “good news”. But its significance is deeper ...