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  7 September 2022
  AMERICA/CHILE - After the referendum a great social pact is needed, listening to each other and leaving polarization behind Santiago (Agenzia Fides) - In the referendum of September 4, the Chileans expressed their negative opinion on the draft of the new Constitution by a large majority (over 60%) (see Fides, 30/8/2022; 2/9/2022). President G ...
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  7 September 2022
  ASIA/CHINA - The diocese of Zhouzhi celebrates ninety years of evangelization by renewing its missionary commitment Zhouzhi (Agenzia Fides) - May the celebration of 90 years of life of the diocese of Zhouzhi, in the province of Shaanxi, in mainland China, "be an opportunity to renew our missionary commitment while remaining faithful t ...
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  7 September 2022
  AFRICA/ETHIOPIA - The country in the grip of terrorists: concern for a possible escalation of the conflict Addis Ababa, Agenzia Fides - The atrocious conflict underway in Tigray continues in the worst ways. After a brief respite, the fighting resumed on August 24, and is expanding rapidly. There is news of the involvement of ...
• 7 September 2022
  AFRICA/MOZAMBIQUE - An Italian Comboni nun killed in the attack in a mission in the city of Chipene Maputo (Agenzia Fides) - A Comboni nun was killed in the attack in a mission in the city of Chipene in the province of Nampula in northern Mozambique, which took place on the night between September 6 and 7. Sister Maria ...
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  6 September 2022
  AFRICA/IVORY COAST - Child protection: Ivorian missionary wants to support children and young people Abidjan il (Agenzia Fides) - "Jesus said to them: 'Let the little children come to me, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them'" (Matthew 19:14). Father Raoul Kouamé, a priest from the Diocese of Agboville, a town in ...
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  6 September 2022
  ASIA/LAOS - The joy of the Church for the new Apostolic Vicar of Paksé Paksè (Agenzia Fides) - The small Catholic community in Laos rejoices at the gift of the new Apostolic Vicar of paksè: Bishop Andrew Souksavath Nouane Asa, 50, of the indigenous clergy of Laos. As local sources reporte ...
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  6 September 2022
  ASIA/PAKISTAN - Camillian missionaries intervene for more than ten thousand people affected by the floods Islamabad (Agenzia Fides) - Faced with the misery and suffering caused by the floods and torrential rains that have devastated some parts of the country (see Fides, 29/8/2022), the Lay Camillian Family (FLC) and the Cami ...
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  6 September 2022
  VATICAN - Archbishop Dal Toso: the Pontifical Mission Societies play a key role in the life of the young Churches Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - "The Pontifical Mission Societies have played a key role in these 200 years of existence, supporting the creation and life of the local Churches. Their task is therefore always relevant", s ...
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  6 September 2022
  ASIA/IRAQ - After riots: Christian parties strive for unity Erbil (Agenzia Fides) - The shadows of civil war loom again over Iraq and some of the small and divided political parties, led by Christian politicians, are trying to find forms of coordination to face together the new t ...
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  6 September 2022
  AFRICA/SOUTH SUDAN - Bishop Lodiong: "Parents cannot afford to send their children to school" Yei (Agenzia Fides) - "Murders and violence are still ongoing, although not as frequent as in 2016-2018. There are street raids and robberies by armed men, killing of peasants on their farms by armed shepherds ( especial ...
• 6 September 2022
  AFRICA/NIGERIA - Kidnappings and murders: Bishop of Abakaliki complains about lack of security Abuja (Agenzia Fides) - We no longer believe that the current government has the capacity to restore security," said Bishop Peter Nworie Chukwu of Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi State in south-eastern Nigeria, to journalis ...
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  5 September 2022
  ASIA/MALAYSIA - Christians contribute to a "stronger and more united" nation Kuala Lumpur (Agenzia Fides) - Helping to create a "more united and stronger" nation is the mission of Christians in Malaysia. The Christian Federation of Malaysia, which represents the communities of the different faith ...
• 5 September 2022
  AFRICA/CHAD - National Dialogue: Bishops suspend participation N’Djamena (Agenzia Fides) - "There was no dialogue. For us, dialogue is based on mutual listening. (...) We have the impression of witnessing an election campaign in which on the one hand there are those who advocate c ...
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  5 September 2022
  AFRICA/ETHIOPIA - Food insecurity in Tigray: Salesians provide people with essential goods Addis Ababa (Agenzia Fides) - "Wheat, multivitamins, cooking oil, noodles, rice and salt are some of the relief items sent to the people of Tigray. From May to July, hygiene items, soap and 400 blankets were also sent". ...
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  5 September 2022
  AMERICA/VENEZUELA - Missionary preparation and animation begins for the month of October Caracas (Agenzia Fides) - "Missionaries with the Spirit, to the ends of the earth" is the motto chosen by the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) of Venezuela for Missionary October. "We live in times of great challenges, ...